Forrest Gump

Movie • 1994

8.8

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    A man with a low IQ has accomplished great things in his life and been present during significant historic events—in each case, far exceeding what anyone imagined he could do. But despite all he has achieved, his one true love eludes him.

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Roger Ebert

The performance is a breathtaking balancing act between comedy and sadness, in a story rich in big laughs and quiet truths.

rogerebert.com/reviews/forrest-gump-1994

TIME

Forrest Gump has warmed the collective heart of moviegoers; they spread the word, command their friends to go.

time.com/3833787/forrest-gump-tom-hanks-movie-review/

The Hollywood Reporter

Forrest Gump is not stupid. Although his IQ is 75, he sees the world far clearer than most.

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The New York Times

"Forrest Gump" has Tom Hanks, the only major American movie star who could have played Forrest without condescension.

nytimes.com/1994/07/06/movies/film-review-tom-hanks-as-an-interloper-in-history.html

Variety

Elegantly made and winningly acted by Tom Hanks in his first outing since his Oscar-winning 'Philadelphia' performance, Robert Zemeckis’ technically dazzling new film...

variety.com/1994/film/reviews/forrest-gump-1200438040/

BBC

Forrest Gump is the definitive American movie... a mix of comedy, drama, issues like AIDS and war, while maintaining a love story at its core.

bbc.co.uk/films/2000/10/04/forrest_gump_review.shtml

IMDb

Tom Hanks delivers another great performance in his career by portraying the lovable, yet not so intelligent character Forrest Gump.

imdb.com/title/tt0109830/

Rotten Tomatoes

Zemeckis has made a fast movie about a slow hero; he transforms Forrest's daffy misconceptions into lyrical flights.

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