Forrest Gump (1994) | Wife's First Time Watching | Movie Reaction
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- Опубліковано 13 чер 2024
- This week we introduce Toni to the winner of our our latest poll, Forrest Gump! I'm not sure if this made her cry more than The Green Mile but this was a rough one for her!
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40:13 Review - Розваги
Your wife is very compassionate lady. She’s a keeper. That movie is a roller coaster ride full of emotions
Thank you!
Hey Toni, I'm a grown man and this movie breaks my soul as well. So you're not alone.
Same here, as a 60 year man, I still get a lump in my throat and tears in my eyes every time I watch this movie.
Indeed ✌❤🤜🤛
I'm glad I'm not alone. - Toni
Seeing her cry breaks my soul more than the movie though. You can tell she has a good heart.
@@kendo7964 right indeed I want to jump through the telephone give her a big hug. A true kind soul✌❤🙏🤜🤛
Toni is crying at the start of the movie. We haven't even gotten to the sad part of the movie. She's definitely in for an emotional roller coaster. Hold strong my dear, you'll get through the emotions.
I;m so glad I survived that!! - Toni
@@popculturallychallenged Toni, I know you felt sad from seeing "Forrest Gump. Can I give you a different perspective. --------- I saw this in the movie theater when it came out. -------- After the movie, "BIG" and "Splash" I would see anything with Tom Hanks in it. ------ Coming out of the theater I felt like I could be one with all other human brethren on this earth. -------- I needed to be a better human because Forrest showed me the way I should treat others. ------ I could be a better person to all of them and they could do the same toward me. ------ This movie gave me such hope in humanity. It's hard to put into words.
@@lethaldose2000 I agree! He did make me feel like I wanted to be a better person! -Toni🥰
I think people vote for these kind of movies because Toni feels so deeply, and it is so touching to see.
Also, don't miss out movies just because they make you cry or sad. It worth to watch great films like Forest Gump.
Toni, you are not alone when you cry, we are crying with you! ❤
Heck yes.........emotional openness makes for a GREAT reaction. Keep it up!
In a world that seems to lack empathy and emotion, it's refreshing to see.
@@Ootlander Amen.
Exactly, and crying is a great cleanse of the soul!
Thank you everyone for your kind words..... It's hard putting yourself out there and ugly crying in front of the whole world.... thank you for your support. - Toni
People watch reactions like this to reconnect with emotions they have lost. Toni, you're doing an amazing service!
Thank you so much for your kind words! I hope I'm helping someone out. - Toni
Virtual hugs to Toni! This is a tear-jerking classic with at least 3 solid sob scenes.
Thank you! 🥰
Jenny's way of coping with trauma was to run away, so that's the advice she always gave Forrest.
When Toni says this seams like a peaceful movie, I had a hard time trying not to laugh. 😂
I'm glad I brought you some joy!! - Toni 🤣😭
I sat here watching this and crying with you, today my mom died of cancer, she battled valiantly for over two years and finally time was up. Im stuck in a whole different country as my career took me here and I had no chance to say goodbye as it was so sudden. Thank you for letting me cry with you guys.
Be strong warrior you are not alone i was 2 and half years old when i lost my mom i only have handful pictures of her but i fel her absence throughout my life you are lucky to have enough memories of her. Keep her alive in yourself.
Gentle love to you on this hard day, Juha. Thank you for your service.
I am so sorry. Be strong and best wishes.
Condolences ❤
Our Deepest Condolences to you and your family. My God give you peace and strength during this difficult time. May you be consoled by knowing that she is no longer in pain and is at peace. Virtual Hug as big as possible. - Toni
At one point Jenny tells Forrest that he doesn't know what love is. I believe that SHE didn't know what love is because of her horrible childhood. She didn't believe she deserved Forrest and that is the reason she kept running away. Toni, don't ever apologize for or hide your emotions. It just shows how good of a heart you have.
Jenny doesn't know what love is, everyone in her youth who should've shown her love was abusive towards her, so she thought being abused was them showing love.
It's a very twisted way of thinking which abused people suffer, you think it's normal growing up like that
Thank you so much! 🥰
Jenny went through so much and having Forrest Jr is probably how she got her life together. She didn’t ask Forrest to marry her until she finally felt like she was WORTHY of him, which is so common for survivors of abuse. She was self destructive and in abusive relationships and it wasn’t until she learned to forgive herself that she finally let Forrest in. What always got me about Forrest as a character is with his innocence and pure heart, he loved Jenny so unconditionally was never angry or bitter. His love for Jenny really was unconditional.😭
@@fangirlalliecat Exactly. Jenny was abused, that is implied. And throughout her life, she went from abusive relationship to abusive relationship. Forrest was her rock, although she didn't realize it until she had Forrest Jr. She needed to learn how to love someone before she could realize that she deserved that same type of love. I hate when people get mad at Jenny for running off. She had her demons to fight off.
People often confuse love with attraction . Jenny loved Forrest , she was not attracted to him . She was attracted to men that abused her .
Jenny did love Forrest. It's just that since she suffered abuse as a child she kept dating abusive men and didn't think she deserved a good man like Forrest. That's why she told him that he didn't really want to marry her when he asked. She felt she wasn't good enough for Forrest. That's also why her only coping mechanism was running away, and she did it over and over again, not only from Forrest but from every other thing in her life, and it's also the advice she gave Forrest about what he should do whenever something bad happened, regardless of whether it was being chased by bullies or running into danger in Vietnam.
That's so true!! I didn't think of it that way. Thank you!! - Toni
Nearly ANY girl who is friends with a mentally challenged boy still rules them out as a romantic prospect. Someone to challenge her intellectually, someone with whom to share and give wise council, to be a life partner
Jenny was also beauty of playboy model caliber and likely had her choice in men. (often chose poorly).
She NEVER ask Forest for a thing. Even raising his child on a waitress job while he (a billionaire) "just felt like running".
Jenny low-key a real one... Just really "messed up"
Sad, and Beautiful.
@@TheDyllstrauma isn’t an excuse to treat people like garbage
Toni, please don't pass up movies because they are emotionally tough. You could watch it and not feel anything at all, but when your emotions come spilling out, it makes you more wonderful than we could possibly imagine. And it allows our emotions to spill out right along with you. And we may be drained afterward, but fulfilled at the same time. Thank you both, so much.
ahhh, that's sweet @Gray Wade! Thank you for making me feel better about my ugly crying. 🥰 - Toni
Second that.
it really does work like that doesn't it my favorite movies and shows have been ones that really grasp my emotions whether I want then to or not forcing me into a state I'm actively resisting but failing to do so.
“Charlie” is what we called the North Vietnamese.
The were also know as “VC” or Viet Cong which would in military phonetic alphabet be known as “Victor Charlie” We simply called them “Charlie” for short.
Pretty much every war, we have a slang word for the enemy. I won't repeat most of them here. We still use the term Jerry cans for our 5 gallon fuel tanks. That was slang for Germans but nobody uses it offensively in the post war era. You'll hear it pop up in Band of Brothers though.
VC for Viet-Cong
The fact that Lt. Dan's fiance was Asian is another sign that has has made his peace with the past. A lot of vets became bigoted against Asians, even if they weren't Vietnamese.
@@dr.burtgummerfan439 when i was a teenager we had a neighbor in lawton oklahoma who was a vietnam vet. his wife was from Thailand .
Thanks for the info! 👍
It’s okay to cry! I’m a sixty year old disabled veteran and that burial scene and Bubbas death gets me every time!
I’m ok with crying just a little embarrassed that I cry in front of the camera no matter how hard I try not to. 😌 - Toni
I love that Toni cries. It's a genuine kind of emotion. So as strange as it sounds, it's nice to see you cry. Shows the kind of person you are :)
Thank you!
Your wife is so sweet, she has such a gentle heart. 😢
Thank you… you are so sweet! So glad you are here watching movies with us. - Toni
Fun fact.....in the series My Name Is Earl, whenever the main character had his photo taken, HIS eyes were closed. It was an homage to Forrest.
That's funny! 😂
I'm retired. One day at work I was talking to a Dr. about this Movie. He saw it at the theater. He said when the movie finished. Everyone sat in silence for a few moments then everyone stood up and applauded. He said (he was in his 60's) that was the only time he had ever seen that when he was at the movies. A powerful, heart-grabbing, unforgettable movie. "That's all I'm going to say about that". 😊
For sure a very powerful, heart-grabbing, unforgettable movie!!!! Perfect said! - Toni
When Forrest asks Jenny…’is he smart or is he’..and can’t complete the sentence guts me every time.
Absolutely!
Yeah, that was a very emotional moment. 😭
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Same here... Every time!!
It's basically a movie that every needs to see in their lifetime. It hit's every emotion, has amazing actors, a superb soundtrack and just tells a great story. The tears show how these movies touch us, it's nothing to be ashamed of.
It was an amazing movie!! - Toni
Lt. Dan after this movie did alot for veterans and donations ❤it's amazing and was thanked by alot of veterans including Tom Hanks saying hi Lt. Dan, it was done juring covid and he watched on his laptop and was in tears.
That is so cool! 😃
Your wife has a wonderful soul 👍🙏🏼
Thank you!
Hi, I'm Brazilian, and I speak here from Brazil, and the video from this channel was suggested to me, and... as I identified with your wife's reactions, I'm exactly like that, I'm too emotional, and this comes across to the extreme when I watch a film, just like her, I really give myself in, congratulations to your channel, may it only grow, your wife's immersion is admirable, I'm marathoning your videos, the remarkable films, films that made a mark my life, films that I grew up watching, anyway, I just wanted to say that your reactions are very natural and spontaneous, keep it up, you've gained another subscriber.
this is easily a top 5 movie of all time IMO. It has everything. Humor, sadness, makes you angry. Its just a damn near perfect movie. I loved your reaction to it also and will def check out more reactions from you guys.
Absolutely. My top 3 are this one, Green Mile, and JoJo Rabbit. Tom Hanks has the honor of taking up 60% of my top three main roles 😅
Thank you! We both enjoyed it! Definitely one of the best movies ever!
@Angela Lurtz, We've got JoJo Rabbit on our list! 😃
It's heartbreaking watching Toni cry like that. Conversely, it shows that she has a good heart, and that's a beautiful thing.
Thank you! 🥰
I saw this film when it came out in 1994, and enjoy your channel because I live vicariously through your reactions.
I’ve seen it dozens of times and never noticed the kids artwork when Forrest shows up at Jenny’s apartment at the end.
Thank you! I was surprised when Toni pointed that out too! I had never noticed it either! 😀
Love Toni. Reactions so genuine
Thank you so much! -Toni
We love you Toni, and David. When you cry I hope you don't think that people are making fun of you or thinking you're too emotional. I honestly think it's refreshing and restores a little bit of humanity in this crazy, sometimes ugly and horrible world. I also like to experience a movie with someone that hasn't seen it before because it reminds me of when I first saw it and it brings back those emotions just as you felt them. That's why I watch reaction channels anyways. I do truly think that emotions and crying is a beautiful thing, and I love films that inspire and move people on a deeper level. Movies are Art and I like to see that others appreciate the movies that I love as well. It makes me feel like I'm not all alone in this world. Bless you both 🙏 and especially you, Toni, for bearing your soul to the world and showing that there are still some good people out there.
Funny that you should say that. That was the first thing I said to David when he pitched the idea of starting a UA-cam Channel. I totally ugly cry and David seems to love me for it. I do love movies that touch my heart and inspire me to be better so these movies we have watched lately have tugged at my heart. Thank you for watching movies with us and we hope to bring you joy! - Toni
"Life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get."
Fun Fact: The girl in the school bus with the red hair is Tom Hanks's daughter, Elizabeth Hanks.
Music Enthusiast 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 called "The Lt. Dan Band" during the mid-2000s. 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.
Double Duty 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.
And the two roles Gary Sinise is best known for are both named Taylor. Lieutenant Dan Taylor and Detective Mac Taylor.
Thanks Gator!! Love all the info and now I need to go watch to catch those items above that I missed!! - Toni
You're welcome! Enjoy the rewatch!
Go in Peace and Walk with God. 😎 👍
The young girl who portrayed Jenny's childhood in Forrest Gump, her real name is Hanna Rose Hall & she has mainly been in less known films like Virgin Suicides from 1999 as Cecilia Lisbon, Halloween, 2007 as Judith Myers & Happiness Runs 2010 as the character Becky..Forrest Gump was her Debut film as a actress
Thanks for the info!
I've probably watched these Gump reviews 100 times and I tear up every time. Yours wasn't "ugly" cries. You made me cry too.
Thank you for watching with us and I'm kinda glad I wasn't the only one. - Toni 🥰
You are a lovely lady. I too would have felt exposed reacting to such an emotional film on view. Bless your sweet heart ! I cried along with you and I’ve seen this so many times ❤️
Thank you so much! 🥰
Good Will Hunting is EXCELLENT! Loved your reaction. This 52 year old from Seattle adores your sensitivity and open vulnerability. It’s refreshing to see the love you have for each other. Looking forward to more. 💜
Thank you! We watched Good Will Hunting last night actually. We're hoping to get the reaction up next week. 😀
@@popculturallychallenged , wonderful news and I will be watching. Terrific film. Also, “The Dead Poets Society” is a Classic with Robin Williams and a bunch of other stars you may recognize. Absolutely stellar film. Love to you!
Hard To Believe It Will Be 30 Years Since This Movie Came Out, Time Goes By,I Was 10 When My Late Dad Took Me To See This Movie,Back In 94,A Long Time Ago, Great Reaction Guy's
As a 33 year old man, i've seen this movie idk how many times, and every single time it still destroys me, especially when he asks if his son is smart or not. IMO this is the best all around movie ever made. You feel EVERYTHING watching this movie.
As a 34 year old man, I think the line "You died on a Saturday morning..." always gets me. He always talks to Jenny, but then speaks to her after death.
I agree, this movie had so many impactful moments!
@@popculturallychallenged I'm surprised you guys didn't react more when young Forrest influences Elvis Presley!
I just found your channel and watched this review. I have to say that I cried with you at all the parts you cried at. When I first saw this as a 16 year old in 1994, it didn't affect me the way it does now. I think that as we get older and life beats you up with broken hearts, tragedies, and regrets, it puts us in the proper frame of mind to let something like Forrest Gump touch us. Thank you for letting us all see your vulnerable side, and I look forward to catching even more reactions!
Thank you so much! And welcome to the channel! 😃
Very touching reaction by Toni. She expressed what we Vietnam Vets felt, when Bubba died in Vietnam.
Thank you for your service and a virtual huge for all that you have done for us!! - Toni 🥰
@@popculturallychallenged Thank you. I had to watch it again today, and I loved your reaction even more. When the movie first came out, I didn't want to see it, but my girlfriend dragged me to the theater. Behind us, were 2 couples, and the wives seemed to be friends, but not the husbands. One of them asked the other husband, "Do you know what this movie as about?" The husband responded with, "I didn't want to come see the movie, but my wife made me. I think it's about some retarded guy."
When Bubba died, both the husbands behind us were sobbing. I was in tears myself, as I'd had classmates and friends who came back from Vietnam as cripples, and I'm sure the 2 husbands had classmates or relatives who came back injured or did not come back alive. After I came home, I met a lot of Lt. Dans in college, who came back with missing limbs, and they were all like Lt. Dan, after he made peace with God, and we living to the happiest and fullest of their ability. Again, Thank you for your heartfelt reaction.
She called it a sad story. No. His was the richest life. Full of love, adventure, friends, and laughter. We should all have such a life.
I would love to be Forest, you are correct. He lead a rich life full of adventure, love and friendship. - Toni 😊
Wow, Toni really teared up more than I anticipated!
the feather is metaphoric for the theme of the whole film. Forrest just goes with the with the lilt and waves of life .
Good point! 😀
37:31 "so much for being a happy movie." 😂😂😂
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I’ve been watching your videos for a few months now. Y’all have become one of my favorite channels to watch.
Toni, your tender heart is refreshing. In these days of cynicism and hearts made of stone, your take on these movies, especially the emotional ones, is like a breath of fresh air.
Perhaps I like y’all’s dynamic so much because we are close to the same age (ok, ok….I’m a BIT older). David, Toni, I finally subscribed today and I look forward to seeing more. Keep up the GREAT work!
"I hope you love me a fraction as much as Forrest loved Jenny"
"I love you 3,000" 😁
I need to remember that for next time.😃 - David
Hey Toni, I love your reaction and to let you know, I was wiping tears along with you, keep up the good work guys!!!
Thanks @Dale Blackwell!! I appreciate you joining us. - Toni
i feel like people love this movie so much because we've all had a "Jenny" in our lives. Someone we were fond of, hoped the best for, and think about for a considerable part of our lives that we'd hope to be with eventually but it doesn't pan out the way we hope. This story was tragic, but with many silver linings along the ride.
Totally Agree!! Thank you @rmo85!! - Toni
You have a great smile and I love your reactions. That's why people like me watch reaction videos. To many creators just watch the movie and don't react, your reactions get an emotion from the viewers and that is touching and honest. You are correct your pollsters are trying to get a reaction out of you.
Thank you @Steve Fields for watching with us. You have made our day with your kind words. - Toni
Welp.. it's confirmed.. we're all here because we enjoy watching Toni cry, we should feel bad but it's a guilty pleasure I suppose. Much love to you both and the fellows in the comment section.
You should be ashamed of yourself..... making me cry like that!!! LOL Thank you for watching movies with us. - Toni
The Last Samurai, I so can't wait for you two to watch that, I'm waiting anxiously! Please watch that next, not Good Will Hunting! Good Will Hunting will make her cry more, so if she wants a rest, go The Last Samurai, honest, for true. :p :D
We've got it on the schedule after Good Will Hunting. 😃
@@popculturallychallenged WOO! Thank you! Looking forward to it! :D Thank you for entertaining us with your reactions! :)
Movies like this should always be on the list. People like to watch you cry so they have someone to cry with, lol.
Thank you for the honesty. I was thinking they just liked to see me ugly cry to laugh at me. 😂 - Toni
Hey Toni your reaction just shows that you have a heart just know that you weren't crying alone , thanks for sharing :)
Thank you so much! 🥰
I ran into your channel a few days ago and saw that you guys are watching BOB so I started watching and fell in love with both of your reactions. So I just had to subscribe 👍 and I did.
I watched Forest Gump shortly after I separated from the military and my Lord, I cried like a baby. It brought out so many emotions I had bottled up in me. Ahhh, thank God.
I cried again tonight watching this with you guys. Thank you for being loving and caring. The world needs more people like you two, strong yet compassionate.
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Thank you so much! Welcome to the channel! We're glad you enjoyed the reaction!
Appreciate that you didn't dump on Jenny as much as most other reactors.
And very much looking forward to *Good Will Hunting.*
Thank you! We're hoping to publish Good Will Hunting in the next week or so. 😃
Toni... it was a test. You passed. Thank you for the touching reaction.
Yippee!, I love passing. Thank you! - Toni
Aww, your wife sure is a sweetheart. Obviously a very empathetic and kind person.
Thank you!
My favorite movie of all time. It does almost everything right. It definitely puts you through an emotional rollercoaster but what an amazing ride. Drama, action, humor. Just great storytelling.
It's a masterpiece! 😃
The humor is what made the sad parts more meaningful. The lighthearted parts is what made us all make a connection to him and relatable to him. Tom Hanks is one of the greatest actors of all time.
Completely agree!! Very well put. - Toni
Toni, there is no such thing as "ugly" tears. My son was the spitting image of Haley Osment, (little Forrest) when I first saw this film. I cried from the moment of his introduction. This is one fantastically emotional roller coaster.
Mrs. Gump was played by nobody less than famous Sally Field! 2x golden globe, 3x Emmy award, 2x Academy Award! 👏👏
Great actress! 😃
I've literally only just started the watch and the "I dunno" from David has already come out. You would think Toni should understand by now she isn't getting an explanation....it's the whole point.
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I loved the reaction. I will speak for myself only, but I feel the same way you did Toni while watching the movie and it feels good to be able to share our emotions with other people. It's not to see you crying; it just feels good to be able to share our tears with yours.
Thanks for sharing!
I kinda hope I get to see you react to the movie "Up" from Pixar.
Thank you for the kind words! 🥰 -Toni
You all make Toni react to all these emotional films :) THANK YOU as she is an her heart is amazing
☺️, they like to see ugly crying….. 😂 -Toni
You cry the same way I tend to cry watching movies like this. Just big sobs! ❤
If you feel like sobbing tomorrow, come join us at the premier! 🙂 Interstellar - Toni 🙂
"Charlie" is short for "Victor Charlie", which are the names from the NATO phonetic alphabet used for "VC", which in turn is short for "Vietcong".
Thanks!
I truly do like peoples reactions over good movies, such as this. To me when a movie can really get your emotions going, you know it’s worth the watch, and time to spare.
I completely agree. I’m really surprised I hadn’t seen that before. - Toni
In Vietnam, when Forrest thought they were looking for some guy named 'Charlie', that was slang for the Viet Cong, or 'VC'. In phonetic radio terms, the VC was 'Victor Charlie', so the troops mostly just called them 'Charlie'.
Thank you for the clarification. - Toni
Don't ever be ashamed of your emotions, sweet Toni. My wife and I, heck the whole world in general, could use a lesson in empathy from you.
Thanks @Phil Philips! I appreciate your kinds works and for watching with us. - Toni
People are way too harsh on Jenny. She is a character that was sexually assaulted by the person who was supposed to protect her, her father, at what age? 8 or 9 Well before puberty even. That is massive childhood trauma. She could NOT form attachments. She's never felt actual love. All she'd known was abuse. I don't think you can expect people who suffer real trauma of any to behave like those that haven't. Forest is an exception. He faced war and didnt' change. Lt. Dan faced war and it broke him. Lt. Dan faced trauma. To me that's the underlying narrative of Jenny's story. That she can't love until maybe the end, when she has a child, and is settled, and cares for a child the way she was never cared for. And that's the only point when she can love and that's when she contacts Forest, and only at that point can her behavior comport with what the person that has never been an abuse victim, a victim of childhood trauma, thinks she should act. To me she is one of the best characters in the story.
She is definitely one of the most complex characters in the film, perhaps _the_ most complex. Another thing a lot of people don't seem to realise is that throughout all those years apart, Jenny isn't trying to hurt Forrest by coming back and leaving again. Deep down she knows she's broken, she knows she's going through all kinds of self-destructive behaviour with no idea where it's taking her nor how to stop it. So even though she needs Forrest in her life and keeps coming back, the last thing she wanted to do was drag him down with her. She even outright tells him as much when she says "you don't want to be with someone like me", or whatever that line is exactly.
In the end all her years of unfortunately doing all the worst things possible to run away from facing and dealing with her childhood abuse finally do catch up with her. As is implied by the drug use she got into, including needles, without directly saying it the film nevertheless makes it clear that she ended up being HIV+. Those short lines of dialogue about the doctors not knowing what she had and not being able to do anything about it (also the timeline of this part of the film being now up to the early 80s), it's clear that she developed full blown AIDS well before there was any kind of treatment available. So in its own way, Jenny's character arc also tracks many significant events that happened throughout those same decades as Forrest's arc does, but sadly hers are very much the darker side of things. It really is a pity that many people leave this film with such a negative view on her, they're really missing out on a lot.
I felt bad for Jenny on this watching. When I was younger and saw it, I didn't like her. I think as I've gotten older, my view of her and what she went through has changed. -David
Aww, sorry Toni for such an emotional movie; but I loved this movie so much, and yes, had many tears too. But def had funny scenes too. No Toni, I don't want you to ugly cry...lol, but it does cleanse the soul they say.😉
Thanks for sharing this one guys!!
Thanks Kevin! Not only does it cleanse the soul but it also does a great job on the tear ducts and sinuses! 😂 -Toni
@@popculturallychallenged 😂😂That too.
That's what great movies do! Get you invested in the characters and bring you along for the ride. This movie is 5 stars. Tom Hanks is a great actor. All his movies are well worth watching. Just subscribed. And hit that like button people. It matters alot on UA-cam.
Toni, your heart makes my heart feel. Jenny does love Forrest. She does not feel she is worthy of love and would never burden him. That's why when she is on the stairs she said, "You don't want me!"
Thank you! 🥰
Absolutely the most beautiful reaction I’ve seen yet. I’ve seen this a million times and I still cry at every seen you did. Please watch it over and over it gets easier to watch and enjoy more
Wow, thank you!! I think I would have to take a break in between watches.... That was so heart felt! - Toni
I always thought Jenni felt she wasn't worthy
Of Forrest's Love because of her child hood. She had no self worth.
I agree. Her father really messed her up. 😢
I still shed tears every time I watch it.
It's definitely an emotional movie! What a classic! 😀
I've seen several "first time watching" videos with "Forrest Gump". Some showed only little reaction, some had moist eyes, some cried - but no one reacts so extremely emotionally. This is very touching. People like you are “the salt of the earth”.❤
Wow, thank you. Those are so very kind words. - Toni 🥰
@@popculturallychallenged Thanks 💕. A guy here on UA-cam talked about paternity testing at 36:12. Completely serious, without any irony. It's so unbelievable and terrible. Physically such people are still alive, mentally they are dead.
He probably also thought at 39:58 "Didn't do a test, what an idiot."
Ran across y'all a bit ago, & Forrest Gump popped up today. I really like your commentary (actually could use some bit more...) & the way you approach films. I also value your vulnerability Toni?...makes me wish the world had more compassionate people like you guys. You seem sincere & genuine, which is really two critical points, & there are many out there who have neither. Subscribing because of your sincerity, your authenticity & your honest reviews. (You mentioned the list, may I add "Last of the Mohicans" & "Soldier in the Rain". Don't see many YT reactors touch these, but they are fantastic)
Blessings from GA.
Thank you so much and welcome to the channel! We've added those to our list! 😃
Yay Toni. It was great. Loved it.😀
Thank you! 😊
My all time favourite movie and I don't care what anyone says.
Definitely in my top 5
Mine too.
This is an incredible movie! 😃
you 2 seem like the true good natured people the world needs more of.
Thank you so much! 🥰
Its my favourite movie. You do have to be in a certain mood to watch it as its heartbreaking and it really makes you think about your own life. Where its going and how incredibly fast it all goes by.
Very well said. - Toni
40:24 I got a movie idea for you Toni, an excellent Robin Williams' fantasy I'm sure you will enjoy. It's a fun movie, it has temporary sad parts here and there but ends the way you would like it. In other words it's not a sad movie; "Jimanji" from 1995 and one of his you two would like.... if you haven't seen it yet David.
One thing about your reactions Toni is that you are a movie maker's dream. You _really_ get into them, putting yourself in there. I do it too. 😁
You guys make good react videos, keep it up! ✌😎
@Grouchy Marx, Thank you so much for being on #TeamHappiness!! Instead of ugly crying all the time....I need a break! I have added the movie to our list and I'm excited to watch! - Toni 🥰
Watching the tears come so close to the start--yeah, she's in for a ride. 😄
I go back and forth on how much I like the story and how much it just strains credulity too much for me. The really interesting things, I think, though are the behind-the-scenes things. This movie pioneered so many things that would become standard in CGI work. The relationship Tom Hanks had with both boys, the one who played young Forrest and the one who played Forrest Junior, was fun and friendly. Then the surprisingly-intricate work with the feather--I've always found how they made this movie more fascinating than the movie itself. It _is_ a good story, of course, but for me the real magic was in the making of it.
I remember the special effects being talked about a lot at the time and they still hold up well even today. 😀
You married an absolute diamond. I hope you realise how lucky you are to have a woman with such a pure soul. She has a heart of gold. God bless you both.
Thank you! 😃
The house Forrest lives in is BEAUTIFUL!
it was an incredible house! 😃
also Cast Away another Tom Hanks movie if you haven't seen that yet
I've seen it but I don't think Toni has. I've added it to our list. Thanks! 😃
pls watch Jojo Rabbit
We've got it on our list. Thanks! 😃
At 14:14...Collectively the United States often called them the Viet Cong. It was commonly shortened to VC, which in military alphabet code was spoken as Victor Charlie. It was further shortened to just Charlie.
Thanks!
I’m a 59 year old man and I feel your emotional response to this movie because it’s the same response I have. I’m wiping away tears at the same time you do hun.🥹😎
Thank you so much! I'm glad I'm not alone! 🥰 -Toni
Toni had me hooked to this channel when I looked up Arrival❤❤❤ 1:42 Can’t wait! I was born in 1983 and this is the only movie my parents ever saw in theaters and brought happiness. Me and my five year younger brother. I caught all of the historical references and the naughty ones also. This movie holds a special place in my heart.
Thank you so much for watching with us and so glad you are here. Can't wait to hear what you think about the other movies too. -Toni 😊
Pianist or Schindler's List
We've added them to our list. Thanks!
@@popculturallychallenged Nice. Can't wait.
24:30 there is no freaking way you're 50!
Sadly, we're both 51... I do want to point out though that only Toni would have been alive to see the ball drop in 1972. I didn't show up until February. 😂
@@popculturallychallenged I was February baby too, but born in '63.
@@popculturallychallenged you both look much younger.
@YoureMrLebowski thank you my friend! I wish I felt as young as I look. 😂 -David
I had to take my glasses off numerous times as well. Every movie on your list is iconic
I had to take my glasses into get the lenses changed out and have been without for a couple of days and miss them so much. I feel they cover my ugly crying a bit more! ☺️ - Toni
Well...I just found you two - I'm a huge Forrest Gump fan and cry throughout every single time. I don't like a lot of reactions that are posted because of the lack of understanding that Jenny gets. It's 'easy', I guess, to just dump on someone and not try to think about WHY they are doing what they're doing.
You sir, are a great man for your reaction, your compassion to Toni's response and your comments at the end about Jenny. I think Jenny knew how good Forrest was and loved him but was afraid she didn't deserve him because of her childhood.
I've now subscribed and have to go back to the beginning to watch Toni's journey into the nuances of pop culture!!
Thank you and welcome to the channel! 😃
She cried the entire movie. Big heart love her
That’s so sweet of you…. ☺️🥰- Toni
It's been quite a while for me to run across such a person, but i do actually think it's really good to come across someone every now and then who is almost from another planet and can't or doesn't remember anything about one of the most iconic movies and/or phrases of all time or in pop-culture at least. It really does blow my mind that such people like this actually do exist. when i myself was never even a fan of movies like this but just happened to come across them accidentally, but then i wasnt buried under a rock somewhere which apparently some people have been or still are...?
Hi @david beale, I guess life and busy schedules taking care of everyone else contribute to living under a rock. I never could sit down long enough to get thru movies which is why David thought this would be fun to spend quality time together without me having to take care of things...... I really enjoyed this movie and hope to watch more with David. Hope you join us on that journey. - Toni
@@popculturallychallenged No i get it, and i used to be that way when i was much younger and just never had the time or even cared about what i considered to be way over-hyped movies such as this, until one time i just sat down to watch it and couldn't even believe what a damn good movie it turned out to be! Anyway it does happen and some people such as myself just never get around to it until our later years in life, and then again some Millennials have already seen it numerous times.
Jenny, "Dear God, make me a bird so I can fly far far away." Jenny, "Do you think I can fly off this bridge?" Free Bird playing when Jenny steps up onto the balcony ledge intending to jump. All the birds taking flight as Forrest walks away from Jenny's grave. She finally flew far far away.
Good point!! - Toni
Thank you for inviting me to watch this wonderful movie with you. It was like seeing it with family or best friends! Love to you both from Uruguay, Mike 🇺🇾♥️
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Thank you! And welcome to the channel! 🥰
The football coach in the hat is supposed to be Bear Bryant. Head coach at Alabama and considered to be one of the best college coaches of all time.
Thanks!
Just because something makes you cry doesn't mean it's sad. Forrest is at the top of that list.
I'm totally ok to cry, for Forrest, and for me. And for all the people that want to cry because they are happy for Forrest.
Good point!! - Toni
The older blonde girl on the school bus in the red and white dress is Tom's daughter Elizabeth.
Tom based his speech pattern on the kid who played him as a kid.
Back in the 50's parents with kids like Forrest would have been encouraged to send them to a psychiatric facility or some school to learn a simple trade which is why his mom fought so hard for him.
There was going to be a sequel where Forrest was raising his son who contracted aids from Jenny and they were going to meet Princess Diana and be near the Oklahoma bombing and other 90's events but the script showed up either the day before or day after 9/11 and Tom and the director decided the movie had no meaning anymore so they didn't make it.
I’m kind of glad they didn’t make a sequel. I had heard rumors of one for a while but I always thought this movie didn’t need a sequel. 🙂
“I don't know if we each have a destiny, or if we're all just floatin' around accidental-like on a breeze, but I, I think maybe it's both. Maybe both is happenin' at the same time.”
Without getting too abstract or philosophical, that's what the movie feels like to me. A series of serendipitous happenstances, while Forrest was either firsthand witnessing history or being the catalyst for major historical events. Lol
I can see that! 😀
When i was a kid, i`m 72 i used to cry at Lassie films, and i`m still crying. Embrace it.
I'm trying to.... 😂 - Toni