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Forrest Gump (1994) Rank 4 Reviews

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Movie critics combined give Forrest Gump (1994) a score of 3.1553 out of 4

based on (34) reviews

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Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)

I've never met anyone like Forrest Gump in a movie before, and for that matter I've never seen a movie quite like "Forrest Gump." Any attempt to describe him will risk making the movie ...read the complete Forrest Gump movie review at Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)

Zap2it.com (Michael Szymanski)

A long lovely movie with Hanks playing a sort of goofy Everyman who shows that any of us can make it if we simply persist. ...read the complete Forrest Gump movie review at Zap2it.com (Michael Szymanski)

Jacksonville Film Journal (Norman Short)

Forrest Gump is a film that appeals on many levels... ...read the complete Forrest Gump movie review at Jacksonville Film Journal (Norman Short)

Laramie Movie Scope (Robert Roten)

The good-natured humor is wonderful in the film, but the thing that makes it so entertaining is how it hits all the human emotions dead-center without resorting to cheap melodrama. ...read the complete Forrest Gump movie review at Laramie Movie Scope (Robert Roten)

Mr. Brown's Movies (Michael Dequina)

A great film. ...read the complete Forrest Gump movie review at Mr. Brown's Movies (Michael Dequina)

ReelViews (James Berardinelli)

Ultimately, however, any gripes about Forrest Gump are minor. This is a marvelous motion picture -- a mint julep on a hot summer's afternoon. ...read the complete Forrest Gump movie review at ReelViews (James Berardinelli)

Movie Hell (Michael J. Legeros)

"That boy sure is a runnin' fool." Citizen of Gump's hometown. FORREST GUMP is a supremely entertaining triptych of recent American history (circa 1950 through 1980), as seen through the eyes of the slow-witted title character. From racial integration ...read the complete Forrest Gump movie review at Movie Hell (Michael J. Legeros)

Movie Addict (John Ulmer)

Momma used to say, 'Life is like a box 'o chocolates.' This movie is as sweet as a box of chocolates - and everyone should see it. ...read the complete Forrest Gump movie review at Movie Addict (John Ulmer)

Jon Ridge

For all its broad scope, all its twenty years of American History, FORREST GUMP tells a simple story of two people who can never be together. Through the eyes of the title character, the film quantum leaps over a number of important events (wars, and ...read the complete Forrest Gump movie review at Jon Ridge

DVD Clinic ("Dr. Drew")

A simple minded young man (Hanks) grows up to live an extraordinary life, complete with a decorated military career, successful business ventures and millions of dollars in wealth. He has countless brushes with greatness, only to become a household name ...read the complete Forrest Gump movie review at DVD Clinic ("Dr. Drew")

Movie Gazette (Gary Panton)

A marvellous, warm-hearted and funny take on American life, seen through the eyes of a character devoid of cynicism and virtually impossible to copy. ...read the complete Forrest Gump movie review at Movie Gazette (Gary Panton)

Filmtracks

During the post-production process of the film, Zemeckis informed Silvestri, "I won't be needing what I usually need from you," meaning that Zemeckis would be scoring many of the film's scenes with classic American rock songs, in addition to ...read the complete Forrest Gump movie review at Filmtracks

digitallyOBSESSED.com (Kevin Clemons)

In the summer of 1994 I found myself watching a sneak preview of Forrest Gump with only thirteen other moviegoers in attendance. When I went back four weeks later the auditorium was sold out and remained that way in theaters everywhere throughout the ...read the complete Forrest Gump movie review at digitallyOBSESSED.com (Kevin Clemons)

filmcritic.com (Christopher Null)

Run, Forrest, run! It sure seemed great at the time, but Gump is aging, and it's starting to show a wrinkle or too. Recently I sat down to watch the double-disc DVD release, and I still found it fresh and smile-provoking, but boy if it isn't a sickly ...read the complete Forrest Gump movie review at filmcritic.com (Christopher Null)

DVDActive (Ryan Olson)

Paramount has released an outstanding special edition of this Oscar winning film! This Oscar winning film looks superior and belongs on the shelf of everyone's collection. Fans of Forrest Gump will not be disappointed. ...read the complete Forrest Gump movie review at DVDActive (Ryan Olson)

Dragan Antulov

If there is a single word that could explain success of FORREST GUMP, it is "balance". Screeenwriter Roth and director Zemeckis displayed incredible ability to strike perfect balance between comedy and drama in this film; this film is both serious and ...read the complete Forrest Gump movie review at Dragan Antulov