Forrest Gump VHS

Absolutely recommend this movie !Especially,there are a LOT of featurettes!Disc 1 UHD Feature Film+Special FeatruesSubtitles: English SDH/French/Spanish/PortugueseDisc 2 BD Feature Film+Special FeatruesSubtitles: English SDH/French/Spanish/PortugueseSpecial Featrues:Two Commentaries(No Subtitles)Musical Signposts to History (HD, 4 min)Disc 3 Special Features (The extras are subtitled)Subtitles: English SDH/French/Spanish/PortugueseGreenbow Diary (HD, 26 min)Little Forrest (HD, Disc 2, 15 min)Archival Special Features (SD, 58 min)An Evening with 'Forrest Gump' (HD, 55 min)The Art of Screenplay Adaptation (HD, 27 min)Getting Past the Impossible: 'Forrest Gump' and the Visual Effects Revolution (HD, 27 min)

First, it's a great story. The movie is based on a book by the same name by Winston Groom. It's a story of how the most unlikely person leads an extraordinary life. The movie stays true to the book, and it's just pleasantly wonderful.Second, the cast. Tom hanks would win his second oscar for playing the title character and he deserved it(this is my favorite Tom Hanks movie). But the supporting cast is full of movie greats like Sally Field and Robin Wright, accompanied by some actors that are now household names, but at the time of this movie were just becoming known, specifically Gary Sinise who should have won awards for best supporting actor. Robin Wright plays Jenny in this film and is such a sympathetic character that you grieve for her moment and then grieve with her the next.This movie won't fit into any genre, one moment it's comedy the next it's drama. It's just fantastic, it is easily in the top 5 movies of the 90s, maybe the best. I think it will be one of the films 100 years from now, people will still want to watch and walk away thankful they spent the time to watch it.

New 4k movie wrapped with glad wrap like you would food. ? ?? I usually buy all my movies from Amazon but not so sure now, last couple I bought came looking like they were wrapped in Glad wrap !! Are they New like listed or are they used? who knows? All I know is THEY DO NOT come from the factory like this. When I opened it the case was cracked movie and paperwork looked ok. Not worth the drive to town ( 1 hour round trip ) to return this to amazon but I guarantee you another Movie like this and I will purchase no more.

Directed by Robert Zemeckis, who also has another Tom Hanks gem to his credit, "Cast Away", this movie is one of my all time favorites in any genre. A drama, a comedy, a tear-jerker, it is a movie of many genres rolled up into one. A simple man, an innocent on the loose, an idiot savant in one of the most turbulent eras in our nations history, Forrest Gump never waivers in his moral integrity and manages to touch and influence the lives of many - famous and infamous. He is physically handicapped, but becomes an athlete of renown. He has sub-par intelligence but manages a college degree, becomes a decorated soldier in Vietnam, and makes a fortune in the shrimping business. A friendless child (except for Jenny) he develops deep friendships, including Bubba (Mykelti Williamson) a black soldier who indoctrinates him into the shrimping business; Lieutenant Dan (Gary Sinise in one of his best roles) who Forrest looks up to as a role model even when Dan becomes bitter after losing his legs in combat; and he finally wins the love of the wayward childhood friend, Jenny (Robin Wright Penn, also in one of her best roles). Tom Hanks as Forrest is extraordinary...he has so many fine performances, its hard to say this is his best, but it is my personal favorite. In summary, this film is a masterpiece...watch it once or a hundred times, you will always enjoy it. And remember..."life is like a box of chocolates; you never know what you're going to get."

This reviewer has seen this movie more than a dozen times over the years and I still cry when the headline is said by Forrest's mother. This is one of Tom's finest moments. He has had a very long career and I am probably fond of most if not all of his movies. This one does, however, touch my heart. The simplicity used when he tells the story as he waits for a bus that eventually he does not need; the attention and kindness that some of the listeners afford to him as he tells his story. Robin Wright's performance as the love of his life and mother of his child. This movie is a classic. I never get tired. The most hilarious part is when Forrest starts running 'for no particular reason' and he even has followers trying to give meaning to something that really did not. The movie itself is a masterpiece about humanity, bravery, kindness, loyalty and love. If I had young adults that were related to me I would definitely ask them to enjoy this film and dared them to comment afterwards (so they use their analytical skills). Well, I am getting a little carried away which means I do love this movie and hope you do too.

大国アメリカが、自由資本主義をはき違え始めた我が身を顧みて内省する為の作品で、最大の特色としてトム･ハンクスに演じさせたガンプは、知能指数が低いという主人公としてはかなり珍しい人物に設定されている。その分、彼を守るために闘う母親の強き愛情に先ず心を打たれ、彼を色眼鏡で見ない幼馴染みや戦友達に観客達も同調していくのだ。損得勘定で判断しない主人公を通して、人が持つ高い能力は自分のためではなく社会や周囲に使うべきで、自愛より他愛を推奨している。また、勝ち負けで左右されるプライドよりも未来を信じて努力を惜しまない姿勢の方がより大事だと説く。人の命を重んじ、誠意を持って友を受け入れ、約束を守り、一生懸命に働く事。アメリカが自信を取り戻したいなら、希望に満ち、純粋で誠実だった頃の気持ちに戻って頑張ろうと。その間違いや反省は決して若者に限らない。大人だってこれから変えれば良いとダン中尉が語ってくれる。幼馴染みの恋人のジェニーも米国の間違ってきた行いや世相を体現する役回りとして、多くの退廃思想や堕落の艱難辛苦の末にガンプの元に戻る、米国社会の象徴として重要な存在だ。その彼女すら許して受け入れるガンプの寛容さこそ大事だと観客に訴えているのだ。台風影響でのエビ豊漁、卓球の政治利用、走りでの信仰者への祭り上げ、最後は労働ではなく投資収益と、米国流のかなりのご都合が入るが、国民にとって共通の環境条件として素直に受け入れよう。主目的は米国民向けだが、その普遍的な問い掛けは万国共通であり、純真な心を宿す主人公を期待に違わず好演し、その名声を不動の物としたトム･ハンクスにより、本作は映画史に残る名作となった。こういう作品が創れない映画界なんて本当に詰まらないし、こういう作品を共有出来る世界に生きている事にも感謝したい。そう思わせる逸品だと思う。

This was a long awaited upgrade from my old dvd purchased in the 90’s! Even the 4K version is out now, but I purchased this 25th anniversary digitally remastered edition on blu ray for £8 & it was always going to be a nice upgrade all the way around, the picture is clear in 1080p & it sounds great too in 5.1 surround. My only gripe on the title menu screen is that it could be clearer when switching between options as the font is black and the shading around the words is brown, so it’s not obvious what you are navigating towards. The Extras though are great, loads of new stuff added in including a great & recent cast Q&A up on a stage at a university which is 50mins long, all the extras exceed 3 hours, so you get your moneys worth there for sure! There are two separate movie commentaries to listen to (I listened to both) & both offer a different viewpoints, thoughts & insights on the movie along the way. So all I can say is that I recommend this blu ray edition. An all time classic & great package for the price.

Great film especially on Blu-ray. How clever is this film mixing fact with fiction. Probably Tom Hanks best ever film. Music score also very good, really matching the different era of the film’s time lines. One thing that I would have liked is for the sound to have been updated to the latest sorround sound formats.

One of my favourite films... Forest Gump is a must see..There's not only the write up about the DVD on here but also lots of reviews that tell you about the film.. not that I would tell you too much.. I wouldn't want to spoil it for you... One thing i will say though is - if you haven't seen this film.. then you most definitely should buy this DVD and watch it... its such a brilliant film....Totally recommend this DVD.Delivery was fast. Price was excellent.Thank you .

Still a favourite. Tome Hanks portrays the hapless Forrest perfectly as we follow his emotional journey against a subtle backdrop of American pop culture. Meeting Elvis, President Johnson, John Lennon, creating bumper sticker slogans, serving in Vietnam, investing in Apple are all key points and the plot cleverly allows Forrest to be in the right place at the right time, his fortunes growing as a result of this.If you haven't seen it - you really should. Life is indeed like a box of chocolates and this one is all your favourites wrapped up together.