Forrest Gump (1994) | First Time Watching | You never know.... 

Great reaction. I see some reactions where people are really hard on Jenny without understanding how much her childhood impacted her decisions later in life. I appreciate that you gave her grace throughout.

Thank you for your kind patience with Jenny. I read what you said about wondering if she just got together with Forrest so he would take care of their son, but her saying "I love you," right before she died was genuine and seemed to come from her heart. I believe she had always loved him. Her "Run, Forrest, Run" - her "You don't know what love is," - all of those times she admonished Forrest, were her speaking into a mirror about herself. After watching this movie innumerable times, I find my thoughts about feathers and birds to be the most striking. The feather at the beginning fell where Jenny lived... and flew away where Jenny landed forever. Right as Forrest is walking away from their tree after he was talking to her in her grave, a flock of birds flies to the tree, chirping and singing. Jenny had flown away from a life of pain and sadness, was safe, and was finally, home. Oh, and new subscriber. You have a tender heart. Thank you for that.

LT Dan forgot he didn’t have legs when he literally tried to stand up for Forrest with the girls on New Year’s. He was also the only one standing at Forrest’s wedding.

I saw this at the theater, and I remember leaving thinking that it was the greatest movie I'd ever seen. All these years later and I still do. I experienced every emotion with this flick.

I've always been a u.s. history nerd. this movie is always candy for me. happy to watch it with you. excellent reactions to great movies! pack the bowl, sit back, enjoy, repeat often.

Favorite scene was Forrest and Lt Dan on the hospital floor and ends "You're still Lt Dan." Great movie reaction and bless you for being the best father to your kids each day.

You: "This movie needs to stop..." The movie: "Nope!"

1. The music royalties alone must have cost a small fortune🤑🤑🤑🤑 2. Kurt Russell did the voice for Elvis. 3. As a retired sailor, boats/ships need a female name. 4. Having gotten his degree Forrest would have gone into the Army as an officer like Lt. Dan. Not a recruit. His ASVAB kills that. 5. He actually saved Lt Dan twice. Once in the field and again to get him out of his post war funk and Dan turned his life around. 6. Normally an enlisted Army person would be fully aware of his/her separation date. 5. Jenny did indeed give him the best gift ever (it wasn't the shoes)😈 8. Jenny died of Hep-C from dirty needles when she was in Caliphony.. 9. It's ironic that Lt. Dan told the guys to take care of their feet because he loses his. 10. At the rally Forrest says, "There's only one thing I can say about Vietnam. Sometimes when people go to Vietnam, they go home to their mommas without any legs. Sometimes they don't go home at all. That's a bad thing. That's all I have to say about that." 11. You have had a ride through recent US history and culture. From Elvis, John Lennon, Abby Hoffman to Vietnam and Watergate. Even the jogging craze of the 70's. About the only thing left out was streaking. 12. Observation: Bubba's not a small dude. Forrest carries him with a bullet in his ass. 13. Sometimes, I guess there're just aren't enough rocks"🥺 14. Haley Joel Osmentt/Forrest Jr. steals the show in "The Sixth Sense" with Bruce Willis.🤩 15. Often when he's finishing a segment about death, he ends it by saying "That's all I have to say about that" 16 Keep in mind if Jenny wasn't wasting her life seeking men like her father and was with Forrest he/we wouldn't have had this incredible journey.

As a father of two autistic kids, the "is he smart" line always destroys me...

I HIGHLY recommend The Shawshank Redemption. It's arguably the best movie made in the 20th century.

I have watched many reactions to this and you are only the second person to recognize Bear Bryant. You almost got Abbie Hoffman (at the rally) The scene where Lt Dan says "I'm walking here" was a Dustin Hoffman scene from "Midnight Cowboy"

I've seen quite a few reactions to this (and I did see this in a movie theater when it came out) and I'd say yours is one of the best I've encountered. You got it. You recognized the historic events and understood what was happening with the characters. I like how you make eye contact through the camera 🙂. We are often dropping quotes from this---my husband will tell me that I'm his girl with Forrest's accent--and so many others. I'm going to have to check out more of your reactions because this was so well done plus....you say Jeeze Louise!

These peeps that trip out when you haven't seen a certain movie aren't aware how huge filmdom is. I trip out when I see those type comments fr. I've watched movies since childhood in the 70s. And I've still not seen prob hundreds.

For movies that hit hard, check out Shawshank Redemption, Dances With Wolves, and Field of Dreams. For a young Tom Hanks, check out Big, from 1988. For a really young Tom, check out a TV episode of Bosom Buddies, from the early 80’s.

New to you channel today. First watched Coming to America, A League...Own, The Longest Yard & now Forest Gump and enjoyed watching each again with you. New subscriber 😊

LMAO, at the part where the Black Panther guy was holding the others back so that Forrest could beat that fellows butt for slapping Jenny!

According to my mood this is either my first or second favorite movie. I'm from a place in Alabama not far from where Bubba is from. My best friend's Granddad knew the guy that wrote the book and there's a few stories about how he came up with the ideas. My dad was also a history teacher so this hits me on a lot of levels

I just discovered your channel. It looks like it’s relatively new. But I subscribed because absolutely loved your reaction. You’re definitely a natural. Looking forward to what the future has to offer you.

Hacksaw Ridge is a true story. WWll. It will change your life movie.

Green Mile and Hacksaw Ridge. They are right up there with Forrest Gump

Always happy to subscribe to inteligent movie lovers. Enjoyed your reaction to one of my all time favourites.

Just found your channel on my way to bed and now i am in binge mode of your videoes, plus a new sub to ur channel. I ❤ that you didnt hate on jenny as virtually every channel does and their reaction determines my subscription or not. Thanks for being on the understanding side of things. ❤ your channel.

My favorite thing was about Lt. Dan finally making peace with God. So much so, that he was engaged to a Vietnamese woman after going through the Vietnam War. Just shows that he doesn't hold it against that country or race and really has no hate for them.

Hey JJ, I really enjoyed your reaction to Forrest Gump. This was my first time watching any of your reactions. I don't know if you've seen other Tom Hanks movies like Saving Private Ryan, The Green Mile, Castaway or Captain Phillips just to name a few and if not I'd like to see your reactions to those movies. Other GREAT movies like Only The Brave with Josh Brolin and Miles Teller, is a GREAT movie that most reacters always overlook. Jojo Rabbit is a GREAT dark comedy I think you would like if you haven't seen it. 12 Strong and Hacksaw Ridge are GREAT movies to watch. But I'll see what you've reacted to and hopefully you'll check out those I've mentioned. Keep up the great reactions.

You haven't been hit hard until you've watched Field of Dreams...

New subscriber, what a great reaction, one of the greatest films ever made, just so well done

I have watched at least a dozen ppl react to this video and I think that you were the only one who showed any compassion for Jenny. So many were so hard on her. You seem like a really good person.

My Favorite film since seeing in Theater opening night . I bawl my eyes out each time I see without fail. Tom has been my fav actor since we voted Bosom Buddies best TV show in my 8th grade yearbook In 1982. He started in it! Check out Big next …

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Tom Hanks made three movies that are very very good Green Mile, and Saving Private Ryan, these movies are very moving

Good Bear Bryant catch.

How about some Coen Brothers films. Fargo, No Country for Old Men, The Big Lewbowski and others.

I would love to see you review "What dreams may come" starring Robin Williams and Cuba Gooding Jr. It is #3 on my all time greatest films list. Its a list of my favorite movies, of course.

It is kinda of a "thing" for reactors, especially dudes to watch the Twilight series and 9/10 they enjoy the drama, action and are perplexed by the age gap allowed. HP is another but ion know why people still support that. "Diary of a Mad Black woman" is the 1st major Tyler Perry as Madea movie. Not too much church or slapstick. You enjoyed "coming to America" the "Harlem Nights" should tickle your fancy, as well as "Life" both with Eddie. A cool classic is "Do the right thing" by Spike Lee from the 1980's and "The Wizard of Oz" from the 1950's or 40's and "The Wiz" is the 1970's Quincy Jones directed. Look forward to seeing you grow. Hunger Games is another popular series that many react to.

Hey hun, 1st reaction I've seen and instantly had to subscribe ❤, love your patience with Jenny and just taken in the layers upon layers of life lessons from this film. It has def helped me thru so much in my life as it relates to Jenny's most. A couple future requests The green mile The gran torino Thankfor everything too wong foo The sixth sense The others A walk to remember The longkiss goodnight Encanto Very excited and looking forward to seeing all your reactions. ❤❤❤

I think you maybe missed that when Jenny was in the car with the other guy she said: "you're hurting me", maybe cuz she was a virgin or he was to rough but Forest interpreted that wrong and beat his ass 😅

I got a movie and a series for you. The Green Mile and 24, the series. You will love them both. And maybe throw in the movie Cujo by Steven King.

Greatest movie ever.

Great reaction, really enjoyed it,,

I will take time to see what you have watched since I am new to your channel. But this was the most sincere reaction I have seen. "I would like to suggest....simply because we both have daughters that are grown now..."A TIME TO KILL". A John Grisham #1 Best Seller starring Matthew McConaughey, Samuel L. Jackson, Sondra Bullock, Ashley Judd, Charles S. Dutton, Donald and KIEFER Sutherland. I still cannot honestly answer the question to myself. "WHAT WOULD I HAVE DONE. ?"

Another great reaction bro

He was in the right place at the right time...and did the right thing.

Good job ! Nice reaction .

Thank you. What a WONDERFUL reaction. New subscriber here. You got the movie perfectly. It was definitely a tear jerker. Will you PLEASE watch Bridges of Madison County?????

Great Reaction !!!

Enjoyed this reaction immensely. Fantastic writing and Hanks was great. As always. Just saw that you've recently watched Fargo. I saved it for tomorrow. I freaking love that movie. Coen Brothers are great. You should ck out The Big Lebowski.😆 And I'll second the guy who suggested Hacksaw Ridge. It's freaking awesome. Gibson can make a movie. And the cast is unbelievable.

Hehehee not many react to that. He was ripped off yet again but hey, you said it, that rusty old thing is still brand new to him. 😘 39:45

I just subscribed… I love your take on Jenny. It’s not a movie, but you would love Ted Lasso… I look forward to more!

Wonderful Review & Reaction. This film is Unique, fascinating, sometimes funny, fascinating and ultimately -- one of the greats! Recommendation for another great movie from this time: "Field of Dreams"

audio and visuals are are point. No clipping or reverberation.

I watched this in the theater, I'm that old lol You should totally watch Fallen. 90's Denzel is underrated. Edited to add: Have I ever expanded my mind? What?? ME??? Definitely not for a couple of years after high school. I don't even know why you would accuse me of such a thing. I am definitely not aware that it stays in your system *forever* and even 30 years later it still affects you. I saw a documentary on Vice... yeah..

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24:02. Pretty sure this part was loosely based on Roy Benevidez. That's a story!

47:56 ZZ Top are a fantastic group to see perform! I got to see them a few years ago, a long with a few other popular groups, but ZZ Top definitely stole the whole show. ❤❤❤