If you want a powerful Tom Hanks performance, in another MUST SEE film, then "Green Mile" is in your future. It's in most people's top ten films of all time.
According to Tom Hanks 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."
Excellent classic. Everyone should watch this movie at least once. Fun Fact: In the movie there are four actors/actresses who play multiple roles. Gary Sinise plays Lieutenant Dan as well as all of his ancestors. Mykelti Williamson plays Benjamin Beaufort "Bubba" Blue, as well as the waiter opening Dr. Pepper bottles when Forrest meets JFK as an All-American. Sally Field plays Forrest's mom, as well as a male reporter during Forrest's run across America. Tom Hanks plays both Forrest and his Confederate ancestor. Bonus Fact: Inspired by Lieutenant Dan Taylor, the military veteran character he played in this movie, Gary Sinise co-founded a rock and roll cover band during the mid-2000s called "The Lt. Dan Band." The band often goes on USO tours to play for U.S. military personnel stationed around the world, and also plays various benefits for veteran-related causes. Sinise was awarded the Presidential Citizen Medal in 2008 for his charity efforts.
Forrest Gump is one of the rare occasions where the movie is better than the book. The book is still good but it has a lot less heart and is more satirical and even cynical. I have a movie recommendation...Stand and Deliver. It's based on a true and inspirational story about a Hispanic-American high school teacher and students. It is a wonderful movie. Great job on this video! Best Regards!
Jenny loves Forrest, she loves him too much, she’s afraid she’ll corrupt him because she doesn’t think she’s worth it. It’s only when she became a mom that she learn what love really felt like and started to heal
This movie is a masterpiece! Tom Hanks smashed this role! The references are top notch too! Just phenomenal! Just found your channel too and absolutely fantastic! Loved your reactions!
@@KarmzZY Top notch stuff! from a sports fan to another sports fan. You should totally check out Disney’s “Glory Road” a basketball movie based on true events and circumstances! Truly phenomenal!
This film is one of a kind. I think I now realize the symbolism of the feather! Forrest Gump is the feather himself. Forrest was alway on the move, just flowing through the wind. Never really knowing where life was going to take him next. So innocent yet bright and hopeful. Overcoming every obstacle that would come his way. Forrest was the light that everyone around him was seeking. I could say more but I think that's enough for now. It won’t surprise me if the feather means something different to you. Regardless, what a powerful movie this was. Let me know what you think down down below!
good you've watched it... I know that movie since the mid-90s and watched it at least a hundred times. Simply everything is perfect, especially the soundtrack hits me, as well as the acting. I had to cry just by watching your video now. It's such a heartwarming film. That's what I love so much about Forrest Gump. Very rare these days.
My Mom looked exactly like Sally Field when this came out, it freaked us out as kids, we thought she had a secret movie career. It made it all the more painful when she dies, I literally cried. I love that in literally every photo of Forrest his eyes are closed I also thought it was prophetic that Lt. Dan's "magic legs" were made from the same material as the space shuttle, the next year they're in Apollo 13 together. Tom Hanks is incapable of making a bad film, even when he plays a local idiot, he's absolutely brilliant.
Hey Dude, I really loved your reaction, and I agree, this is one you need to show everyone. There is another movie you need to check out, it's called Jojo Rabbit. It's now one of my favorite movies of all time. It takes place at the end of WWII and Jojo is a 10 year old kid in Nazi Germany. He's a part of the Hitler Youth and his imaginary friend is Adolf Hitler. It is so funny and touching because Jojo finds that his mother is hiding a Jewish girl in the house and as his relationship grows with her, his relationship with Adolf falls apart. Also check out Only The Brave with Josh Brolin, an amazing movie that everyone overlooks. I don't know if you've seen the 2 Deadpool movies, but they're great too. I'm gonna check out more of your reactions.
Great reaction!! 🤗 Kids today only know Tom Hanks as the voice of Woody from Toy Story. Many younger folks don’t realize what an amazing actor he is. I recommend other Tom Hanks movies: - Big - Green Mile - Splash - Castaway - Saving Private Ryan - The Terminal - Catch me if you can Enjoy. 😁
@ 19:55 The scene of Lt Dan pounding on the cab and yelling "I'm walkin' here!!" was a kind of reenactment of a memorable scene from a popular 1969 movie at the time called "Midnight Cowboy", except Dan's counterpart (Ratso Rizzo played by Dustin Hoffman) had a bad leg, a limp, but could walk and had pretty much the same lines with the cab driver. The music you heard then was the theme music to the movie. In fact all the music pieces in FG were popular during the various events in the movie. FG has a lot of historical references. Did you catch the Watergate thing? LOL! There was quite a laugh in the audience with that one!! A nice video you made here. Another good Tom Hanks movie based on a true story is "Apollo 13" (1995). At the end you were talking about other genres. If you like scifi, I highly recommend "Interstellar" (2014).✌😎
This is my first time watching your reactions. I did stay until the end. Very good reaction. This was the first reaction of yours I've seen. It won't be the last. Well done.
loved loved your reaction, gonna have to sub to see what other good stuff you have.. youre one of the only people ive watched that didnt chew out jenny every step of the way. nice job
I think we're all feathers, man. I love mama's philosophy: we have to do the best with what we have because, in the end, we never know what we're going to get. Life could take us anywhere. It's crazy to me to that there are people who still haven't seen this (showing my age, I know). Having said that, I've seen a lot of reactions to this film, and this was easily one of my favorites. Believe it or not, most people end up on some rant about PTSD or some social issue or something, and it just always comes off as fake to me. I understand it's a tough one and that it throws a lot at you at once. And everyone's had their own experiences to deal with in life, but it hurts that most don't have the respect to just appreciate an absolute masterpiece for what it is.
Lieutenant Dan was running away from his spiritual problems, Jenny was running away from her emotional problems and Forrest Gump was running from physical problems
1. In the book Forrest isn't always that nice of a guy. 2. With a college degree Forrest would have gone into the Army as an Officer. Like LT. Dan. 3. The royalties for this must have cost a mint.🤑 4. It's ironic that Lt. Dan tells them to take care of their feet. Especially since he will lose his.😱😭 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. Jenny did indeed give him the best gift ever (it wasn't the shoes)😋😍 7. You have had a ride through recent US history and culture. From Elvis to the Black Panthers, Vietnam to the jogging craze of the 70's. About the only thing left out was streaking but that wasn't touched. 8. Tom Hanks is the GOAT😎 9. Speaking of the GOAT he absolutely KILLS in THE GOAT "The Green Mile" You WILL CRY😭
Another movie that is as good, if not better also came out in 94, The Shawshank Redemption. They competed against each other for the Oscar. Forrest Gump won.
I only just started watching, but I'm so happy and impressed by your reaction to what Forrest's mom had to do to get proper education for her son. I've seen too much sniggering at it. 😑 4:10
7:08 There was a deleted scene where little girl Jenny runs her drunk daddy over with a motor-powered piece of nasty farm equipment. That's why she moves to her Grandma's place. It was decided that it was a bit too dark, too early in the film, so they cut it.
Oh. I'm really looking forward to seeing you react to more great movies. Sadly, football / soccer isn't really my thing but I subscribed all the same, in the hope of you reacting to, say, Midsommar, or Priest (1994), or Who framed Roger Rabbit, or The Blues Brothers.. Btw, I was surprised you'd seen Cpt Phillips, I think it's magical, I've seen it so many times, but it's not one of those huge, popular ones everyone talks about. ❤
I understand that Jenny had a hard life at the beginning of the movie but she was still very young when she was took from her father and said she was able to go to college her grandmother must have took very good care of her. She's like her character turns very very very very crazy when the bulk of her life seems like it was better when she went to her grandmother's.
Well that’s just not how childhood trauma and development work. Getting over your mom dying and your dad abusing you and your sisters at the ages your brain is forming is not typically something that disappears just because life got a little better.
Psalm 15: of David. LORD, who may abide in your tent? Who may dwell on your holy mountain? Whoever walks without blame, doing what is right, speaking truth from the heart; Who does not slander with his tongue, does no harm to a friend, never defames a neighbor; Who disdains the wicked, but honors those who fear the LORD; Who keeps an oath despite the cost, lends no money at interest, accepts no bribe against the innocent. Whoever acts like this shall never be shaken.
If you want a powerful Tom Hanks performance, in another MUST SEE film, then "Green Mile" is in your future. It's in most people's top ten films of all time.
According to Tom Hanks 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."
Excellent classic. Everyone should watch this movie at least once.
Fun Fact: In the movie there are four actors/actresses who play multiple roles. Gary Sinise plays Lieutenant Dan as well as all of his ancestors. Mykelti Williamson plays Benjamin Beaufort "Bubba" Blue, as well as the waiter opening Dr. Pepper bottles when Forrest meets JFK as an All-American. Sally Field plays Forrest's mom, as well as a male reporter during Forrest's run across America. Tom Hanks plays both Forrest and his Confederate ancestor.
Bonus Fact: Inspired by Lieutenant Dan Taylor, the military veteran character he played in this movie, Gary Sinise co-founded a rock and roll cover band during the mid-2000s called "The Lt. Dan Band." The band often goes on USO tours to play for U.S. military personnel stationed around the world, and also plays various benefits for veteran-related causes. Sinise was awarded the Presidential Citizen Medal in 2008 for his charity efforts.
Very interesting! I wonder what the budget was for this film. It makes the ending even better knowing the story behind Dan is true
KarmzZY ...Hey, I never got a response from you to my Star Wars comment. Did you get it?
Gary established The Gary Sinise Foundation, an A rated nonprofit charity by Charity Watch, to serve veterans.
Forrest Gump is one of the rare occasions where the movie is better than the book. The book is still good but it has a lot less heart and is more satirical and even cynical.
I have a movie recommendation...Stand and Deliver. It's based on a true and inspirational story about a Hispanic-American high school teacher and students. It is a wonderful movie.
Great job on this video!
Best Regards!
Jenny’s philosophy was to run. She ran and she always told Forrest to run!
First time viewer here…enjoyed your take on it!!
Jenny loves Forrest, she loves him too much, she’s afraid she’ll corrupt him because she doesn’t think she’s worth it.
It’s only when she became a mom that she learn what love really felt like and started to heal
This movie is a masterpiece! Tom Hanks smashed this role! The references are top notch too! Just phenomenal!
Just found your channel too and absolutely fantastic! Loved your reactions!
Thank you brother! Tom Hanks is a true legend
@@KarmzZY Top notch stuff! from a sports fan to another sports fan. You should totally check out Disney’s “Glory Road” a basketball movie based on true events and circumstances! Truly phenomenal!
This film is one of a kind. I think I now realize the symbolism of the feather! Forrest Gump is the feather himself. Forrest was alway on the move, just flowing through the wind. Never really knowing where life was going to take him next. So innocent yet bright and hopeful. Overcoming every obstacle that would come his way. Forrest was the light that everyone around him was seeking. I could say more but I think that's enough for now.
It won’t surprise me if the feather means something different to you. Regardless, what a powerful movie this was. Let me know what you think down down below!
good you've watched it... I know that movie since the mid-90s and watched it at least a hundred times. Simply everything is perfect, especially the soundtrack hits me, as well as the acting. I had to cry just by watching your video now. It's such a heartwarming film. That's what I love so much about Forrest Gump. Very rare these days.
I just seen it again yesterday and I'm sure ill keep watching over again. Such a unique film
My Mom looked exactly like Sally Field when this came out, it freaked us out as kids, we thought she had a secret movie career. It made it all the more painful when she dies, I literally cried. I love that in literally every photo of Forrest his eyes are closed I also thought it was prophetic that Lt. Dan's "magic legs" were made from the same material as the space shuttle, the next year they're in Apollo 13 together. Tom Hanks is incapable of making a bad film, even when he plays a local idiot, he's absolutely brilliant.
One of the most touching movies I have ever seen. Nice reaction
Hey Dude, I really loved your reaction, and I agree, this is one you need to show everyone. There is another movie you need to check out, it's called Jojo Rabbit. It's now one of my favorite movies of all time. It takes place at the end of WWII and Jojo is a 10 year old kid in Nazi Germany. He's a part of the Hitler Youth and his imaginary friend is Adolf Hitler. It is so funny and touching because Jojo finds that his mother is hiding a Jewish girl in the house and as his relationship grows with her, his relationship with Adolf falls apart. Also check out Only The Brave with Josh Brolin, an amazing movie that everyone overlooks. I don't know if you've seen the 2 Deadpool movies, but they're great too. I'm gonna check out more of your reactions.
Appreciate it boss! I'll be taking a look at this movies for sure
Please do Jojo Rabbit! It’s a sensational comedy/tragedy. You will adore it. 💜💕💜
Great reaction!! 🤗
Kids today only know Tom Hanks as the voice of Woody from Toy Story. Many younger folks don’t realize what an amazing actor he is.
I recommend other Tom Hanks movies:
- Big
- Green Mile
- Splash
- Castaway
- Saving Private Ryan
- The Terminal
- Catch me if you can
Enjoy. 😁
Working on Saving Private Ryan as we speak. Such a powerful movie. Thank you for the words!
oh, and Green Mile is at the top of the list for sure
Money Pit and The Burbs are cult classics great comedies.
I just happened upon this video and I wanted to say that I really loved your reaction. I watched the whole thing.
Appreciate it!
Loved your reaction, and agree. Great movie.
my eye itched a lot in the classic too
subbed
keep them coming
Thank you bro!
@ 19:55 The scene of Lt Dan pounding on the cab and yelling "I'm walkin' here!!" was a kind of reenactment of a memorable scene from a popular 1969 movie at the time called "Midnight Cowboy", except Dan's counterpart (Ratso Rizzo played by Dustin Hoffman) had a bad leg, a limp, but could walk and had pretty much the same lines with the cab driver. The music you heard then was the theme music to the movie.
In fact all the music pieces in FG were popular during the various events in the movie. FG has a lot of historical references. Did you catch the Watergate thing? LOL! There was quite a laugh in the audience with that one!! A nice video you made here.
Another good Tom Hanks movie based on a true story is "Apollo 13" (1995).
At the end you were talking about other genres. If you like scifi, I highly recommend "Interstellar" (2014).✌😎
Overall classic movie, It legit had everything! Both Apollo 13 and Interstellar I am yet to see but are now added to the list. Thanks!
The visuals were even better on the big screen... breathtaking.
I could only imagine the visuals, sound effect, music, and the acting were just perfect
This is my first time watching your reactions. I did stay until the end. Very good reaction. This was the first reaction of yours I've seen. It won't be the last. Well done.
Thank you! Feels great reading comment like these :)
When boat was sailing away: "Jenny is leaving again"🤠 You are so funny.
The whole segment of Gump and Bubba being in the military during the Vietnam war is a reference to McNamara's morons program.
“Green Mile” will not disappoint. Is a must see!
my momma use to always say that she walked to the bus stop in rain and snow uphill both ways.
loved loved your reaction, gonna have to sub to see what other good stuff you have.. youre one of the only people ive watched that didnt chew out jenny every step of the way. nice job
I think we're all feathers, man. I love mama's philosophy: we have to do the best with what we have because, in the end, we never know what we're going to get. Life could take us anywhere.
It's crazy to me to that there are people who still haven't seen this (showing my age, I know). Having said that, I've seen a lot of reactions to this film, and this was easily one of my favorites. Believe it or not, most people end up on some rant about PTSD or some social issue or something, and it just always comes off as fake to me. I understand it's a tough one and that it throws a lot at you at once. And everyone's had their own experiences to deal with in life, but it hurts that most don't have the respect to just appreciate an absolute masterpiece for what it is.
This movie right here is the definition of cinema! Simple powerful. Thank you for the words!
In many ways, life is like a pot of soup. You can't always get the ingredients you want so you just have to make do with what you have
Lieutenant Dan was running away from his spiritual problems, Jenny was running away from her emotional problems and Forrest Gump was running from physical problems
1. In the book Forrest isn't always that nice of a guy.
2. With a college degree Forrest would have gone into the Army as an Officer. Like LT. Dan.
3. The royalties for this must have cost a mint.🤑
4. It's ironic that Lt. Dan tells them to take care of their feet. Especially since he will lose his.😱😭
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. Jenny did indeed give him the best gift ever (it wasn't the shoes)😋😍
7. You have had a ride through recent US history and culture. From Elvis to the Black Panthers, Vietnam to the jogging craze of the 70's.
About the only thing left out was streaking but that wasn't touched.
8. Tom Hanks is the GOAT😎
9. Speaking of the GOAT he absolutely KILLS in THE GOAT "The Green Mile" You WILL CRY😭
Movie is a top 10 maybe top 5 best film of all time. 'Green Mile' is now added to the list!
Wonderful reaction! Thank you
14:44 LT Dan said Nape the area not Nuke the area lol Nape is short for Napalm
loved your reaction!! So glad i found your channel!
Really appreciate it!
"1994 film!" what did you think it was the stone age? LOL.
Great reaction, sir. Found you today and you have a new subscriber.
Another movie that is as good, if not better also came out in 94, The Shawshank Redemption. They competed against each other for the Oscar. Forrest Gump won.
I can see why they competed against each other, it's tough to choose between the two. Should be uploading my reaction to Shawshank tomorrow
Really enjoyed watching this, one my Top 100 movies of all time, w you!! Great reaction!
Shawshank Redemption is another…
Stay safe & love much💖
It's on the list to watch. Appreciate the support!
Hi KarmzZy(: this movie is a life changing thinking for many People ❤️ THX for a wonderful reaction on Forrest Gump 👍🏾❤️🇸🇪
such an inspirational movie. We need more of this today!
My favourite movie of all time! Good content
Appreciate it very much boss! I saw it again today haha
A beautiful reaction to a beautiful movie
Great reaction, I am now a subscriber!
Excellent reaction 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯
I only just started watching, but I'm so happy and impressed by your reaction to what Forrest's mom had to do to get proper education for her son. I've seen too much sniggering at it. 😑 4:10
31:50 My eye was itchy too, bro
7:08 There was a deleted scene where little girl Jenny runs her drunk daddy over with a motor-powered piece of nasty farm equipment. That's why she moves to her Grandma's place. It was decided that it was a bit too dark, too early in the film, so they cut it.
The audience wouldn't have taken that so lightly. That's a pretty big scene
Please watch Shawshank Redemption and The Green Mile if you haven't seen them!
Oh. I'm really looking forward to seeing you react to more great movies. Sadly, football / soccer isn't really my thing but I subscribed all the same, in the hope of you reacting to, say, Midsommar, or Priest (1994), or Who framed Roger Rabbit, or The Blues Brothers.. Btw, I was surprised you'd seen Cpt Phillips, I think it's magical, I've seen it so many times, but it's not one of those huge, popular ones everyone talks about. ❤
GREAT reaction!!
Appreciate it!
great reaction, but you need an Aston Villa FC Shirt ;)
One of the grates.. And always get me.
If you're looking to get into the classics then Shawshank Redemption is the obvious next step. It's almost the perfect movie
its on the list now!
The great '90s trifecta: Forrest Gump, Shawshank Redemption, The Matrix.
Great reaction to a great movie... Thank you for doing this one.And have a great day...
Appreciate it boss! Have a good week
All the way to the end.
Great reaction! if you are looking for more Tom Hanks, check out Apollo 13 and A League of their own (If you have not done so!)
Added to the list as of now. Appreciate it!
Great reaction. Keep these movie reactions coming
Will do boss
Tom Hanks isn't in this movie. Tom Hanks completely disappears and fully becomes Forest
Another great tom hanks movie is the green mile
Please react to Tom Hanks The Green Mile! Leon the profressional, V for vendetta!
Will do boss
This movie really is the all-time peak for the “feel good” genre. Because it almost isn’t that at all.
you added a "s" to mexican, fyi. good reaction. 👍🏼
I understand that Jenny had a hard life at the beginning of the movie but she was still very young when she was took from her father and said she was able to go to college her grandmother must have took very good care of her. She's like her character turns very very very very crazy when the bulk of her life seems like it was better when she went to her grandmother's.
Well that’s just not how childhood trauma and development work. Getting over your mom dying and your dad abusing you and your sisters at the ages your brain is forming is not typically something that disappears just because life got a little better.
There is some blaugrana dirt on your wall. Otherwise good reaction to a great movie.
ok buddy haha! I'll let this one slide boss man
other great Hanks films
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
Saving Mr. Banks
Cast Away
Big
other story teller movies
Big Fish
The Princess Bride
Liked and subscribed. If you loved this movie check out Good Will Hunting. You will not be disappointed.
Psalm 15: of David.
LORD, who may abide in your tent?
Who may dwell on your holy mountain?
Whoever walks without blame,
doing what is right,
speaking truth from the heart;
Who does not slander with his tongue,
does no harm to a friend,
never defames a neighbor;
Who disdains the wicked,
but honors those who fear the LORD;
Who keeps an oath despite the cost,
lends no money at interest,
accepts no bribe against the innocent.
Whoever acts like this
shall never be shaken.
:)
Where is the LOTR?
But you aint got no legs lieutenant dan
Lame