If you read the label on a box of chocolates you'll know exactly what you're gonna get. Life isn't like that in
Forrest Gump, however, which is one of the reasons why this movie divided appreciative audiences from hard-hearted critics like few others before it. Audiences responded to the Frank Capra-style sentimentality of this warm-hearted tale of a good ol' American boy making his way in the world without ever losing his pure and simple innocence. Critics, however, were made uneasy by the apparently reactionary subtext to the parallel lives of Forrest and his girlfriend Jenny. Her fate, contrasted with his, suggests a triumph for plain ol' American values over dangerous freethinking hippies and liberals. Whether the movie is just unadulterated sentiment or right-wing propaganda, one thing at least was acknowledged by all: that
Forrest Gump displays all the craftsmanship of one of Hollywood's most inventive directors and features a central performance from an actor renowned for his total commitment to every role. Thanks to Robert Zemeckis and Tom Hanks, even the most cynical critic will find it hard not to shed at least one tear by the end of this undeniably engrossing movie. The is great, too.
On the DVD: another good two-disc set gives fans of Gump and budding filmmakers alike plenty to enjoy. The anamorphic picture and Dolby Surround on Disc 1 do full justice to Zemeckis' vision, which is accompanied by two commentaries: one from the director, producer Steve Starkey and production designer Rick Carter, and another one from producer Wendy Finerman. Disc 2 has the usual making of documentary (30 mins), plus some neat featurettes on the production and sound design and the many special effects shots (including how they made Gary Sinise lose his legs). In addition there are some screen tests of Robin Wright and a very young Haley Joel (The Sixth Sense) Osment, plus trailers and a photo gallery. All in all this is a worthwhile package. --Mark Walker
Product Description
Please note this is a region B Blu-ray and will require a region B or region free Blu-ray player in order to play.
The story of Forrest Gump, an innocent and childlike man, who found himself present for many of the most memorable events in American history from the 1950s through to the 1970s. Forrest, however, was for the most part, totally oblivious to the significance of his actions... Based on the novel by Winston Groom.
- Actors Tom Hanks, Sally Field, Gary Sinise, Mykelti Williamson, Robin Wright Penn, Ian Hart, Siobhan Fallon & Haley Joel Osment
- Director Robert Zemeckis
- Certificate 12 years and over
- Year 1994
- Screen Widescreen 2.35:1 Anamorphic
- Languages English - Dolby Digital (5.1)
- Subtitles Czech ; English ; English for the hearing impaired ; German ; Hungarian ; Polish ; Turkish
- Duration 2 hours and 21 minutes (approx)
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