Run Forrest, Run! Is the same advice I give you to if you are thinking about watching this movie. I was so excited to watch this film last Friday, since everyone I asked told me it was the best movie they had ever seen. I am here to tell you they are all wrong.
The movie is about Forrest, a guy who has found himself in extraordinary circumstances that have made him do wonderful things in his life. He has an amazing ability to run, making him a football star and meeting President JFK. He rescued his army peers in Vietnam earning him medals and recognition. I love how good-hearted Forrest is, he always took care of his friends like Bubba and Lieutenant Dan Taylor. I feel that his kind decisions have led him to become successful but he was too wrapped up in Jenny, that he did not care for any his blessings. Jenny to me is why this movie is not worth watching. I feel like Forrest was such an admiral person, who never let anyone get in his way but Jenny. Her rejection was the only constant thing in the movie and it once her acceptance came, it was too late.
Finally! A review I can relate to! You gotta give Tom Hanks some credit though, he does an amazing job in this movie.
I agree! Forrest deserved better. It’s nice to see such a refreshing outlook on this movie!
I’d agree in general. I think Jenny was meant to be a tragic character that, while she made mistakes, you were supposed to empathize with her as well. However, I don’t think this was successful. Jenny isn’t written as this kind of character: it seems like she is constantly taking advantage of Forrest.