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A lovely life story
Reviewed by Tarryn from Durban,South Africa on 11 April 2011
121 of 234 people found the following review helpful:
The story of a man who, over the course of three decades and despite having an IQ of only 75, leads a most extraordinary life.
Stars Tom Hanks and Robin Wright Penn.
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FORREST GUMP
Reviewed by Hannelie from WELLINGTON SOUTH AFRICA on 13 November 2012
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
ONE OF THE BEST FILMS I HAVE EVER SEEN!
A MUST SEE!
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The world through Forrest's eyes.
Reviewed by Unknown from Cape Town on 05 February 2007
324 of 653 people found the following review helpful:
Although this film has been accused of being overly sentimental, it makes up for its flaws with strong comedic overtones. Hanks is brilliant! And the film won 6 Oscars out of 13 nominations... I own this DVD, and would recommend it to any serious film collectors.
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schmaltzy slushy
Reviewed by Jo from eastern cape on 26 December 2009
231 of 469 people found the following review helpful:
Can't agree more with Mr Kritzinger's comments way back in 2004, I thought I was the only one being irritated by this melodrama and constant fluttering USA flags. Must be the most idiotic movie ever to receive the ultimate reward. It's put me off chocolate for a long, long time.
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Grossly overrated
Reviewed by Mr Van Heerden Kritzinger on 04 March 2004
396 of 813 people found the following review helpful:
I am probably going to offend and shock half the world's population by stating the following: Forrest Gump is feeble once you really start to analise it. I must admit, I ENJOY it everytime I am made to watch it, but deep down its extremely lame and forced.Maybe my sceptism is because Tom Hanks irritates me beyond belief in Forrest Gump. The whole Amererican dream of "you can succeed no matter how stupid you are" makes me almost violently ill. From Vietnam, to "have a nice day"T-shirts, Elvis and Lieutenant Dan its one big ball of yawn.We are basically put through a journey of America's history and how even a simpleton like Gump can triumph in adversity. If I hear that "life is like a box of chocolates" drawl again I am climbing a bell tower with a automatic rifle.
People may disagree with the above, but one thing CANNOT BE IGNORED: HOW IN THE WORLD DID FORREST GUMP BEAT THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION AT THE OSCARS? No one on this earth can tell me with a straight face that FG is a better movie. Comparing Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman's performances to Tom Hanks'is, for me , absolutely ludicrous.FG gave the American public/Oscar panel just what they wanted - Stupidity can triumph.Sad
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