Forrest Gump (1994) FULL REVIEW | Choice or Destiny? 

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I thought what was crazy was that this video only had 30k views. What’s actually even crazier to me is that there is only like 60 comments.

This video and your channel will blow up. Mark my words.

Good recap of the movie! It would seem like Forrest doesn't change like in the hero's journey, but I think he does, it's just very subtle. The whole movie he narrates, it's like he's on the outside of his life. Until that scene where Jenny dies. That scene is so moving because for the first time he talks "to" her, not "about" her. He's aware of his feelings, where before he would just run when things got uncomfortable. He also becomes a responsible and caring father. Neither he or Jenny had that. It's a big change.

I cant believe this is your first video and it is this good!! this is better than some channels with millions of subscribers! keep it up and you will get very far 👍. you have definately got a new sub from me 😁

God tier vid my guy

Bravo! Amazing video. Really clear script, I really appreciate how you present your ideas! Bravo!

Great video! I hope to see this channel grow.

What a great video essay, my friend!

amazing job on the video, never give up on your dream!

Nice video man!

WOW.. thank you and a great perspective on life.

Wow. For such a small channel I feel like I watching a reviewer with a million subscribers or something. Keep em coming!

That was a great video you were destined to make it...I couldn't even tell you had a speech issue, just a heavy european accent. Keep making the videos I like Zemeckis and Spielberg movies. Zemeckis' movies revolve around this concept of destiny/fate...some good ones are Contact, Cast Away, Flight and The Walk. I encourage you to ask yourself a question Lt Dan asked Forrest, whether He found Jesus. There is a reason you used the word beJesus at 20:27....think about why only that name is used as a replacement for a cuss word.

Great video 😁 I feel the same way about the differences between the book vs the movie. The sentimentality and heart makes the film more enjoyable. The book has some crazy and adult moments that work as a funny story but the movie was well done.

Good review. Though i like Shawshank more think Gump deserved best picture. Pulp Fiction is great but to me it just feels like the movie tries too hard to be hip. I think the recent criticisms against Gump are wrong. Gump is indeed lucky but also demonstrates the exact traits that bring success, like focusing on the task at hand rather than trying to become famous, a hero, etc. The director could have done a better job with Jenny, but i hate when people say they hate her. Abuse victims often hate themselves. I like to think Jenny knew Forrest would have given her happiness and peace, but subconsciously sabotaged herself (also a common trait). So in a way, Forrest was also a victim of the abuse Jenny's rather caused. I also find it interesting that Lt Dan calls forest an idiot and moron when they meet in NYC. When the call girl ask if his friend is stupid, Dan loses his shit and kicks them out. So it seems he hates Forrest for "robbing him" of his destiny, but also has a deep respect for him. This is further implied when Dan actually becomes first mate. It sounds like he is just making fun of Forrest in the bar, but ends up actually doing it. I think he sees something in Forrest, not evening knowing what it is. But because he does, Forrest saves his life for the second time. The other critique is that the message is conformist, be a good American like forrest and paints a negative picture of antiwar protesters. But ask yourself, would the world be a better place if everyone treated each other with kindness and without judgment like Forrest, or went out and protested? Some situations the latter is call for mass protest but in most cases, society is divided on political issues. I hate Trump. Some love him. If we met at counter-protest we would hate each other more and further our divisions. Finally, people say the film is too sobby. But what makes the movie so magical is that it is seen through the eyes of a man completely free of cynicism. We could all learn something from that.

great video

Well done my friend ❤

Just hearing the little piano soundtrack really brings the feeling of the movie back

Soooooo good man!

Great video, you made a lot of connections in the movie that I failed to see on my own. I always thought it to be a great, humorous and inspiring movie, but I never really grasped the full message. Perhaps, when I am having a hard time, I will be able to think back and ask myself "What would Forrest do?".

I was in my mid 20's when this came out I knew a girl like Jenny I liked her she wasn't attracted to me I was her friend. She was only attracted to bullies and mean guys who treated her badly sure enough ended up a drug addict she once called me 14 years later wanting to borrow money she was living on the streets. No clue what happened to her probably dead. I've been married now 23 years never went looking for her.

Damm I like this guy,Fast and clear,very cool

4:16 exactly man because unfortunately for people like Jenny everything cannot be protected with righteousness alone sometimes people will point you down the wrong path and you will choose to walk but this doesn't mean your a bad person

Weird to think Jim Carrey had 3 movies come out that exact year. the mask, ace Ventura, dumb and dumber

Keep it up!

Such a great movie, also a very sad movie.

Good video for my favourite movie. Thanks. P.D.: By the way, I couldn't notice any speech impediment. Maybe it is not as relevant as it looks to you.

Best movie ever

Did the lady in the scene with the box of chocolates tell Forrest that the name of each chocolate was on the side of the box?

Great review! It was like a literary lecture. I think a lot of us go wrong as educated adults when we become cynical about life.

Very good moovie... but with the true clean capitalistic philosophy

Your point at 9:00 is not even slightly true. Sorry.

Listen to the liar.

Wont u just