"LIFE IS LIKE A BOX OF CHOCOLATE" | FORREST GUMP (1994) | FIRST TIME WATCHING | MOVIE REACTION

[@toukie]

The scene that broke my heart is when he asked if his son is smart. All movie, you get a sense that he doesn't know how limited he is. He just takes things in stride and you think it doesn't affect him. But when he learns he's a dad, the very first thing he asked is if his son is smart... "Or is he like me?". That just destroyed me

[@chrisharris9577]

Me to

[@fayesouthall6604]

@@chrisharris9577 yeah me too. 😢

[@poeticCT]

💯

[@kyleblankenship6183]

Definitely a rough one. I’ve got a 3yr old son so those things hit hard emotionally.

[@ultimatesunrise]

Same, everyone needs some forrest philosophy in their life

[@Jason-mh1cp]

Jenny always told Forrest to literally run, while she ran away from people and places her whole life.

[@dr.burtgummerfan439]

She also told him he doesn't know what love is, when she was the one who didn't know.

[@sluggzmcgee6272]

Plus she always had a hard time loving Forrest because (unlike him), SHE never really knew what love was. Her dad, the guy she was getting busy with in that car at college, the guy who beat her ass at that Black Panther meeting, the guys she was drinking, drugging, and partying with... not one of those men ever showed her love. She didn't even love herself. Forrest was the only one who was loyal to her and always loved her.

[@WORDENVISION420]

She wasn’t good enough for him. That is all

[@John-nv5zy]

@@dr.burtgummerfan439 Yeah and that's a f*cked up thing to say to someone like Forest. Of course she didn't love him. She didn't even respect him.

[@cfinley81]

When he struggles to ask Jenny if little Forrest was smart and Jenny immediately picks up on it and assures Forrest that he is indeed very smart, I cry everytime. The look of pure happiness and love as he struggles with his composure is just some of the most brilliant acting and that's what made Tom Hanks such a legend.

[@deeanna8448]

That one line is some of the best acting I've ever seen. I don't know if the writers and director intended for it to be that impactful or if Tom Hanks just made it that way.

[@natedoggg2002]

Exactly!

[@Guesstv1]

Every freaking time I cry 😭

[@marthapackard8649]

That moment almost killed me.

[@sirjohnmara]

Yeah, that is SWEET.

[@AB317.]

I’ve watched a ton of Forrest Gump reactions and I’m pretty sure you’re the first I’ve seen that recognized that was Bear Bryant coaching Alabama. Well done lol.

[@leehodge36]

Damn Right !👍👍🥰

[@scottperry6865]

Roll tide

[@msdarby515]

Same! No one else knew who the coach was. He also caught on very early that the feather from the beginning was important.

[@njd4291]

On the other hand he thought the alps were in the states

[@freddieneal4653]

@@njd4291but he said he didn’t really know, so chill

[@setenos2439]

Gary Sinise, the actor that plays Lieutenant Dan, started a band called The Lieutenant Dan Band and plays shows at the USO for the military. He puts everything he can into supporting the troops after he took this role and has talked about how life-changing playing Lieutenant Dan was to him.

[@tommyllama4558]

Well Gary absolutely nailed the acting, glad to hear about his stuff he does

[@CrazyNikel]

Nothing but facts, I saw him personally while I was serving in 05-06ish.

[@ActionHank_]

Forrest was so strong the whole movie and to see him break down at the end was heartbreaking

[@TheWindcrow]

It's only when he watches it the second time. It breaks you. I like Major's pure reactions.

[@unkn0wn894]

@@TheWindcrow i think the comment might have been referring to forrest but i guess it applies to major also lol

[@gelzbeAnZ]

Major reacts, I like the analogy you tried to tied with the feather. When you mention it, for me I see the feather being Forest in that, a feather just goes where the wind takes it and with forest that's how his life went as well. He just went "where the wind blows." He didn't plan and scheme or worry about what he wanted to do in life. He was just himself authentically, and how he interacted with his surroundings placed him in all those very special moments, and he never thought too much of them or seeked them out. He just accepted and kept it moving.

[@Vince-lq3ve]

Yes, that's how I saw it, too. I believe the birds taking off as Forrest left her gravesite were more related to Jenny and her wish as a child that she could turn into a bird and fly far away. That and her reliance on running as a solution, telling Forrest to "Run Forrest Run" and then doing the same most of her whole life. Outstanding movie and really liking the reaction here.

[@Pharmerlynda]

Omg the soundtrack to this movie alone is worth just playing in the background of life everyday. It’s like a walk through so many decades of America!!!

[@KurticeYZreacts]

I have to listen to it now (I own it lol) oh I'm talking about the score though, not the soundtrack

[@KurticeYZreacts]

When he was talking to Jenny's grave he said "maybe we floating around accidental-like like on a breeze" Camera pans up and the birds fly from the tree above Jenny's grave "make me a bird so I can fly far far away" Feather is almost like Jenny's love as well, there one instance, gone another. Loved that reaction

[@moonfisher]

This movie is top tier. I think you can really judge someone by how they react to Jenny. A lot of people get angry with her and show little empathy for her. You have compassion for her

[@ollie511]

Hey moonfisher! Forrest Gump is a movie that when I saw it at a younger age, I did Not understand how Jenny was also "running" but Not in the literal sense like Forrest did. I guess the contrast between Jenny's path and Forrest's path is what makes this story so special! For me Personally, I often connect with this movie because my brother actually has Autism (So Forrest and my brother can relate a bit since they are both disabled). I also just wanted to mention that I actually posted a video on my KZbin channel that is almost like a tribute video to Forrest Gump (though I called it a Mashup). You see, there's a band named Family Of The Year, and they used their hit song "Hero" for Richard Linklater's 2014 movie called Boyhood. For my video, I used "Hero" as background music while showing various scenes from Forrest Gump. If you have a few minutes sometime and happen to be Interested, here is a link to the video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/haOQpHyfg6aBj8k If you don't check it out, then no worries at all! I certainly will Not be offended! But Thank You So Much in advance if you do see it! I hope you Have A Great Day Today, moonfisher! Please Stay Safe and Stay Awesome! 🙂

[@margiewilliams537]

I'm so glad you were trying to understand Jenny, the amount of people who seem to forget her trauma is astounding When a child is molested by a parent and they get no therapy or counseling. which in those days it wasn't largely available or people just swept everything under the rug and Noone dealt with their issues it screws up their whole perspective on what love is and it's typical to turn to drug ,alcohol promiscuity and all sorts of bad behavior like always choosing people like that parent ,who abuses you. Jenny was the one who didn't know what love was, but she knew she was broken and self destructive,so she was always running and that her behavior unless she got help ,why would she bring someone pure as Forrest into her train wreck of a life. I don't understand people who say bad things about her ,like she was obligated to love Forrest because he loved her, she never asked him for anything, even when she was at her lowest, she .never lied to him so how exactly did she use him, he kept showing up where she was, from the time he showed up at her school, people acted like she did something wrong because she had a boyfriend, like she wasn't supposed to, he wrote her letters that all came back and people act like how dare she not be there to get them . No she didn't use him, or come back because he had money, he had a corporation so he had lot's of money before becoming a billionaire . she came back, because she was tired, and she needed that comfort from where she felt safe. When he asked her to marry him, and she said, you don't want to marry me, she knew she was a mess she did love him and after they slept together she knew it was time to get herself together, that's why when she left she told the cab driver,when he said, where you running off to,she said I'm not running, she was going to get help and then finding out she was pregnant ,gave her incentive to be better and who knew Forrest was going to be off running for over 3yrs, he didn't know where he was going to be, so how could she

[@nubiana75]

Thank you. Couldn’t have said it better! I’m going to copy-paste this and use it next time I see a negative reaction about Jenny 😂😂😂😂

[@piratsnygg]

Nice. Before even clicking play, I came to the comments looking for this. I'm not watching no Jenny-bashing reaction.

[@Fred-vy1hm]

Can't tell you how many times I've argued these same points with people when they're trashing her, glad to know I'm not the only one who feels the same as you.

[@jennthabombdiggity]

@@piratsnygg I’m so glad I’m not the only one. 😂 I am convinced some people that see this have the emotional maturity of a potato.

[@piratsnygg]

@@jennthabombdiggity Right? I can't stand watching those clueless reactions. I wanna enjoy them loving Forrest; not ignorantly hating on a used and abused girl/woman.

[@NeckCS2]

The crazy thing about Jenny telling Forrest "You Don't Know What Love Is" is that its JENNY who doesn't know real love. Forrest is the physical embodiment OF love. Everyone who watches this movie thinks "Why does Jenny keep ditching Forrest for these abusive and druggy guys?". That's because to Jenny, THAT IS LOVE. Her father drank and abused her physically and emotionally. Dude at the Black Panther party hits her, other guys she's with do drugs; It is only when she has a son (FORRESTS SON AT THAT) that she realizes what true love is and thats why she reaches out to Forrest and marries him. Because he is the love she needed all along.

[@CoryGasaway]

Tom Hanks won two Oscars in a row for Philadelphia and Forrest Gump. He's definitely the biggest actor of the 90s... along with DiCaprio. I'll argue that Tom Hanks, Daniel Day-Lewis, Marlon Brando, Gary Oldman, Humphrey Bogart, Leonardo Dicaprio, Robert DeNiro, and Denzel Washington are all in the debate for the GOAT. It's hard to pick which one. They are all so versatile in their own ways. It's a tough debate.

[@ZiggyonMars]

A quote from another great film, (the perks of being a wallflower) “we accept the love we think we deserve”. Thank you for understanding Jenny’s actions, although some were wrong, she did it because she thought she didn’t deserve any better.

[@kharma7755]

Goddess bless your beautiful heart, Major... You are the first person I've seen react to this film who didn't immediately judge Jenny. I appreciate that you recognized the reasons behind why she was so damaged, rather than condemning her for her poor choices. You are quickly becoming one of my faves...

[@JonnyQuest64]

There is no excuse for that bs... choices are choices, not force. She chose to be what she is... good for nothing

[@ms_scribbles]

@@JonnyQuest64 You obviously don't know the effect of sexual abuse on children. She was raised to believe she was worthless. Her father instilled that in her. She was nothing but a sex toy to him from a young age, and it damaged her.

[@JonnyQuest64]

@dbvixxen what's with people accepting bad behavior because of someone's past? Better question how many thousands have been treated exactly the same as Jenny but didn't engage in her bad behavior? People can make all the excuses they want with her but she made all those choices... you make your bed you lay in it

[@tb5124]

@@JonnyQuest64it’s called empathy. For example I empathize for ppl who have been so hurt that they come on here to make hateful comments and think being cold is edgy. I hope you get your character arc redemption

[@JonnyQuest64]

@@tb5124 do you have empathy for Adolf Hitler 🤡? Do you empathize with Mao Tse tung? Why not? Their might be very good reasons for their evil as well... or is it just easy to show empathy towards a villain when that villain didn't do anything to YOU? The fact I could show you a hundred thousand people that the same thing happened to and they didn't do half of what that loser did and you would still defend them shows you as the evil supporter that you are

[@eleegs]

Jenny and forest are two halves of the same person. One damaged by the world and one floating on innocence . They come together after many confrontational crossroads. At the end and the damaged part of the should flies away leaving a new legacy behind. Simple metaphorical story

[@jlerrickson]

Jenny is a very controversial character, so I appreciate your understanding of her. I do feel like she used him when she came home to him the first time, but not for his money or fame. I think she was lonely and desperately needed safety and love and knew she could find it in Forrest. At the same time, she was very afraid of herself and her potential to damage the people around her or for them to hurt her, hence her "run away" mantra.

[@jowbloe3673]

I'll agree, and disagree. I agree she came home because she *desperately needed safety and love and knew she could find it in Forrest,* and what is a best friend for? I disagree that she used him. *She was very afraid of herself and her potential to damage the people around her,* and knew she was in no condition to give Forrest what he wanted. Could she have handled her departure better? Sure, but she struggled just to deal with herself.

[@stt5v2002]

I just to see Jenny as a character who exploited Forrest. But now I see her as a much more complex character. She’s a person who suffered horrible abuse in her childhood. She exemplifies some of the common consequences of that. She is a tragic character who exemplifies the lingering Long term effects of childhood trauma. It is strongly implied that she died of AIDS, likely contracted through her drug use which was itself implied to be the result of her prior traumas.

[@lunacouer]

I think this is partly it, but I don't think she was using him. She came back to basically go through rehab, both physically and spiritually. But if we expected her to love him enough to stay right then, like it was some sort of payment he deserved for his kindness? 😬 With the abuse she'd suffered her entire life, she was always running too, whether with drugs, or moving, or men. The difference was she was always running from herself, where Forrest didn't need to do that. Given that, and how that deep-seated shame would've haunted her, Forrest seeing her as perfect probably scared her. She might've thought she didn't deserve it, or that she had to overcome some stuff to return. It's an interesting parallel though, with how they both used running to cope. It was only after they both finished running that they could come together.

[@ButchieTuffington]

Enjoying this Jenny Discourse. Thank you! I also imagine that she worries that she took too much from Forrest, including sleeping with him. Like, maybe she felt like a predator, like all the men in her life. Through Forrest Jr she got some sort of Mystical Understanding and was finally at peace.

[@jowbloe3673]

@@ButchieTuffington - I like the scene when they are in her college dorm room. She wants Forrest to experience something that he has never experienced before, and takes off her bra for him to touch. But then I think she reflects, and has some regrets, and thinks that might be like the sexual abuse she suffered as a child being forced upon her. I don't view her later sleeping with him as predatory, but rather the only act of love making she had ever engaged in, even though she knew she could not stay with him, and was her goodbye.

[@MarquisTidwell]

A true classic. I tear up every time I see it. A simple man that willed his way through a remarkable life. Whatever life threw at him, he took it in stride and really made the best of every situation. This is by far a top 5 all time for me.

[@that.ll_do_pig]

I've always felt like sleeping with Forrest was* a huge trigger for Jenny and that is why she bailed right after. With his innocence and childlike manner, she might have felt like she took advantage of him the way her father did to her.

[@fayesouthall6604]

Bingo 😊

[@mastixencounter]

yet she did it anyway. that makes her no different than her dad

[@Lucy-ny4gs]

@@mastixencounter jenny isnt a child molester so thats definitely not right

[@CoupleOfhomlessTruckers]

THIS THIS THIS ❤

[@blakec8549]

I was a kid last time I saw this movie. Since then I've been to war, I've lived and worked around the country. Had some kids of my own. My youngest is special needs as well. It hits different now. The hopes you have for your kids, the way you live your life, the legacy you leave behind, idk where I'm going with this but I was tearing up over here

[@kellifranklin9872]

I want to thank you for reacting to this film. I also appreciate the fact that you recognized Bear Bryant as the coach for Alabama. His houndstooth hat is always a dead giveaway. Thank you for your understanding in regards to Jenny. She’s a complicated character. I believe that she did love Forrest but she felt like she didn’t deserve love.

[@Damalatorian]

You are one of a handfull reactors who accually understood Jenny and why she runs.. the most sad part is that even when she came to his house she still didn't think she deserved him -and so she left again. With little Forrest in her life she finally began to see her worth... though too late she gave up running to be with Forrest.. The whole Vietnam part is so dear to me as my grandfather neglected the offer to run for Sweden in the olympics and instead went to the "Swedish Hospital" that got alot of words because they helped both injured americans and vietnamese soldiers from both norh and south. Today it hits even extra because my girlfriend came here from Vietnam when she were 6 years old -and the thing that really stands out in this movie for me due to these two parts is that Lt. Dan comes to the wedding of Forrest and Jenny he comes there with a vietnamese fiancé and it warms my heart that he as a soldier fighting and expected to die in that war by their hands it really shows how he really moved away from those thoughts and it's as a big part of his charector arc to me as when he thanks Forrest on the boat.. Just an amazing movie and great reaction!

[@1971tallica]

Finally a reactor who understands the hell Jenny went through. There was no help in the 70's and early 80's for battered women , there was no help to cope with PTSD and the guilt they carry for no reason. Jenny's life is a tragedy with a triumph at the end , even though she passed early she was able to heal and leave something positive behind. One thing people who get mad a Jenny don't think about is there was no cell phones, internet, or any way for her to contact him while he was running. She sent him a letter that he finally got when he got back home.

[@jesalyn84]

Jenny wasn’t just beaten by her father. It was heavily implied he was touching his daughters when he would drink.

[@1971tallica]

@@jesalyn84 "Battered and more" I guess I should have put , yes she was abused in just about every imaginable way , and had no help in finding a way to cope with it. There just wasn't help available back then.

[@deeanna8448]

That's exactly why she kept leaving Forrest. Her father set the example for her for what to expect from men. Her first boyfriends in high school were probably just like those jerks who bullied Forrest. She didn't know her worth and thought Forrest was too good for her.

[@ms_scribbles]

@@deeanna8448 Yeah, you see it all through the movie, the kind of guy Jenny thought were the only ones she was good for. The guy in the car at college was hurting her. You could hear her yell "OW!" Then there was that guy hanging with the Black Panthers who hit her. That's all she felt she was worthy of, and she ran from Forrest because she felt she was bad for him.

[@cee_jay_mcc7914]

@@jesalyn84it’s not implied Forrest just straight up says it

[@08davey]

The boy who played Forrest Jr. was also the boy in The Sixth Sense.

[@dalecosselman6941]

7:10 Momma Gump taking one for the team

[@BudhagRizzo]

I think the feather was a reflection of what Forrest was saying at Jenny's grave about whether we have a destiny or are just "floating around on a breeze".

[@TheWindcrow]

17:00 Major over here thinking like I do, BURGER? Ok, where do I sign up man.

[@gk5891]

Proof this movie still lives in popular culture. My neighbor has a 9 month old American Staffordshire Terrier named Bubba Gump. Life is about moving ahead, dwelling on the past won't accomplish anything. Forrest lived in the moment and just kept going forward. One of your best reactions.

[@philmullineaux5405]

His destiny was to be in all the important things he did. His floating on a feather, was all the way he got from one situation to another.

[@technopirate304]

25:57 Others have probably mentioned this but due to his protrayal of Lt. Dan, actor Gary Sinise has went on to become a supporter of wounded vets in real life.

[@fullmoonprepping4024]

The feather also represents what Forrest said at the end . . . . it's a little of both Destiny and floating along on the breeze . . . . . I believe so to.

[@rebeccahanson6941]

This is the best reaction to Forrest Gump I’ve ever seen. You just get it. Every part of the story and the characters.

[@stevejoshua9536]

It's funny that you caught the way Forrest put his hands on his hips, especially since no other reactor I've watched seemed to notice it. The way Forrest did that is a very "southern"(and somewhat feminine) way of standing, and I'm sure that Tom Hanks did that on purpose, since he understood the character he was playing so precisely, including the fact that Forrest had been raised by a southern woman, with no male influences in his young life.

[@lyssalovesit]

I love this movie so much 💜 such a classic! The part when he asks if his son is smart always takes me out. 🥺😭

[@adamsgrad93]

Me too.

[@Destyn2b]

Every time. 🥺

[@michaelf8702]

You've seen this & The Shawshank Redemption, have you seen The Green Mile? I couldn't find it on your channel. It kind of forms a trilogy of great movies with this and Shawshank. Definitely a must watch if you haven't seen it. It's another Tom Hanks movie with the director from Shawshank Redemption.

[@TheRealdal]

Every time I watch this movie I end up crying. Jenny loved Forrest but she didn’t think she deserved his love, she was so traumatized from her childhood. Great reaction!

[@TheWindcrow]

3 years, 2 months, 14 days and 16 hours. That's the extent of his heartbreak. Yes! Glad you caught that. T-T

[@nalyah8709]

Im a #1 Jenny defender, thank you for being one of the few to understand her trauma (also at 24:01 when forrest got shot and the tree exploded, you jumped and it shook the camera and it looked like you were literally in the movie, i loved it haha) Also I know it was messed up that she left forrest, but i truly believe it was because 1) he gave her the space to slow down, be herself, and think about her life so 2) she wanted to know what she was like when she was healed but without her crutch, forrest. She wanted to know she wasn't using him but that she wanted him.

[@ctidd]

What a beautiful reaction, thank you. I’m impressed on how many of the historical references you picked up on. Very few of your contemporaries are so well versed. I agree with you about Jenny. I think she came home to try to heal when her brain finally let her stop running for a bit. I don’t think she was trying to use Forrest. She was so traumatized by her father that she couldn’t accept Forrest’s love. As others have pointed out, it took Little Forrest and his unconditional love for Jenny to start repairing her self worth. I think when she came home for the final time, it was genuinely to be with Forrest, to make him happy, and to unite their family. Unfortunately, by then, it was too late for her. Her father ended up killing her. Had she survived though, I think she and Forrest would still be in Greenbow, very happy and content grandparents. Thanks again, I really loved being able to see you discover this great movie for the first time.

[@ollie511]

Hey Charlie Tidd! Forrest Gump is a movie that when I saw it at a younger age, I did Not understand how Jenny was also "running" but Not in the literal sense like Forrest did. I guess the contrast between Jenny's path and Forrest's path is what makes this story so special! For me Personally, I often connect with this movie because my brother actually has Autism (So Forrest and my brother can relate a bit since they are both disabled). I also just wanted to mention that I actually posted a video on my KZbin channel that is almost like a tribute video to Forrest Gump (though I called it a Mashup). You see, there's a band named Family Of The Year, and they used their hit song "Hero" for Richard Linklater's 2014 movie called Boyhood. For my video, I used "Hero" as background music while showing various scenes from Forrest Gump. If you have a few minutes sometime and happen to be Interested, here is a link to the video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/haOQpHyfg6aBj8k If you don't check it out, then no worries at all! I certainly will Not be offended! But Thank You So Much in advance if you do see it! I hope you Have A Great Day Today, Charlie Tidd! Please Stay Safe and Stay Awesome! 🙂

[@trinasp]

Robin Wrights's most famous movie was The Princess Bride. She was also in Unbreakable with Bruce Willis. I first saw her when she was on the Soap Opera Santa Barbara. I had to cringe when you were shocked about 1981. That is the year I graduated high school. LOL

[@MoreJoy79]

I grew up in poverty as well and I just want to say how wonderful it is to see you doing well and being happy doing something you love. I'm proud of you man

[@MajorReacts]

Thank you so much Joy for this comment I really appreciate you. It feels good to have someone who can relate to you even though it's a tough situation. But we both know it's only one way to go an that's up I wish you nothing but love and happiness 😊

[@ladydayist]

I love that you tried understanding Jenny, yes many things she did could be described as incredibly selfish but her upbringing left scars that just don't fade away... Abuse victims often believe that that's all they every deserve, it's normal for her to be treated like an objects or a piece of garbage and that's also (imo) why she always sends forrest away. He's so good and she firsty doesn't to mess him up with her problems and secondly doesn't believe she deserves him

[@fayesouthall6604]

That’s a good take on Jenny.

[@paulamoya7956]

Tom hanks was in one of the most pop shows on tv in 1980 called Bosom Buddies. We voted it best TV show in my 7th/8th grade yearbook !! He was loved and adored from the very beginning ..Check out “Big”. BTW. I saw this movie 3 times in the theater when it was released . I still cry every single time . I LOVED your reaction so very much .⭐️you are the only person that’s ever commented on the porch stance . I laugh every time also. I adore

[@kathleensmith3555]

Yes Big is great and so is Turner and Hooch -- and Castaway

[@VinzClorthokeymasterofGozer]

This was the first movie to jerk my emotions around so much that I was confused and tired when it was over. But I was satisfied and loved the experience.

[@ollie511]

Hey Vinz Clortho! Forrest Gump is such a special movie for many reasons, but I think it is VERY impressive how it balances many different genres of film! I feel like I am watching a Coming-Of-Age movie, a Comedy movie, a Drama movie, a Romance movie, and a War movie, all at 1 time! I find Forrest Gump to be very Inspirational, and Personally, I often connect with the movie because my brother actually has Autism (So Forrest and my brother can relate a bit since they are both disabled). I also just wanted to mention that I actually posted a video on my KZbin channel that is almost like a tribute video to Forrest Gump (though I called it a Mashup). You see, there's a band named Family Of The Year, and they used their hit song "Hero" for Richard Linklater's 2014 movie called Boyhood. For my video, I used "Hero" as background music while showing various scenes from Forrest Gump. If you have a few minutes sometime and happen to be Interested, here is a link to the video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/haOQpHyfg6aBj8k If you don't check it out, then no worries at all! I certainly will Not be offended! But Thank You So Much in advance if you do see it! I hope you Have A Great Day Today, Vinz Clortho! Please Stay Safe and Stay Awesome! 🙂

[@tavonkacey5201]

Peep how Lieutenant Dan's Fiance is Vietnamese.. which at the beginning, he was at war with Vietnam. He went from that, to a broken man after he lost his legs. Then he rebuilds himself and accepts his own flaws and he's standing as One with someone he was at war with in the beginning. That's a beautiful thing bro

[@MajorReacts]

Damn I love that bro thank you leaving this comment that's real Tavon

[@adamsgrad93]

A lot of people misunderstand Jenny. Trauma does terrible things to your soul. She wasn't using Forrest, she loved him but didn't think she was good enough for him.

[@dylanholman3]

Her actions were understandable, and I get why she did what she did. And why she felt the way she did. But that still doesn’t excuse the way she treated Forrest and make it okay. He didn’t deserve that. She loved him but hurt him because she didn’t think she deserved his love. She’s lucky Forrest was the type of person he was, because most people wouldn’t let her keep doing that and let her come back. And it’s sad because that’s how the vicious circle goes with trauma victims like that.

[@phillychick4196]

I should know. I am Jenny😢

[@kristinebautz1859]

​@@dylanholman3 she didnt know what love was. All she knew was abuse. Forrest was the only good in her life, but she didnt know how to treat the good in her life.

[@StefEndz]

Not an excuse

[@patticriss2238]

And we can’t ignore the fact that as wonderful and Forrest was, he was not a whole man. He was easily considered a Child. Jenny had seen the ugliest of the ugly. She couldn’t share that with Forrest. Hard life.

[@michaeldavidfigures9842]

Forest's speech according to Tom Hanks; "Sometimes when boys go to Viet Nam, they come home to their Mamas without any legs. Sometimes they don't come home at all. That's a bad thing. That's all I have to say about that."

[@mildredpierce4506]

Walmart didn't create the smiley face. It was created in 1963 for an insurance company to boost the morale of the staff.

[@adamsgrad93]

Tom Hanks is one of the best actors ever. Other great movies are The Green Mile, Cast Away, Apollo 13, Philadelphia, Big, A League of Their Own, Catch Me if you Can....

[@yoderaj26]

Great suggestions!!! If you haven't seen any of these Major, please, please watch. We would love to watch with you. And you will get another Lieutenant Dan/Forrest team up. ❤️

[@erindrury785]

I've seen this a million times and still cry every time. So many lessons to be learned... ❤️

[@esc0bert]

I love this movie, I've seen it so many times over the years and it never gets old.

[@the3rdbean]

I seen this movie at the theaters with my mom when I was 10. Very sad and powerful story.

[@kwashingtonl]

You have very quickly become my favorite reactor!! I love watching people with knowledge of history watching this movie. Thank you for being amazing!!

[@kaylatapley2094]

In the Vietnam protest part I kinda remember a close speech to the one it was suppose to be. He says something like " In Vietnam, sometimes you get shot. Sometimes you come back with no legs, and sometimes your best friend gets killed. That's all I have to say about the war in Vietnam."

[@shannonbrigante5764]

The year before he won the Oscar for this movie, Tom Hanks won for Philadelphia.. one of the best films I’ve ever seen.. I needed recovery time before I could even talk.. he has said that, emotionally, it is the hardest movie of his own to watch.. when you see it you will understand.. young Denzel as well.. I believe he was nominated for best supporting actor, as well..

[@daniellesullivan9883]

"Run Forrest run." Run is Jenny's solution to problems. And she repeats it until an illness and child stopped her.

[@sadiedol4413]

gentle reminder that Jenny has early onset Childhood PTSD and that her behavior is how untreated childhood PTSD can affect and manifest someone as an adult. Unfortunately she grew up in a time when PTSD wasn't spoken about and certainly wasn't considered an illness that could affect children or women. Jenny's theme throughout the film is that she's unconsciously running from her abuse. Bc it plunges her mind constantly, she was always trying to numb herself to bury her trauma. But as a woman in the 70s and 80s, there was no one to explain to her what trauma even is, let alone how it affects her.

[@williamjones6031]

1. The music rights alone must have cost a small fortune💲💲 2. Kurt Russel did the voice for Elvis. 3. IRL Sally Fields is only 10 years older than Tom Hanks. 4. Having gotten his degree Forrest would have gone into the Army as an officer like Lt. Dan. Not a recruit. His ASVAB kills that. 5. He actually saved Lt Dan twice. Once in the field and again to get him out of his post war funk and Dan turned his life around. 6. Normally an enlisted Army person would be fully aware of his/her separation date. 5. Jenny did indeed give him the best gift ever (it wasn't the shoes)😋 8. Jenny died of Hep-C from dirty needles when she was in Caliphony.. 9. It's ironic that Lt. Dan told the guys to take care of their feet because he loses his. 10. At the rally Forrest says, "Sometimes when people go to Vietnam, they go home to their mommas without any legs. Sometimes they don't go home at all. That's a bad thing. That's all I have to say about that." 11. You have had a ride through recent US history and culture. From Elvis, John Lennon, Abby Hoffman to Vietnam and Watergate. Even the jogging craze of the 70's. About the only thing left out was streaking. 13. "Sometimes I guess there're aren't enough rocks" 14. Haley Joel Osmentt/Forrest Jr. steals the show in "The Sixth Sense" with Bruce Willis. 15. Often when he's finishing a segment about death, he ends it by saying "That's all I have to say about that" 16 Keep in mind if Jenny wasn't wasting her life seeking men like her father and was with Forrest he/we wouldn't have had this incredible journey. I recommend the GOAT with Tom Hanks in, "The Green Mile". You WILL cry. 😭

[@howrued1500]

Jenny only does what she tells Forrest to do: If you’re ever afraid, don’t try to be brave! You just RUN!!! She also sees herself as unworthy of Forrest’s love- a potential burden not blessing on his life. So sadly, all are near textbook reactions seen in victims of childhood sexual abuse😔 You are the very rare reactor I see call out Bear Bryant- especially of a younger generation. Warmed my heart🥰 Even more so- how you didn’t immediately trash Jenny & were at least open to understanding her issues & the environment from which she came. I think the very cruelest thing to imagine for Forrest would be a life alone in that great big house. We’re left knowing he’ll never have to face that; he has little Forrest. Def in my Top 3 fav films. One of the things I’ve always admired so much about the movie is if you ask 5 ppl to in 3 words or less name the film’s main theme… you will almost assuredly get at least 4 dif answers every time. That is truly good art. Art should always be subjective🥰 You’ve got a new SUBSCRIBED here!😊 Stay safe & love much💖

[@SherriLyle80s]

Tim Hanks did the Black Jeopardy skit on SNL. F-ing hilarious

[@sam04019491]

“The Green Mile” next please. Another Tom Hanks classic.

[@RyneMurray23]

Jenny always cared about Forrest.. that's why she told him to stay away from her. She knows he is too good for her and she feels like her being around would hold him back.👍🏼

[@sleezeb8ll]

There’s actually restaurants around America or maybe just the south called “bubba Gumps” and they play forest Gump 24/7 and it’s so good

[@XRP2020]

Thanks for the best reaction to Forrest Gump. Accepted into US Air Force Academy just before car accident. Pronounced dead thrice in accident but thankfully lived and living positive life just like FG.

[@bigb2494]

The irony of you pointing out how Forrest was standing on the porch, as you said like someone's Auntie. The older black lady that told Forrest it was time at his wedding was there with him and his mom throughout the movie. Forrest also stood out in the Baptist choir of the church he attended. I'm sure that was a major influence.

[@philmullineaux5405]

Irony, Lt Dan says if u become a captain, I'm an astronaut! Later , his legs are made of space shuttle material, and he's also in the movie, Apollo 13, with Hanks!

[@ShaneOuellette]

I absolutely love that Forrest is man of few words and his whole life happens because he just does what everyone tells him to but when he gives this big old “deep” speech at the protest we don’t get to hear a word of it. Great writing!

[@shesemerald2011]

Tom Hanks is 🐐 status in acting. Good dude off camera.

[@Stephanie-hq5gq]

The actor playing the coach also played Enus on Dukes of Hazard.

[@delbomb3131]

Respect for picking up the historic references, you're like the only reactor I've seen get a lot of em

[@NeckCS2]

The feather metaphor can be taken a few ways, one is mentioned in the comments already and that is that a feather floats through on a breeze and thats how Forrests life was. I take it a step further in my interpretation and broaden it to everyone. The feather comes into the shot and floats down and Forrest puts it in the curious george book. This is like how we come into this world at random, it's unknown where we are going to land, but we all land and are put into our own story called Life. Then at the end of the movie (and at the end of life), the feather falls out of the story and floats away into nothingness.

[@johnriccardi8613]

Great reaction. 2 other great films the Tom Hanks was in was the Green Mile and Philadelphia for which he won his first Oscar for.

[@terryconnelly484]

I love the fact that you have knowledge of most of these historical events Young people these days, you know.....

[@lucianoa31]

THe Green Mile and Cast Away are also good Tom Hanks movies. Other classics: Million Dollar Baby, Gran Torino, Man on Fire, Training Day, Men of Honor, Shawshank and

[@briangilbert230]

Birthdays are like a box of chocolates, when you have too many you don't feel so good.

[@heatherharroff4790]

I don’t know if you know this to, but they have Bubba Gump shrimp restaurants in real life after this movie. There’s one in Louisiana and there’s one in Galveston Texas and I don’t know if there any others.

[@bobbydigital8243]

the thing about Jenny is that the writers made sure her character was to be disliked by the audience and make everyone give up on her. but on the flipside forrests character was adored and we all wanted to see him happy and the only thing that made him happy was Jenny. out of every achievement forrest has made in his life his love for jenny maybe his only down side if you think about it. and we all know when we humans are in love we never see any down side .

[@ericamonroe9351]

We should all aspire to be a little bit more like Forest Gump No matter how many times I see this movie, I ALWAYS tear up..

[@Ebo22Gk]

When Jenny leaves Forrest goes running for 3 and a half years and Forrest son is around 3/4 years old so it adds up

[@sarahobah]

It's funny because Louise, the African American lady that lived (and worked for?) Forrest's mother was probably the aunty his behaviour was mimicking with his hands on his hips lmao so much aunty vibes in that one stance

[@steveobidevo]

Dont matter how many times i watch this film and the Green mile they always tear me up,Great reaction man keep up the good work,all the best from the U.K👊🏻

[@carriesmith742]

I see you filmed this on my birthday, at least that what your calendar says. "Green Mile" is another classic Tom Hanks movie from the same director as "Sthawshank Redemption" and based a novel by Stephen King as well. Grab the tissues, but fantastic! "Saving Private Ryan" came out fout years after Forrest Gump.

[@candicelitrenta8890]

Robin Wright was Buttercup in the Princess Bride. If you have not seen it, I HIGHLY recommend it.

[@laurakali6522]

You’ve got to see Philadelphia if you haven’t see it. And for a fun Tom Hanks, The Money Pit.

[@loveb5287]

Yeessss Finally! Been waiting for this to drop! One of my favorite movies of all times. Thank you for reacting to this! I can watch this movie 1000 times n still cry every single time. Such a great movie and such great reaction!

[@spangelicious837]

The metaphor I like is that the feather represents fate/destiny. The line when Forrest say he doesn't know if he has a destiny or if he's floating around accidental like on a breeze, but it might be both, points to this. The feather came to Forrest at the beginning of the movie when he starts telling his story, then leaves once his story is over and goes toward the audience, as if to ask them what their story is going to be. But it can certainly also represent freedom.

[@ollie511]

Hey Spangelicious! Forrest Gump is one of those movies that I think most people can really connect with on an Emotional level. And I love how Forrest showed the upmost loyalty to those closest to him! I think that is a character quality we can all admire, and try to apply in our own lives! For me Personally, I often connect with this movie because my brother actually has Autism (So Forrest and my brother can relate a bit since they are both disabled). I also just wanted to mention that I actually posted a video on my KZbin channel that is almost like a tribute video to Forrest Gump (though I called it a Mashup). You see, there's a band named Family Of The Year, and they used their hit song "Hero" for Richard Linklater's 2014 movie called Boyhood. For my video, I used "Hero" as background music while showing various scenes from Forrest Gump. Aside from matching song lyrics with movie scenes, my intention with the video was to try and create something unique. If you have a few minutes sometime and happen to be Interested, here is a link to the video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/haOQpHyfg6aBj8k If you don't check it out, then no worries at all! I certainly will Not be offended! But Thank You So Much in advance if you do see it! I hope you Have A Great Day Today, Spangelicious! Please Stay Safe and Stay Awesome! 🙂

[@Migz2682]

Major react: She finally realized.... Everybody watching: "Wait for it"

[@tord81]

your reactions have quickly become some of my favorites because you are so real. This is one of my all time favorite movies and Tom Hanks is one of the most amazing actors out there. You should check out Captain Phillips and Cast Away if you haven't yet. Those are also some of his best.

[@ollie511]

Hey Eirot! Forrest Gump is 1 of those movies that never gets old for me! Whenever I watch it, I just find that it is SO engaging and well-acted that it feels like it is a quick watch even though the movie is almost 2 1/2 hours long! I also love that it has moments that most people can relate to on an Emotional level. For me Personally, I often connect with this movie because my brother actually has Autism (So Forrest and my brother can relate a bit since they are both disabled). I also just wanted to mention that I actually posted a video on my KZbin channel that is almost like a tribute video to Forrest Gump (though I called it a Mashup). You see, there's a band named Family Of The Year, and they used their hit song "Hero" for Richard Linklater's 2014 movie called Boyhood. For my video, I used "Hero" as background music while showing various scenes from Forrest Gump. If you have a few minutes sometime and happen to be Interested, here is a link to the video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/haOQpHyfg6aBj8k If you don't check it out, then no worries at all! I certainly will Not be offended! But Thank You So Much in advance if you do see it! I hope you Have A Great Day Today, Eirot! Please Stay Safe and Stay Awesome! 🙂

[@trishriley9681]

Not only is it a great, perfect story, there was a lot of movie technology stuff that was brand new during that time that AMAZED us. How they did Lt Dan's legs for example, was pretty new to us. The way they put Forrest into different historical events was wowing to us at the time. This is the one movie I have seen at the theater on opening day in my life. It is my favorite movie of all. You get it and I'm glad you got to experience it❤️✌️

[@ollie511]

Hey Trish! Forrest Gump is 1 of those movies that never gets old for me either! Whenever I watch it, I find it SO engaging and well-acted that it feels like it is a quick watch even though the movie is almost 2 1/2 hours long. I also love that it has moments that most people can relate to on an Emotional level! For me Personally, I often connect with the movie because my brother actually has Autism (So Forrest and my brother can relate a bit since they are both disabled). I also just wanted to mention that I actually posted a video on my KZbin channel that is almost like a tribute video to Forrest Gump (though I called it a Mashup). You see, there's a band named Family Of The Year, and they used their hit song "Hero" for Richard Linklater's 2014 movie called Boyhood. For my video, I used "Hero" as background music while showing various scenes from Forrest Gump. If you have a few minutes sometime and happen to be Interested, here is a link to the video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/haOQpHyfg6aBj8k If you don't check it out, then no worries at all! I certainly will Not be offended! But Thank You So Much in advance if you do see it! I hope you Have A Great Day Today, Trish Riley! Please Stay Safe and Stay Awesome! 🙂

[@Flagsitta]

If you know a storm is coming, it is better to go out to sea. You avoid your vessel getting smashed against rocks or shoved into town.

[@lauramearns1913]

During his speech about Vietnam he said “Sometimes when people go to Vietnam, they go home to their mommas without any legs. Sometimes they don't go home at all. That's a bad thing. That's all I have to say about that.”

[@aguitadeajonjoli4123]

I actually think you were one of the most respectful reactors to Jenny. Everybody likes to hate on her but if you think about it, why does she have to be with Forest if she doesn’t want to? Everybody’s like they want her to treat him like a man but then if she chooses to come back and even maybe use him oh she’s abusing him. Well if he’s a man just like everybody else he can choose not to take it!At the end, coming back to him even though it may be for her own benefit and the benefit of her child brought him happiness. It also gave him the kit. Let’s say he’s not his biological dad. That kid loved him and will grow up to love him even more and Forest is alone no more.

[@ollie511]

Hey Aguitadeajonjoli! Forrest Gump is a movie that when I saw it at a younger age, I did Not understand how Jenny was also "running" but Not in the literal sense like Forrest did. I guess the contrast between Jenny's path and Forrest's path is what makes this story so special! For me Personally, I often connect with this movie because my brother actually has Autism (So Forrest and my brother can relate a bit since they are both disabled). I also just wanted to mention that I actually posted a video on my KZbin channel that is almost like a tribute video to Forrest Gump (though I called it a Mashup). You see, there's a band named Family Of The Year, and they used their hit song "Hero" for Richard Linklater's 2014 movie called Boyhood. For my video, I used "Hero" as background music while showing various scenes from Forrest Gump. If you have a few minutes sometime and happen to be Interested, here is a link to the video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/haOQpHyfg6aBj8k If you don't check it out, then no worries at all! I certainly will Not be offended! But Thank You So Much in advance if you do see it! I hope you Have A Great Day Today, Aguitadeajonjoli! Please Stay Safe and Stay Awesome! 🙂

[@Hannah.Walker]

This is such an amazing film and you can take away alot from it. In 6 months I've lost 5 family members and my lil dog & you're reaction gave me a smile and a giggle, so thankyou for that. Great channel! 🙂

[@googaga8292]

Loved you chose this movie! Poor Jenny most likely had AIDS. This movie was the sign of the times in every way. Great music. Great reaction❤

[@mastixencounter]

no, it was hepatitis C

[@adventuresinlaurenland]

Hep C

[@CaddyJim]

Think how much more apple has grown since *1994* when it was *$0.29* cents a share today it's *$153.20* a share. Obviously *Forrest* got invested long before *1994* when this movie was made

[@scutifr]

I always felt like Jenny wasn’t great in her intentions towards Forrest and using him in a way, but at the end of the day Forrest was happy which is the most important thing

[@fayesouthall6604]

Jenny lived her life as the result of the abuse she got from her father. She never asked Forest for anything once she had their son. Only until she knew she was dying from AIDS and asked him to look after them both.

[@scutifr]

@@fayesouthall6604 obviously her abuse played a role in her personality, but that’s really not an excuse to treat Forrest the way she did for so many years. The fact that she didn’t ask Forrest for anything and he was still always there for her makes it even worse that she treated him like that. Then, as you alluded to, she only wanted him to look after his kid once she knew she was dying. That’s honestly the worst part of all

[@scutifr]

@@fayesouthall6604 he would’ve never known he had a kid unless she needed him because she was dying. That’s extremely messed up.

[@dianetaylor841]

The running part is to show Forrest starting the "running craze" but there is actually a book titled A Walk Across America. It's written by someone who was disillusioned about America(in the early 70's). He decides to walk across the country and rediscovered what makes our country great and he wrote a book about his journey. It's a great read!!

[@johnsmith6132]

What I like to think is the movie has an overall meaning to it Forrest Gump being everything good about America embodied Lieutenant Dan being the heart of the military and veteran culture itself and jenny is the dying broken American dream she represents the beautiful and yet disgusting parts of our country that we wish we could fix and her son being hope for a new bright future personified issues and personalities of our country I noticed this while getting too high maybe I’m crazy

[@fiestygourmet]

A lot of people are really hard on Jenny's character, but she was a terrible tragedy of her circumstances. Her childhood abuse led her down a very dark path of drugs, suicidal thoughts and reckless behavior. She was in no condition to love Forrest or give him what he deserved and she knew that. She SAID that. While some think she was cruel for leaving him or not being there for him, I feel that was the best thing that she did for Forrest and their friendship. Forrest was so innocent in his thinking, he didn't really understand Jenny's trauma or the decisions that she was making. Jenny finally found her peace once she became a parent herself and was then able and ready to live a more normal life. It wasn't her fault that Forrest loved her, she couldn't control that anymore than he could.

[@janderson4705]

Lol I wasn't born with a silver spoon in my mouth and I still seen these classics. We was three kids with no dad surviving on my mom's disability check.