Forrest Gump

Pros: touching story
Cons: Vietnam was a little much for me.

Tom Hanks is a favorite of mine. I try to make it a point to see all his movies.
This movies shows without a doubt that a person, despite handicaps can go on in life. His determination, strong will and caring heart made Forrest a household name....

Pros: Lots
Cons: None

This a great movie. It tells about a handicapped boy and how he grows up and accomplishes so many things, such as becoming a soldier in the Vietnam War, going to the Ping Pong Championships, running across America, and so much more. It is a good movie to...

Pros: Shows Life As It Was
Cons: A Bit Long

Forest Gump is probably one of the best movies of the 1990's. Tom Hanks plays a mentally retarded child and his life in the hippie ages. He has a front row seat throughout history as he makes special appearances in Vietnam, college football, and famous...

Pros: Inspiration to all.Proves you can lead a full, productive life no matter what.
Cons: Can't think of anything worth mentioning.

This movie should be an inspiration to all of us. It tells the story of a real person who has lived thru all of it and then some. We could all learn from this and should try to live up to our fullest potential. Each one of use are special in our own way,...

Pros: Inspiring
Funny plot
Evenhanded- does not push a political agenda
Cons: Not believable A one-time view movie:good to rent, bad to buy.

EXCELLENT movie. it's not believable at all, but it's not meant to be. its the story of a mentally retarded man who doesn't know about much, but who does understand friendship and love.

the setting is in the Deep South (greenbough, AL) in the 1950's through the 1980's.