tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953387045812787281.post1307671935099754605..comments2024-02-19T09:28:03.344+01:00Comments on Fritz and the Oscars: Number 76: Forrest Gump (Best Picture Ranking)Fritzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03291268052797806635noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953387045812787281.post-88098324013539785962011-03-25T01:55:32.555+01:002011-03-25T01:55:32.555+01:00Whaaaat?? Forrest Gump is an American icon...there...Whaaaat?? Forrest Gump is an American icon...there's something in it that can speak to everyone! And Tom Hanks is one of the greatest actors alive- I've never even heard of someone not liking him! This is obscene...Film Conquerorhttp://filmconqueror.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953387045812787281.post-83518796919729353292011-03-23T06:09:46.915+01:002011-03-23T06:09:46.915+01:00First of all I'm not sure it's legal to ha...First of all I'm not sure it's legal to hate Tom Hanks. You might want to be careful with that. But seriously, I'm with you on Gump: I hate it with a fire that burns in my stomach late at night. It kills me that THIS beat out both Pulp Fiction and Shawshank.Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16130518355363703289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953387045812787281.post-21492804612278938702011-03-21T12:56:31.666+01:002011-03-21T12:56:31.666+01:00Its love it/hate it movie,but I'm kinda torn.W...Its love it/hate it movie,but I'm kinda torn.While the script could've been better,I find that film has many admirable elements:direction,score,special effects and especially acting.For me its much greater achievement than Driving Miss Daisy and Oliver!.And Tom was fabulous in this one.Speaking of him,he is a rare combination of a movie star and a great actor.Many people tend to judge him by his annoying red carpet appearances which is shame,because he gave so many great performances especially in 90s.All you need is a careful look at Big,Cast away,Saving Private Ryan,Sleepless in Seattle and you'll find a great actor.(Off topic but same for Melissa Leo.Fabulous actress with annoying personality.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953387045812787281.post-90283781449594771962011-03-21T07:12:26.806+01:002011-03-21T07:12:26.806+01:00This is such a fake movie. It fits Tom Hanks well....This is such a fake movie. It fits Tom Hanks well. ;)dinasztiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17418227830861757663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953387045812787281.post-52713185283004303882011-03-21T02:36:56.293+01:002011-03-21T02:36:56.293+01:00I totally agree! But I still like the film anyway...I totally agree! But I still like the film anyway, it's watchable and enjoyable. But still, an Oscar? No, but I don't mind the win too much.joe burnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01987519630654592530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953387045812787281.post-61557023256014846572011-03-21T02:24:29.683+01:002011-03-21T02:24:29.683+01:00I hate this film.I hate this film.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953387045812787281.post-67380438672360986082011-03-21T00:58:54.840+01:002011-03-21T00:58:54.840+01:00"...the glorification of the character of For..."...the glorification of the character of Forrest who (literally) runs through life without ever realizing what he is doing, the simplification of matters like child abuse and war, the denunciation of Jenny and everything she stands for and so on. At the end of Forrest Gump, I always feel like the people who spend so much time running with him through the USA until he finally stops and goes home, leaving them alone and confused – I, too, feel as if I followed him for no particular reason. There is so much happening in his life but it’s all superficial, almost drowning in its own pretentiousness. It seems that everything that is happening in Forrest’s life is thrown together without really ever thinking about why is presented in this way, why the plot goes there and what it ultimately means. The scene when Forrest gives a speech to talk about his opinion on war symbolizes it best – the microphone goes off and his words can’t be heard. It’s an easy why out for a whole movie that wants to say a lot but always goes quiet whenever it actually shouldn’t be...", my thoughts exactly, I really liked this film way less than I thought I would, it was so ridiculous and I disliked Hanks' performance a lot. 6/10 for me, even the overrated Shawshank Redemption was a better choice (Four Weddings and a Funeral however was not).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com