What is the point of Forrest Gump?

[Anonymous]

I just watched the movie for the first time. It was nice. I’m confused about what the point it was trying to make was. That don’t take life too seriously? It’s a crapshoot? I do feel bad for Jenny. She has such a tragic life while Forrest just glides through life.

[Anonymous]

It’s a love letter from the baby boomers to themselves.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I just watched the movie for the first time. It was nice. I’m confused about what the point it was trying to make was. That don’t take life too seriously? It’s a crapshoot? I do feel bad for Jenny. She has such a tragic life while Forrest just glides through life.

I wouldn't say Forrest "just glides through life." He had a traumatic childhood too.

[Anonymous]

Isn’t it obvious? Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re going to get. There are so many themes. Look at how many lives Forrest impacted just by being himself.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It’s a love letter from the baby boomers to themselves.

This. The enjoyment comes from recognizing the events and cultural touchstones from that era.

[Anonymous]

I’ve always hated that movie. I think I was the only one who didn’t like it when it came out.

[Anonymous]

The point of Forrest Gump was to inexplicably prevent The Shawshank Redemption from winning any Oscars.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’ve always hated that movie. I think I was the only one who didn’t like it when it came out.

Oh, believe me, you were not the only one. I got up and left halfway through. Just a really stupid movie.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’ve always hated that movie. I think I was the only one who didn’t like it when it came out.

“Love letter” PP here, I saw it in the theater and hated it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’ve always hated that movie. I think I was the only one who didn’t like it when it came out.

Oh, believe me, you were not the only one. I got up and left halfway through. Just a really stupid movie.

Boomer here-I have never liked that movie and never understood it's popularity.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The point of Forrest Gump was to inexplicably prevent The Shawshank Redemption from winning any Oscars.

Amen. I love Tom Hanks and I love Forrest Gump. But I cannot possibly fathom how so much of the academy truly thought that Forrest Gump was even in the same class of movie as Shawshank let alone worthy of an Oscar.

[Anonymous]

I thought it was about a how Forrest overcomes his mental, physical, and social challenges from childhood to adulthood, and the impact he has on the various people in his life while illustrating the events of the era. Even though he didn't hook up with Jenny until the end, his legacy lives on with his child. The Elvis part always makes me chuckle.

[Anonymous]

It’s about unconditional love. Forrest’s Mom for him, his for Jenny, his for his son. It’s actually glorious. It’s

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The point of Forrest Gump was to inexplicably prevent The Shawshank Redemption from winning any Oscars.

Amen. I love Tom Hanks and I love Forrest Gump. But I cannot possibly fathom how so much of the academy truly thought that Forrest Gump was even in the same class of movie as Shawshank let alone worthy of an Oscar.

Disagree. Pulp Fiction was the best picture that year. It was so innovative.

I like Shawshank, but in the end it’s just another “inspiring” film.

[Anonymous]

Don’t worry. Be happy.