Siskel & Ebert 1994: Why Gump, Why Now?

Forest Gump
A League of Their Own
Sleepless in Seattle
Philadelphia
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
Bosom Buddies
Nothing in Common
Punchline
Splash
Big
Joe Versus The Volcano

[@beechnut8779]

Forrest Gump was completely original, had brilliant acting, a great soundtrack, wonderful characters, and reminded us of moments in history that SO many of us could relate to... what's not to love?

[@hmdwgf]

Forrest Gump was so successful because it was pure escapist fantasy about a simple, unremarkable, easy to understand person with relatable feelings (i.e. his love for Jenny) who has extraordinary things happen to him. People can really relate to that and they want those extraordinary things happen to them!

[@flerbus]

walter mitty

[@smileybubbles9894]

I didn't know this existed thank you for posting I saw Forrest Gump eight times in the theater more than any other movie I ever saw in the theater

[@mililaniman]

I love the movie and the soundtrack very much.

[@9114SouthCentralAv]

In February 1994, Forrest Gump earned 13 Academy Award nominations. The most for a film since Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf.

[@woodenturkey]

Saw it like 10 times in theaters since my buddy worked there and I could sneak in

[@the_mike_essen_show2484]

Forrest Gump was the best movie of the 90/

[@newwavepop]

Honestly it was San and Jenny that i fell in love with,. we get to see the times and America change through Gump's eyes, but we get to see Dan and Jenny change and grow as people. both of them are in dark places and spend years trying to run away and escape their demons, and whenever they get too tired and ready to give up Forrest is there. a safe calming presence, a friend that wont judge them or try to fix them but just be there and listen. Forrest also has a moment where he needs to quite literally run away for years, but once he gets tired and goes home Jenny and Dan are now happy and healthy and there for him, thanks to Forrest they both found their way through the darkness. unfortunately it was too late for Jenny, but she left Forrest the greatest gift and joy in the world and Dan gave him the comfort to never have to worry about little things again.

[@LannieLord]

Love these guys

[@RIP_Greedo]

In the mid 90s, baby boomers were in or entering middle age, and Forrest Gump is a nostalgia film for boomers.

[@pagliacci2942]

I wish Tom Hanks didn't say he regretted doing Philadelphia.

[@ilovebrandnewcarpets]

I really like Forest Gump HowwwwwwwEVA, Shawshank was the real best picture that year. Top 10 movie of all time IMO and it was robbed of the Oscar.

[@jlobiafra]

Pulp fiction was better than Forrest gump also

[@thecoolj45221]

@@jlobiafra Forrest Gump sucked period, I never thought it was a good movie

[@spencerhensley5495]

I agree both Pulp Fiction and Shawshank were better and more Oscar worthy but Gump still isn’t a bad film. It has lots of strengths to be sure but I think all of the Oscars needed to wait another six years for when Hanks and Zemeckis made Cast Away. That was a better film and a better pairing of them as star and director. Gump still has merits but I think these guys did a little better with their second paired movie.

[@newwavepop]

@@thecoolj45221 that is a flaw in you. if you missed the humanity in it.

[@mpromislo]

Jwbaxter85, thanks for posting this! I agree with your list of favorite Hanks movies EXCEPT Dragnet. I thought that movie was terrible and an insult to the memory of Jack Webb.

[@ryangettig274]

"Where Were You Hit,Son?","Uh,In The Buttock.":)

[@biggiesmartypants]

I suddenly feel like a home video rental.

[@spencerhensley5495]

It’s an ok film and it’s visuals are simply amazing but I felt Hanks and Zemeckis did better with Cast Away six years later. Sadly Gene missed that one.

[@Jbaxter85]

These movies of Tom Hanks I enjoy a lot. Forest Gump Big Dragnet Sleepless in Seattle Philadelphia Joe Versus The Volcano A League of Their Own Toy Story Franchise That Thing You Do Cast Away

[@redvine1105]

Brace yourself 1994 Americans - the worst is yet to come. (Hell, brace yourself 2023 Americans for probably the same reason)

[@jlobiafra]

Pulp fiction was better

[@carmichaelk.5214]

It's a uniquely fantastical story set in an americana wonderland. It's doomed to age poorly.

[@flerbus]

one of the most reacted to movies on youtube and loved by all of them yup, good call

[@carmichaelk.5214]

@@flerbus you got sources to back up that claim? Not that it matters, youtube reactions are the lowest form of film critique.

[@flerbus]

@@carmichaelk.5214 r u the "aktually" guy what a dope

[@carmichaelk.5214]

@@flerbus is your brain just rotten meme-filled mush? Fuck off NPC.

[@adagiobreeze8493]

I’m surprised this Republican- Laden movie thrived so much in the Liberal Tree Hugging Progressive 1990s

[@smileybubbles9894]

Conservatives thought it was conservative.. liberals thought it was liberal.. moderates thought it was moderate

[@jeffreyheller5530]

Things weren’t nearly as divisive as they are now.

[@spencerhensley5495]

I don’t really think Gump is trying to spread a political message. It just wants to be entertaining which it was for the most part.

[@Hellraiser0601]

Never liked Hanks; *hated* him in "Forrest Gump". Definitely skipping this one. Have a nice day everyone 😘.

[@ryangettig274]

Word On That:)

[@bigjohn08865]

Forrest Gump - contrived and gimmicky

[@smileybubbles9894]

Look deeper.........

[@newwavepop]

@@smileybubbles9894 yeah seriously, ignore the historical footage tricks and BS. it is a truly beautiful film about friendship and loyalty.