Teen UGLY cries watching Forrest Gump for the FIRST TIME | Tom Hanks Movie Reaction

[@TReacts.]

Hello! Hello! My full reaction is up on patreon! Head over for all sorts of exclusive content! patreon.com/TristanAtkinson

[@seaneendelong8065]

"sometimes I guess there just aren't enough rocks" is the best understanding of the scars from childhood trauma I have ever heard...

[@estes7scotte]

My favorite quote of the whole movie and I have quite a lot of second-bests

[@TReacts.]

so so true! Such a beautiful script with so many stand out lines!

[@Heathcoatman]

@@TReacts. My favorite is when he learns he has a son and he gets very scared and asks 'Is he smart or is he......' and points at himself. It's the only time in the movie he shows an understanding of his own limitations. Throughout the whole movie he deflects with things like 'stupid is as stupid does', but that moment shows he knows and fears his son might have the problems he does. Very powerful moment.

[@jackg.1683]

@@Heathcoatman It must've been a long time since you watched the movie. Forrest is obviously aware of it, he was even bullied and attacked through his school years for it, Jenny was his only friend. Then his lines like "I guess Lieutenant Dan figured there's some things you just can't change. He didn't want to be called crippled, just like I didn't want to be called stupid." "I'm not a smart man, but I know what love is."

[@LindseyMacDonald-mh5xr]

What I love about this movie is that it shows the 2 sides of life during the 60's, 70's, and into the 80's. Forrest grew up with generational wealth, a mother who loved him, and he had one opportunity after another thrown at him despite what we perceive as his "challenges". He went to college, went into the army, built solid relationships, fought in the Vietnam war, met several presidents, grew his wealth etc. Meanwhile, Jenny grew up in a shack with an abusive father, it seemed like she dropped out of college, she was unable to make meaningful connections with friends and boyfriends due to her childhood abuses, took part in the hippy movement and spoke out against the Vietnam war, participated in the drug use and nomadic culture that was prevalent in those years, objectified herself because that's what she felt she was worth, and didn't stay close to Forrest because she believed he was too good for her. They lived completely opposite and separate lives, and yet they always knew in their hearts that home was being together. I just love the contrast and the depth that both of those characters have on opposite ends of the spectrum ❤️

[@Loud_Nimai]

Jenny was kicked out of college because of the playboy photos. Even today there is predatory and manipulative pressures for people who want to be "famous" to do things out of their comfort zones. She did not look happy in the magazine.

[@Waterford1992]

29:22 The letters are his letters that were sent back to him stamped undeliverable. Also the film was released in 1994 while John Lennon died in 1980 so they digitally put Tom Hanks next to John in the place of his wife Yoko in an episode of the Dick Cavett show from the 1970s.

[@nebulousreactions]

This was a lovely reaction, and I'm so relieved for that! I love this movie but find I have a hard time watching reactions to it because SO many people misunderstand and harshly judge Jenny's character, and it causes me a fair amount of distress and disgust that so many people have absolutely NO clue what happens to people who are abused as children, and what kind of problems they can develop when they grow older (especially back then, before getting therapy was an option to help you cope with childhood trauma). Several reactors I've seen interpreted this movie as Jenny being cruelly manipulative and only coming back to Forrest because he got rich. Some people are just so ignorant and judgmental, it's amazing, and not in a good way! So I was a little nervous about coming into this video but had a notion you'd likely be sympathetic, and you were indeed a complete sweetheart :)

[@SayItAintSo4real]

Exactly. Thank you.

[@daleb1279]

I've always thought the feather represented the question of do we have a destiny, it is pre-determined or are we just floating around on a breeze--like the feather.

[@sharonhoyt2133]

Agree

[@shahbanouscheherazade5651]

This! 💯%

[@be-art-iful1215]

It's amazing to see a younger person be so emotionally intelligent. You grasped so many concepts in this movie that many others miss. Beautiful reaction ❤

[@TReacts.]

oh wow that's amazing to hear!! Thank you so much for your lovely words, that means so so much to me!! ❤️

[@cliffwheeler7357]

A great reaction to one of my all time favourite films. As a fellow Brit is was good to hear an English accent, and it made a change to have a person showing sympathy and understanding towards Jenny, instead of the hate she receives from so many reactors. You didn't cop on to Forrest discovering the Watergate Scandal, which was a major event in the history of the United States. It resulted in the resignation of President Richard Nixon. They were no ordinary thieves that Forrest spotted in the dark in that building.

[@mikemike2322]

Next Tom Hanks and Gary Sinese,ltDan, stared in Appllo 13, they became astronauts.

[@robj387]

And then Tom and Gary starred together in The Green Mile

[@Moonbeamchild8]

22:30 that bit you put in about the tunnels was fascinating! Thanks for sharing!

[@TReacts.]

awh thank you so so much! i'm so glad you enjoyed watching with me :)

[@emarjamaa2276]

Another top move if you haven't seen it is Shawshank Redemption. Runs you through the gamut of emotions as well.

[@unimatrix0169]

Add "The Green Mile" to your list of outstanding movies to watch, if you haven't seen it yet.

[@carlthefrog439]

I think the feather symbolises that it is floating anywhere, where it is dragged by the wind, just like Forrest. His whole live he just went were the wind was dragging him and I think that this is a beautiful way of living and it is really well implemented in this movie 🤍

[@TReacts.]

awh that's a beautiful thought! It could totally be that! White feathers can represent sooo many things, so maybe they wanted everyone to have a belief of what the feather symbolises! Love how they tied it together from the start and end! Such a WONDERFUL film! Thank you so so much for joining me! Hope you enjoyed my reaction :)

[@blueiz6284]

In the movie Forrest asked his mom what his destiny was. She said something about she wasn’t sure if we have a destiny or we just kinda float around on a breeze. I think the feather symbolizes our destiny.

[@cultivatinggrace]

Such a great reaction! This film brings up so much nostalgia for me, as it was SUCH a hit when I was growing up. Love that you respected the struggles that Jenny went through-so many reactors jump to hating her, which makes it clear they don’t understand the repercussions of the childhood abuse she went through. Not sure where else to submit a request-I’d love to see you react to UK musician REN’s song/video “Hi Ren” followed by his “Tale of Jenny and Screech”(full version-it’s a trilogy). I think you’d really pick up what he’s laying down and would love the theatricality of his videos, which were performed live in continuous takes (no cutting/editing).

[@brianmatthews1736]

Forrest Gump is absolutely iconic. This film has touched so many people. It gave us the life lesson of "life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're gonna get"...but it also showed us positive thinking despite tragedy in our lives. Tom Hanks is the consummate actor.His list of films is impressive. If you haven't seen it, try watching "Apollo 13"...great film. Don't get down on yourself for getting emotional watching this, trust me many other people did too. Just shows you are human, and have empathy, and a heart. Great reaction, keep up the good work. Brian

[@TReacts.]

awh thank you so much for joining Brian! I fell in love with this film!! It's has such important messages! So tough to watch at times but so wholesome! Love to have you here sharing your wonderful thoughts as always!! Hope you are well :)

[@shirleydurr411]

The feather, indeed, has a great deal of symbolism. One not mentioned is Jenny. Remember: she prayed to be a bird and fly away. When Forrest is speaking at her grave, we see a bird fly from their tree.

[@rebeccahanson6941]

Thank you for not talking badly about Jenny. I’ve seen so many people watch this and get mad at how she treats Forrest and I think they forget how hard her life has been and that’s why she keeps running away. Also the phone call in the hotel. That is the famous watergate scandal. People broke into the democratic national committee headquarters to get info and install listening devices. It was discovered President Nixon was involved with it and he ended up resigning. The movie is trying to imply Forrest made the call that discovered the break-in which obviously isn’t true but I love how the movie puts him in all these historical moments.

[@mariaberg3780]

Great reaction!It's not possible to watch Forrest Gump without crying..❤

[@Catherine.Dorian.]

What you see in this that you don’t see so much today is they just let you feel a lot of those scenes, they don’t cut it instantly with a joke to break the tension.

[@TReacts.]

absolutely agree! there's no movies like it anymore!!

[@stevecunningham2759]

I’ve been binge watching Forrest Gump reactions. It is my favorite movie in part because of the historical timeline that is mostly my own. I guess that I am 4 years younger than the fictional Gump of the references are familiar. I was drafted in 1970 and although my military service was different, I still sobbed in the theater when Bubba died. I really appreciated the sensitivity of your reaction.

[@eddietucker7005]

Some people don’t understand what Jinny died from because it not said. Did you pick that up? They named what his momma died of. Tristan, I hope you come to Texas someday and we can visit. ❤

[@dianemiller7705]

Two more iconic Tom Hanks movies you must see are Saving Private Ryan and Philadelphia Have a box of tissues for each

[@TReacts.]

ooo amazing thank you Diane!!

[@maureenseel118]

My favorite movie of all time. People are so hard on Jenny-and those people must not know what it is like when you're abused from your earliest years. I get it. You don't want that darkness to affect other people you care about, but you still want to be loved. The problem is you don't recognize real love when you see it, because you've learned to associate love with pain and fear.

[@johnniewells1177]

the large volume of letters he received in the hospital were letters he wrote to Jenny while he was away overseas ( but were returned by the Post Office because person/Jenny moved, not received . not responded to ....) Also, the "thieves" you referrered to with the flashlights at the office across from the hotel Forest was staying at was actually a depiction of when men broke into the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate offices and hotel, as part of the Watergate scandal ( a political scandal involving former American President Nixon, who ended up resigning over the accusations)

[@dianefurlong2911]

Oh my Goodness, I had forgotten that Sally Field played Mama! Iconic roles for Tom Hanks and Gary Sinise. Thanks for this Tristan Such a powerful story and Tom Hanks can put you through all the emotions! 🫶 Great reaction

[@TReacts.]

awh i love that Diane! I absolutely adored this experience! It was beautiful movie from start to finish! So so heartbreaking but so beautiful! ❤️

[@lechat8533]

@T Reacts Thank you for another lovely reaction. I enjoyed watching this with you! 29:27 Jenny didn`t write those letters. All the letters, Forrest wrote to Jenny, were returned to him. 32:42 When the guy hits Jenny, you can see The Black Panthers in the background. 33:37 Forrest is imitating Jenny and saying goodbye to her with the peace sign. With the peace sign, the Hippies have been protesting against the Vietnam War. His gesture is deliciously contradictory.🤣 36:50 This scene actually refers to The Watergate Scandal. 35:58 Because of The Watergate Scandal President Nixon had to resign and of course, he had to thank Forest for that because he made that phone call. (Yes, you were right!!!) 37:35 Forest fought in the Vietnam War. In other words, he fought against the Communists, but in this scene, we see Forest`s images in which he is dressed in red (the colour of Communism) and the boxes and rackets are full of images of Chinese Communist President, Mao Zedong, which is hilarious,🤣 because the USA and China have been arch-enemies since WWII. Of course, there are many more things in this movie which refer to real historical happenings :)

[@sagittarius420cheefie]

The letters were the ones Forrest wrote to Jenny. She didn't get them and they were returned. Remember she was a hippie traveling all over. That's also why she couldn't get in touch with Forrest about his son for all those years. Forrest was running and there were no cellphones back then.🙂

[@terrylewis_]

I loved this movie when it came out, the soundtrack was the best. It was on one of those multi disc CDs. Great film. And as I always share in reactions for Forrest Gump, I am a Jenny that found my Forrest. My sweet, sensitive and patient wonderful man that has loved me unconditionally for 20 years, and saved me from myself. :)

[@mikemike2322]

Jenny was broken, because of the abuse she suffered from her dad, so she felt worthless and not good enough for someone as good as Forrest. She was also running thru out the movie. Running into trouble as Forrest kept running into good fortune.

[@kathleenmayhorne3183]

He had wealth, he needed an heir, so she gave him one.

[@TReacts.]

such a sad ending!!!

[@kathleenmayhorne3183]

@@TReacts. she didn't know then that she'd die, couldn't call him while "running". At least she didn't have time to get too annoyed about how he did things, but she must have got straitened out and off the drugs. Life is unpredictable. Sieze the day.

[@scottstewart5784]

she gave him his destiny

[@edp5886]

You are a wonderful young man - sharing your honest feelings with us has earned you a subscriber.

[@TReacts.]

ahhh thank you!! That means so so much to me! So grateful!

[@Vallara27]

This is one of my favorite reactions to this movie

[@TReacts.]

awh stop that's amazing to hear! That's honestly made my day!! Thank you so much!! Really appreciate it!! ❤️

[@paulamoya7956]

Me Too!! & I’ve seen at least 100⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@orchidwave2574]

You just know Lt. Dan and Susan will be having the Forrests over for holidays regularly. Bubba was the one recruit to invite Forrest to share his seat - and although he was killed in action, his siblings and mother are set for life thanks to that chance encounter (or destiny??). And little Jenny was the one kid to invite Forrest to share her seat...and thanks to that trivial chance encounter (or destiny??), she had the one stable presence in her tumultuous life - and a son - and the security of knowing he'd be well looked after by the sort of kind, devoted father she'd never been lucky enough to have.

[@p.l.j.9825]

21:00 Does someone here besides me remember Gary Sinise here as Mac Taylor from CSI: NY?

[@TReacts.]

i'm not sure haha!!

[@SayItAintSo4real]

Thank you for a wonderful reaction. This movie is about the best that I've ever seen. One can't go wrong with Tom Hanks movies. I highly recommend "The Green Mile", "Philadelphia", "Big", "Castaway", "Apollo 13" (true story about the US Apollo 13 when 3 astronauts were stranded in space in 1970. One just can't go wrong with a Tom Hanks movie. Thank you for your reactions. I'm following your channel now. Thank you!

[@ArwensPhotography]

You just got a new subscriber thanks to this showing up in my feed. You are literally me when I watch movies! This was so amazing finding a reactor I 100% relate to my friend! Thank you!

[@BalokLives]

It's not a true story about a man named Forrest, but the events that Forrest was placed in were indeed American historical events of which Tom Hanks was superimposed.

[@GryLi]

Jenny was broken by her father it took being a mom to heal

[@TReacts.]

absolutely! To be the parent she never had!!

[@J4ME5_]

You get it! Well done, chills in all the right places, tears to match. Subbed

[@TReacts.]

awh thank you so so much! that's so kind! Super grateful for your support, love to hear you enjoyed!!!

[@thegorn68]

Wow! That's crazy that you got to explore those tunnels. I thought the Catacombs in Paris were claustrophobic. There's no way in hell I could even FIT in the ones you were showing.

[@emilyrose9760]

Absolutely loved this movie, and finally someone else who's just as emotionally drained as i am every time I watch this film!! Instant sub and just know i am 💯 here anytime you wanna pop in this movie and go thru all the tissues in the world! ❤🥰🥺😭😭😭 Of course we all know the iconic phrases/memes, personally gotta say my favorite line will forever be.. "Sometimes there just aren't enough rocks" 😂 Ain't that the God's honest truth!!!

[@TReacts.]

ahhhh thank you so so much emily!! So happy to hear you enjoyed my thoughts! Oh my gosh yes... i was A HOT MESS HAHAHAH even whilst editing i was in floods HAHA super grateful! The quotes are unreal!! Had no idea they were from this!! That is for sure a great one ❤️❤️

[@1985lokiify]

Another great reaction. :)

[@TReacts.]

ahhh thank you so so much ❤️

[@DoctorD250]

Brother... you're too cool. Nice job.

[@TReacts.]

stop!! That's so kind thank you!

[@KerryFrazer-c5m]

One of my all time favourites. If I need a good cry this is my go to. ❤

[@TReacts.]

it will bring you to tears without fail HAHAHA thanks so much for joining me!! hope you enjoyed my reaction ❤️

[@percyweasley9301]

I just DISCOVERED YOU by random YT suggestion 😂😂.. ❤from Assam, India...

[@blacktronlego]

Jenny sees herself as 'damaged goods' because of what her father did to her. She thinks Forrest could do better and so just stumbles around from one abusive relationship to another until she has someone she needs to take care of. Forrest could never be an officer, but as someone who is told exactly what to do he excels. The only time he ever disobeys an order is when he does not leave Lieutenant Dan there to die and goes to rescue Bubba. His mental difference means he is extremely focussed, so he can do tasks like assembling the rifle really fast and once he's told to keep his eye on the ball his focus makes him an excellent table tennis player. She never wrote to him, those are all the letters he wrote to her 'returned to sender'.

[@wollysammoth]

Reacting to something, means actually having a 'reaction'. You did. Thanks, you get my sub for that. People that don't cry at this movie don't deserve a watching. You did and I can tell you are an emotional being. Something I can relate to. Thanks you. Keep it up. I'll be watching.

[@TReacts.]

awh thank you so so much! That's so lovely to hear! I really appreciate your kindness!!

[@Advocateforjustice78]

Loved your reaction. You had me crying the whole way❤❤❤

[@TReacts.]

awh thank you! You are too kind! That means so much ❤️

[@edp5886]

This movie is the best at the roller coaster of emotions. They make you so content and happy then rip your guts out.

[@TReacts.]

SO SO TRUE MY OH MY!! Couldn't have described it better myself!

[@mary-lynnmullin2366]

This reaction is everything . 👌👏🥰

[@TReacts.]

thank you that's so kinddd!!

[@jip5889]

There are few perfect movies. This is one of them.

[@jeffers0315]

This is probably the most American movie ever made lol

[@TReacts.]

Haha so so true!!

[@smitty60-su2xf]

This movie is an all time classic...enjoyed your reaction checkout THE GREEN MILE if you have not seen it yet..

[@Pianodean]

Wonderful reaction....it's such a powerful movie.

[@TReacts.]

thank you!!!

[@Elixear]

37:05 C'est ce qu'on a appelé le "scandale du Watergate". Le Président américain fut contraint de démissionner à la suite de ce cambriolage à l'Hôtel Watergate.

[@CCC-rd3gc]

Какая же замечательная реакция💖

[@TReacts.]

ah that is so so sweet ❤️

[@Rayray-kj9cc]

Great reaction!!!

[@TReacts.]

ah thank you so much!! that's so kind ❤️

[@Abysmal_Anomaly]

You kinda look like the guy who played King Joffrey in Game of Thrones. Jack Gleason.

[@ShaneC-kx6sv]

Your a teen? 😲 I thought your in your 20s

[@TReacts.]

AHAHAHAH NO WAYYY wild HAHA

[@JohnG500]

Yeah. He seems so mature for his she. He I seems like such an amazing human with a beautiful heart.

[@anaacevedo2263]

Thank you for reacting to the movie, " Forest Gump " . Can you please react to the movie , Simmon Birch " ?

[@marisolponssaez5130]

🧡

[@michaeldavidfigures9842]

It's not a true story, but it should be.

[@TReacts.]

it fooled me! HAHA

[@kennethwhitaker6816]

No this story is to good to be true

[@TReacts.]

haha absolutely! So clever!!!

[@laurakali6522]

Must watch Philadelphia. And then to have some fun watch The Money Pit.

[@TReacts.]

oh!! thanks for the recommendations!!

[@ShaneC-kx6sv]

Are you from England?

[@TReacts.]

i am indeed!! Thanks for joining meee

[@joly6598]

Wait: you're a TEEN!? 😲 Seriously? I thought you were at *least* mid-to-late twenties...

[@TReacts.]

REALLY NO WAY THATS HILARIOUS HAHA!! i do often get im old before my time!! Thanks for joining me again, really appreciate your support!!

[@joly6598]

@@TReacts. Aww! 😀

[@TReacts.]

@@joly6598you are tooo kind! last glimps of my teen years! last moments of 19 here HAHA ❤

[@BrianSchaffer]

Kinda easy to ugly cry watching this.

[@PSPguy2]

😊

[@TReacts.]

❤️

[@kennethwhitaker6816]

It gets a whole lot worse. You best get some tissues, your going to need them.

[@TReacts.]

HAHA OH MY GOSH DIDNT IT JUST! I thought it couldn't have got more emotional but it just didn't stop!! Thanks for watching with me :)

[@88happiness]

The next Harry Potter please❤

[@williamjones6031]

1. The music royalties alone must have cost a small fortune🤑🤑🤑🤑 2. Kurt Russell did the voice for Elvis. 3. As a retired sailor, boats/ships need a female name. 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. 12. Observation: Bubba's not a small dude. Forrest carries him with a bullet in his ass. 13. Sometimes, I guess there're just 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.

[@TReacts.]

HAHA LOVEEEE IT! Thanks for all your points that's WONDERFUL! Thank you so so much for clicking and watching this masterpiece with me!

[@mattlovell4213]

Ive noticed all you young people have stoped saying the word vibes, its giving elvis VIBES, say it!

[@JeffLoomis-f1e]

Great reaction! One suggestion though. You used Jesus's name and title so many times I'd suggest maybe looking into the Gospels for a totally different take on the use of that name. :) ( no judgment intended)

[@jeanineking6327]

please don't say Christ like yout cussing thanks love your reaction

[@pamelalee1508]

Absolutely...too many use our Lord's name in vain..like they're eating pretzels... Thank you... 🌿🌿🌿

[@mjelves]

@@pamelalee1508 boo hoo grow up the both off you

[@auntvesuvi3872]

Thanks, Tristan! 🪶 Your emotions are warranted. I saw this one in the cinema when it was fresh. It got me sobbing then and still does so when I watch people react to it. 🔸 That's so great that you got to tour the tunnels in Vietnam!!!

[@TReacts.]

awh thank you so much! Oh wow no way you saw it in cinema! Bet that was an AMAZINGGG experience! Ah yes the tunnels were SOO fascinating!! Thank you for joining me ❤️

[@auntvesuvi3872]

@@TReacts. It's my pleasure. 🥰

[@Myka-l9c]

As who went through childhood trauma and abuse i related to Jenny the most ❤️‍🩹🥲