"Is he smart or ..." - one of the most heartbreaking moments in the whole movie.

@IKnowImGayWhenISayThisBut

2 жыл бұрын

“Is he smart or.. does does he play fortnite 😓”

@replenished6194

2 жыл бұрын

The way he delivered those lines.. OUTSTANDING acting

@boboften9952

2 жыл бұрын

" He Sees Dead People " Haley Joel Osment The Sixth Sense .

@joealtmaier9271

2 жыл бұрын

I saw it in the theatre. And I remember that line above everything else. All these years.

@Huh-ku7gb

2 жыл бұрын

....... Moments in the entire movie history

What breaks my heart in this scene is Forrest asking if his son is smart. Forrest knows he’s disabled. And he doesn’t want that life for his son. A life of mockery or pain.

@deborahthompson6248

2 жыл бұрын

I never saw any disability. Hed just a guy who did things other people would Not do. He sees the world different and because society expects people to be a certain way , it makes people like gump viewed as disabled

@Ericson1305

2 жыл бұрын

My name is Eric Lopez and I was diagnosed with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) at 26 years old. I have researched my diagnoses. With Tom Hanks character, Forrest Gump. It's been fan-made, that Forrest Gump has autism. Not Mental Retardation. So the reason why he asked if his son was smart and not mentally challenged was that autism is not genetic. You're just born with it.

@glynariksherwood

2 жыл бұрын

This scene was terrible. Im not crying, you're crying!

@dannyverdant

2 жыл бұрын

@@Ericson1305 autism is genetic but not always. Sometimes your parents might not have it but your grandparents or great grandparents had it. This is simply because of a set of markers in your DNA known as genes and if they're active then you have a higher chance of developing the disorder. Now if isn't active but you still carry a gene for it then chances are your children might be born with active genes that causes them to have a higher chance of developing it. I got something known as "Autism 15" or "PDD-NOS" (now more widely known as Atypical Autism) which is linked to the CNTNAP2 gene. This particular gene is in charge of protein, speech and language development. It is also associated with neurodevelopmental disorders like Gilles de la Tourette syndrome, Schizophrenia, Epilepsy, Autism, ADHD and intellectual disability. But when you research it online it do say that it is rarely genetic and caused by a particular gene. Instead it is most likely just something that one is born with which is pretty much always the case. In recent years, researchers have linked Autism to be genetically passed down from parent to child. But sometimes it skips generations and they're left with an inactive gene that is passed down. That's why the parents of a child with Autism might not have any symptoms because if it is indeed genetic the gene is not active therefore it does not affect the parents. I deeply apologize for such a long paragraph sir and hope that you did not take any offense to my comment. Have a splendid day and stay safe during the pandemic.

@EmmelineSama

2 жыл бұрын

@@deborahthompson6248 he was viewed as disabled because of his legs and his tests below that IQ range of "normal" kids. That's why, his mother went beyond to try getting him enrolled in a school not for the special kids.. did you watch rhis movie?

The fact that Forrest was self-aware enough to wonder if anything he did was wrong and to have Jenny let him know that he didn't force anything on her, that made the movie that much more intensely human.

@clarence5380

Жыл бұрын

It is not about that. He is overwhelmed by the out of nowhere fatherhood so she reassured him. Because he is the vulnerable one.

@Panwere36

Жыл бұрын

@@clarence5380 , I think it is that as well.

@clarence5380

Жыл бұрын

@@Panwere36 sorry if i misunderstood your comment :)

@cardinalwilson8034

Жыл бұрын

@@clarence5380 i think it is both

@TheCarlScharnberg

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, that's how I always interpreted it as well. She had been abused all her life, and now he was afraid perhaps he had done something bad, too. Really lovely moment, because it shows how good his heart is, and also how much they knew each other.

I think one of the sweetest things is when he says, “He got a daddy named Forrest too?” He wasn’t jealous. He was so excited to hear about another Forrest, because he was simple enough to find that fascinating. Jenny had become a mother. He was looking at her child, who happened to share his name. He was happy for her. Had he not been his child, that would have been okay. He still would have been happy. Forrest was such a good person that seeing Jenny happy, even if not with him, made him happy. I think that showed his own growth as a person. Idk if he would have reacted the same when he was younger.

@akabkb6692

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely. Thank you for pointing this out in particular as I've personally felt that some people tend of overlook Forrest's own character arc, and some even say he doesn't develop at all when anyone that not only watches the film, but also pay attention to specific scenes will prove that he definitely develops as a character. At the start and middle-half of the film, although his love for Jenny is pure and wants nothing but the best for her along with the fact that when it comes to male figures in her life Forrest remains to be the most positive, in some ways he acted a bit unintentionally selfish at times when it came to wanting Jenny to reciprocate his love while Jenny herself couldn't exactly do that for a multitude of reasons which involve her emotional and sexual trauma. Along with the fears of intentionally hurting her best friend from childhood, or hurting him so much in a way that would be incredibly hard to recover from for the both of them. As the film progresses and both Forrest and Jenny properly have their final reunion together with Jenny practically glowing and overcoming her trauma, Forrest seemed to have properly come to terms with the idea of Jenny moving on even if he still loved her-- he wanted her to be happy like he always have been, but this time he didn't mind her being happy with someone else. He was happy and curious seeing Jenny becoming a mother and possibly having another man in her life with the same name as Forrest himself. Whether or not that Forrest Jr. would've turned out to be his child, he'd still be happy for her. Forrest had not only developed so much when it had come to his achievements in life, he had learned so much over meeting many kinds of people in his life as much as they'd learn from him. He has shown so much emotional growth and I'm surprised it often gets overlooked. As a character, he has/had flaws that wasn't exclusive to his intelligence, but I feel they're definitely much more subtle. And it doesn't make him a bad person for it at all -- none of the characters are bad people.

@jonmacdonald5345

Жыл бұрын

I dont know he slugged that guy in his car at Jenny's college in the rain that one time before she gave forest a Handy.....

@StrayingCat

Жыл бұрын

@@jonmacdonald5345 Wasn't that because he misunderstood and though he was attacking her?

@confuzzledmuffin2922

8 ай бұрын

That's what real love is. I want nothing but your happiness. And in those cases it becomes a, I'm happy that you are, and I wish it was with me, but I'm okay that it's not because at least you're doing good. That's true love.

@tanneredge9774

6 ай бұрын

Family Guy has the best description of this. Jenny is a lying cheat.

I'll never forget when I watched this in the theater, after she told him that she named him after his daddy...someone in the audience screamed out, "RUN FORREST, RUN!" The whole theater was screaming in laughter.

@88kellychan

2 жыл бұрын

O,f so funny hehehe I would have spit out my soda

@statementleaver8095

2 жыл бұрын

He got a Daddy named Forest too😂🤣😂🤣😂

@andrewmoss262

2 жыл бұрын

lol

@crispinjulius5032

2 жыл бұрын

What an awful way to ruin one of the most poignant scenes in this incredible movie.

@user9b2

2 жыл бұрын

@@crispinjulius5032 the person that screamed that and those that found it funny did not get as much out of the movie as you ✌️

The fact that Forrest was self aware the entire time, and didn't lash out at rude people, that's a life lesson right there

@blusafe1

2 жыл бұрын

@Dr. Red eye He was nice to everyone, but how did "everyone" take advantage of him? I actually can't recall a single person "abusing" Gump. The only exception was Jenny, but that's a whole separate issue of the cycle of abuse. If anything, that's the exception that proves the rule, as we see how Jenny broke the cycle of abuse with Gump's love and support. So yes, it's a huge life lesson.

@STho205

2 жыл бұрын

Forrest offers grace with no strings attached everywhere he goes and with almost everyone he meets. The very smart people are the ones destined for doom, a doom of their own making, a doom they are running toward with a self destructive obsession...yet Forrest saves Dan and Jennie. I liked the screenplay better than Winston's book. I know Winston, as he was a neighbor in Point Clear, and I liked this book. However I liked Gump better in the movie.

@silverkitty2503

2 жыл бұрын

thats smart

@rosiepestel7836

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@monsieur9520

2 жыл бұрын

There is a lot more "dumb" people that are self aware than people think. I know because I am, my grades at school were super low, I have no degree, I'm uncultured, I'm not even good at strategic video games, I'm currently unemployed, my mind is sometimes elsewhere during a conversation, I can't take any decision without asking myself if it will have a good or bad impact as obvious as the whatever decision can be, and because of that, people rarely trust my judgement. However I'm lucky to have some friends who are ok with who I am, and I feel like hanging out with smart friends also helps a lot. Also, having movies like Forrest Gump that directly talk to you really helps too. But I've came to the conclusion that people still have very blurish conceptions on what is smart and what is dumb, so when people tell me that I'm dumb, I don't really care much, I know what I'm capable and not capable of, and I know what I need to and/or can improve on myself.

Breaks my heart that Forrest was worried little Forrest would end up like him. But Forrest was a genius and the world would be lucky to have more people like him

@jraposo

4 ай бұрын

He wasn't a genius. He was a good-hearted, loving, caring, and likable person who, despite his adversities, was positive at life, and life was positive back at him.

@klein2042

4 ай бұрын

He must have a Goddamn IQ of 160

@simplyyellow6240

3 ай бұрын

@@jraposo Uh his drill sergeant in the army doesnt think that.

@moreme40

3 ай бұрын

@@simplyyellow6240, damn it Forrest ! You must have an IQ of 160 !

@jalenr.6542

3 ай бұрын

@@jraposoToo bad life picks and chooses who it’s good towards

This is the moment when Forest’s strength of character shows here; he isn’t just some stupid idiot who has stumbled blindly through life; he’s fully aware of his short comings other people laugh at him for. Very well done movie; no matter how corny or meme worthy it may be, this is an exceptional story and movie.

@uuuultra

18 күн бұрын

he had to raise the AIDs baby

“He got a daddy named Forrest too” cracks me up everytime 😭😂

@baloog8

2 жыл бұрын

Her response to that sends me over the top

@haretztj4682

2 жыл бұрын

funny but very sad at the same time :,)

@Sergio2006A

2 жыл бұрын

It could be a coincidence. 😅

@varshanmuhunthan5703

2 жыл бұрын

You know I think he realizes it is him before she confirms it. You can see his face drop right after he says that, and it doesn't change when she says he's the father. It's momentary confusion and he realizes it first.

@lavoixdevelours

2 жыл бұрын

Poor Forrest. I wonder if he would have figured it out one day.

“He’s the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen...but..is he smart, or...” - one of the most touching lines that I’ve ever heard in a long time.

@EchoTravelsUSA

2 жыл бұрын

He was aware of his disability the whole time 😢

@1211jinx

Жыл бұрын

@@EchoTravelsUSA he was so pure and innocent 😥

@kelceynicole

Жыл бұрын

@@EchoTravelsUSA to me it had more to do with the fact that everything everyone said finally got to him once he saw his child & it hit him instantly that he doesn’t want his son to go through what he had/has to deal with throughout his life. so touching🥲

@CrazyIshan69

Жыл бұрын

@@kelceynicole He even earlier says "I may not be a smart man...", so he knew all along.

@dannyx498

Жыл бұрын

"He's the top of his class" is a clear giveaway that Jenny lied about the father

Casting Robin Wright for this part was pure genius. One of the most underrated actors around.

@AT-cy7im

14 күн бұрын

I know right?! I loved her in the princess bride and all the action movies with Bruce Willis

Can we appreciate Jenny that she managed to get her life together

@Sir_f4ttius

Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@technology5979

Жыл бұрын

And she aplogized, something a lot of people seem to forget.

@Dead-bl7to

Жыл бұрын

She got AIDS too….so brave.

@DawnAAA

Жыл бұрын

​@@technology5979 she has no choice. She was dying, she needs someone to be there with their son

@technology5979

Жыл бұрын

@@DawnAAA Given how besotted Forrest has always been with her, I'm pretty sure she could have gotten away with not apologizing and still getting what she wanted.

Watching Tom Hanks's facial expressions here is a masterclass on acting.

@athernife9752

2 жыл бұрын

Hey look who is here! It's Devid Wood!! What's up buddy!?

@hybridonic8314

2 жыл бұрын

60 likes verified. Just waiting

@ashton6836

2 жыл бұрын

Lol your the 3rd person I’ve found with nearly the same pfp as me

@davidhickey9465

2 жыл бұрын

@@BrotherChad last samurai

@rishabhkohli8008

2 жыл бұрын

Saitama you too watched the Forrest Gump

One of the best movie ever. He is afraid that his kid might be like him . Heart really is stronger than the brain

@mariannabernardi8957

2 жыл бұрын

So true!!!😍😍😍

@alanw505

2 жыл бұрын

Your emotions come from your brain...the heart pumps blood.

@darkorse9752

2 жыл бұрын

Imagine if his son became anything like him. That would be a blessing.

@crashpal

2 жыл бұрын

@Odin Thoth "every 60 seconds in Africa a minute passes"

@geoffbruce8605

2 жыл бұрын

That moment is so heartbreaking because it confirms that he is, and has always been, completely self-aware of his mental limitations. Every rude remark, every slight, every time he was patronized or stereotyped… He knew it. And yet he has managed to remain a kind and warm human being despite dealing with all of that for his entire life.

Only great actors like Tom Hanks can transmit powerful feelings with few or no words at all. Camera work is also perfect.

@Gencturk92

10 ай бұрын

not really the film is based on script not acting, as if like its a james bond film where you have 10 actors playing forrest gump. the actor does what the role is required to do...as if like John Travolta or anyone else wouldn't have done the same ? and tom hanks weren't even selected in top 10 actors to play the role, the first one was john travolta but he didn't do it and went to pulp fiction.

@Omniblue640

4 ай бұрын

​@@Gencturk92 make it to the top 10? Who makes these dumbashell lists? Tom hanks is one of greatest actor of all time, Its not just one movie, Did u watch sleepless in seatles? And did u watch You got an Email jist after that? Same cast both as lead but no one thought of the other movie going thourgh mind while watching it, If u are not An Avg kid below 20 or an confused conspiracy Believing american U can reply me,...

@Gencturk92

4 ай бұрын

@@Omniblue640 yeah tom hank's is a good actor no doubt about it but thats not my point. the film doesn't resolve on the actor it resolve on the story. Tom Hanks weren't even in top 10 to play the role, had the other actors not turned down the role it would have been one of them and im sure they would have played the role perfectly as tom hanks did. the actor does what the director and script tells them to do.

@Omniblue640

4 ай бұрын

@@Gencturk92 actor is the one who is not dependent On script And by not depending On script i mean that he Should be able to play anykind of script and thats what Makes an actor great And the person we Are talking about is one of the greatest,,, I have few names from other Industries Such as Nassruddin shah Irfan khan helit ergec These actor lived their roles Now come to direction ofc movie is all about direction, But When we say that the following is the greatest or one of great, we say it on the basis of their verstality or stage presence or their chrisma And here tok hanks Is the mix of All these Talk about versality u have films like phildelphia, cast away prof shledon role Catch me if u can; Terminal, Elvis And about this t op 10 top 15 thing Dude director knows who to choose And who to not And hwen u say that hanks was not even top 10n, are u seriously saying this knowing that tomhanks was one of the most famous actor of that time or u are just saying this depending your knowledge on some dumb yt video Unless u have lived in 90s, knock it off This already look dumb thay 10 actors Rejected then hanks came lol Really wana know the Source behind this nonsense

she knew he'd be ok, she already knew her diagnosis, this is so touching

"Is he smart, or is he....", gets me every time. Even after everything Forrest accomplished in his life, he still saw himself as not intelligent, and was worried his son would be like him.

@talentlesscommenter1329

Жыл бұрын

Jenny’s intelligence combined with Forest Gump’s eye hand coordination and speed endurance is gonna be a scary combo.

@CatalinaFOIA

Жыл бұрын

😢 gets me everytime

@usmaanpro100

Жыл бұрын

@@talentlesscommenter1329 how is Jenny smart???

@iamsomebody6267

Жыл бұрын

@@talentlesscommenter1329 Forrest was a savant which is a special condition that doesn't inherit through genes. Jenny is not specifically intelligent by any means, I mean she is average. Their son's intelligence is likely to come from Forrest side without the Autism disorder.

@a_loyal_kiwi88

Жыл бұрын

@@talentlesscommenter1329 "Jenny's intelligence" That's a good joke.

For everything he lacked in intelligence, Forrest made up for in Character. His unconditional compassion and love. I don’t think I’d ever forgive a woman that hid a pregnancy from me and had the kid and waited 5 years to tell me. Yet Forrest only cared about their well being and not the precious time he lost with his son.

@StonyRC

2 жыл бұрын

Good point.

@MaddawgMar

2 жыл бұрын

@@StonyRC yeah, man. I love every minute of raising my daughter. She is 11 now, and if I missed the first 5 years, I’d be devastated.

@raphaelguerin2691

2 жыл бұрын

@@CheerfullyCynical829 you Know it’s the whole point of the movie to have a dumb character who actually succed in every thing he does, who assisted to every important évents of the 80’s and who is incredibly lucky

@kawhileopard2174

2 жыл бұрын

Or eat some of the gift given to me lol...

@alexs.2069

2 жыл бұрын

@@raphaelguerin2691 I think the point ist, that this happens to a person who does not strive for all that money or glory. Someone who would have been completely happy with a less paying job and a family.

This is the greatest movie ever. I shed a tear every time I watch.

2:40 as someone who deals with autism and has a son this scene hits me so hard because I asked the same question. “Is he normal or is like…….me”. He’s only 2 now so it’s hard to tell. He has a speech delay but he’s above average in pattern recognition, empathy, and he seems more mechanically minded so it’s likely he isn’t according to his doctor. Even if he was I’d still think of him as the most beautiful little boy in the world. But like Forrest here, I wouldn’t wish my condition on him. I know how lonely life is when growing up with this disease. You lose friends fast, you make a lot of people mad with your odd behaviors, spend a lot of time alone wondering why you were even born because all you seem to be to anyone is a burden and you wish you could just be like everyone else. So seeing Forrest with such mixed emotions on the verge of tears really got me deep down. Like being terrified and excited at the same time. A beautiful scene showing that yes even those of us with mental health issues recognize something is wrong and desperately wish our children never have to live with it first hand; without the scene beating you over the head with some message. Just the look alone said more about Forrest’s character than words ever could. Tom Hanks absolutely deserves his place as an A list actor.

@djmace9029

5 ай бұрын

I too have struggled with autism as well as ADHD. I’ve always felt I’m different from other people and soemtimes struggle with acceptance, and I know one day if I have kids I’ll not want them to go through what I have. It’s not easy, but in life I’d say it’s all about making life better for those who come after us, for the next generation on this planet.

@theonebman7581

4 ай бұрын

You just told the story of my life right there Hope you're happy having almost made me teared up as a result xD

@gardetto265

18 күн бұрын

How would you not already know if your son is autistic if he lives with you? Unless you're an absent father I guess then I guess you wouldn't know

@canderoussnurd4265

18 күн бұрын

@@gardetto265 You don’t have kids do you? Nor do you understand how autism works. Autism isn’t as easy to spot in a toddler as you think. It’s not a case of every autistic rocks and smacks their head because you touched their master level building blocks. There’s three levels of autism and can very from “he just seemed like kind of an asshole who didn’t like people and wasn’t flexible with how he does things at work”, to “Jesus Christ all I did was tap him on the shoulder to get his attention and he flipped out and hit me!”. I have the kind where I’m a savant. (Borderline genius at specific things and terrible at most others). If it involves mechanical devices, history, geography, or martial arts I’m able to comprehend it in a few minutes. Yet I struggle to handle socializing, mathematics, interpersonal relationships, body language and organization. If you met me in person you’d assume I was just some inconsiderate asshole with way too much time on his hands as to you normies you can’t comprehend how I would know what I know and do what I do so well without dedicating a life time to it. Hell you’d probably assume this comment took me forever to type when it took me a minute at best. But because I’m good at writing and articulating my thoughts in a way you can’t you can’t conceive of that as anything short of obsession or deep dedication to a reply. That is just one example of how this disease (and I’m being intentionally facetious about the term to illustrate my hatred for this disability) appears in a human being in a way you people can’t seem to comprehend. My son is different. He was born in the alpha generation during Covid 19. The time when nobody could socialize and everyone wore a face mask. The most common trait of alpha generation is autistic like traits due to the lack of socialization due to the pandemic that stunted millions of children’s development to the point where nobody is sure if it’s a spike in autism or if it was the lack of socializing. So quite literally even my sons doctor doesn’t know to this day. I suspect he may have a minor variant of the disease but so far I’ve done everything I can to help him and sought out both OT and PT therapy to help curb this issue all while working a night job and then turning around ti take care of him during the day! So kindly go fuck yourself and maybe read the comment with more than just the desire to opine on topics you have no knowledge of and maybe join the rest of the normie crowd of braying sheep where you belong commenting on clips from the Steve Wilko show.

@thenew4559

7 күн бұрын

@@gardetto265 from what I understand, autism is a condition that you can't diagnose until the child starts to grow and begins missing key developmental milestones. The symptoms aren't evident from when they're a baby, and there is no blood or genetic test for it.

Forest achieved everything a man can possibly achieve, yet he does not want his kid to be labeled dumb... Powerful...

@vinaymulukutla358

2 жыл бұрын

Everyone told him he was dumb, stupid etc all his life and he had braces on his legs which he never really needed. It failed to stop him from accomplishing greatness but it must have hurt inside being dismissed as being dumb etc. Therefore he couldn’t stand the idea of his son going through that same prejudice etc.

@vinaymulukutla358

2 жыл бұрын

This movie is alongside its greatness pretty much Friend Zoning 101.

@CheerfullyCynical829

2 жыл бұрын

I consider myself to be of above average intelligence, but I still live a pretty typical middle-class life. I haven't had even 1/10th of the unbelievable luck that dumb Forrest did.

@michaelidarecis

2 жыл бұрын

Forrest was a beta male being constantly used by a woman who was chasing Chad. She gets pregnant with the beta male and doesn't tell the father until she is about dead. She is the villain of the movie and forest is a mess

@lukelichtenthal5407

2 жыл бұрын

@@michaelidarecis Wow hater much?

When Jenny tells Forest that his son is the smartest in his class - the pride on his face is priceless ..... I love this film xxx

@gourabchatterjee5011

Жыл бұрын

The most restrained yet adequate acting.. I think we can call it perfect though there is nothing called perfect in respect to acting !!

@jayaom4946

Жыл бұрын

I thought the look on his face was relief. He was relieved that he did not contribute to a child being born that would have the same disability as him because he knows how hard his life has been with lower than normal intelligence.

@dannyx498

Жыл бұрын

It's not his child smh 🤦🏾‍♂️

@debbieturner7944

Жыл бұрын

@@dannyx498 who’s is it then ??

@dannyx498

Жыл бұрын

@@debbieturner7944 she had like 100 body count. Could be like Eric Cartman mom and fucked the entire broncos superbowl team

Man I don't care how many bad movies Tom Hanks has been in lately, or how social media has affected his "image" , he will always be known for giving us this masterpiece along with his co-stars. Just an incredible fable about fate & unconditional love.

@sputzelein

10 ай бұрын

It would be much better the image of dissocial media would be apropriate to its cruelness and stupidity. But the people like it that way.

@eye_parasite

6 ай бұрын

​@@sputzelein it's been like that since newspapers

@michellebermingham2350

6 ай бұрын

Bad Tom Hanks movies! There's no such thing as a bad Tom Hanks movie.

2:08 - 2:20. Watch closely. His expression changes so subtly you hardly notice any movement at all, but Mr. Hanks conveys the shift from wonder to shock so profoundly you feel it in the pit of your stomach. THAT is an actor of very high caliber.

“Is he smart or….” The man doesn’t want his son to end up like him, being mocked and ridiculed for his lack of intelligence. just goes to show that Forrest might not have the biggest brain, but he does have *the biggest heart* considering how caring he is to everyone around him. :)

@MartianDust415

2 жыл бұрын

I dont think ending ending like his dad would be such a bad thing after all...

@TheMurtukov

2 жыл бұрын

His dad ended up to live an extraordinary life

Tom Hanks really can act. One of the best movies ever made.

@JD-ob2ci

Жыл бұрын

💯

@themchuila7826

Жыл бұрын

Ok so Now u know aight u r not foolish afterall

@mrzkittlez-Uk

Жыл бұрын

@@themchuila7826 who hurt u

@jimmymackinnon8474

Жыл бұрын

Wow, two lies in two sentences.

@theatticaddict

Жыл бұрын

@@jimmymackinnon8474 😐

"He got a daddy named Forest too?" 😂😂😂 One of my favorite lines of the whole movie.

this scene was so intense...he doesn't want a life for his son that he had himself. being mocked. being hunted. being throwed with rocks. being laughed at. hardly being taked serious. his pain about all that happened to him since he was born and how he suffered the whole time was clearly breaking through at this moment.

This was the moment that turned Forrest Gump from a good movie to a great movie for me. The heartbreaking realisation that this whole time Forrest knew about himself just puts every other scene in the movie into a totally different, more complex and more emotional light.

@leejee88

Жыл бұрын

His mom kept it 💯 with him the whole time .that despite his handicap he was capable of a life even though it would be harder for him than others

@CrazyIshan69

Жыл бұрын

He did say "I may not be a smart man..." earlier though.

@vernonmeeks4838

Жыл бұрын

Amen to that. This is one of the most profound post of this clip

@basudhabandyopadhyay4624

Жыл бұрын

@@vernonmeeks4838 Totally In Agreement With You

@terdfergeson23

Жыл бұрын

@@CrazyIshan69 He said, “I am not a smart man, but I know what love is” you don’t need to be smart to know what’s important

One of the lovely overlooked moments in this scene - when Jenny tells Forrest it's his son, and Forrest reels backwards, she knows immediately what to do, that he needs to hear that he did nothing wrong. It shows how well she knew him, how much she loved him even though her trauma had broken her for so long.

@dupe8383

Жыл бұрын

Lol, it ain't his kid

@Sinned0815

Жыл бұрын

@@dupe8383 Yup, who says she didn't lied to him. He is a billionaire after all so it makes perfect sense for Jenny to lie to him.

@gwendolinkirkegaard1812

Жыл бұрын

@@Sinned0815 it is implied by the same postures and head movements both Forrests do while watching TV. While it is absolutely possible that it is not his kid, the extra detail of both behaving the same while watching TV then would not make any sense.

@KenofLyoko4

Жыл бұрын

@@dupe8383 oh shut that crap up. That’s his son.

@dupe8383

Жыл бұрын

@@KenofLyoko4 if you're a dad, you're probably not the actual father and I struck a nerve

In my opinion, i don't think forrest was "stupid" he was very smart and wise. People never paid him the respect and attention he deserved because how he spoke. But he was really good at absorbing information. I just feel his mama sheltered him.

@JCaesar71306

8 ай бұрын

He is objectively below average in terms of intelligence. Thats kind of the whole point of the movie. Just because you arent smart doesnt mean you cant do great things.

@freenrg888

4 ай бұрын

@@JCaesar71306 Forrest Gump was not intelligent as measured by IQ tests. However, his mind was quiet, very quiet... and this allowed pure wisdom as simple action to operate in his life. That's a much higher level of intelligence than a high IQ linked to complex thinking. That's exactly why everything worked out so well for him in life (*)... Just read Lester Levenson's life and you see what I am talking about. * Except for losing Jenny several times.

@ImDaRealBoi

3 ай бұрын

@@freenrg888well, love will make you mind become filled with all sorts of things. Can't blame him for that one

@87alsjth

3 ай бұрын

This came out when I was seven and I’m just now realizing that Forrest may have been on the spectrum.

@danneltheflannel

12 күн бұрын

A bunch of drama/comedy movies back in the 90's made the main character be incredibly goofy or dumb with a pure heart of gold. This was one of the many from Tom Hanks, Adam Sandler, Jim Carrey, and others lol.

"Forrest Gump is the most beautiful thing I've ever seen"

One of most powerful acting by Tom Hanks, when he snaps that he is his son. That skill is just amazing.

@davegroll6599

2 жыл бұрын

He won an oscar for this in 1993... Another oscar in 1994 for the film Philadelphia..2 consecutive years...can you dig that.

@mrmawster9786

2 жыл бұрын

@@davegroll6599 legendary actor

@inigo7576

2 жыл бұрын

@@davegroll6599 it's true he won both Oscars, but it was the other way around: first he won it for Philadelphia, the year after he got it for Forrest Gump.

@puneetmishra4726

2 жыл бұрын

@@inigo7576 Okay (in Forrest's voice)

@angelacarleton9575

2 жыл бұрын

That got me crying to see him hesitate and worried he might have done something wrong. So sensitive Forest was at that moment. No wonder he got the Oscar. Tom Hanks deserved that award.

For everything that Jenny did, there is one very important thing you gotta commend her for in terms of maturity and growth as a person. Because of what she did, she had decided not to tell Forrest about his son right away, taking on the responsibility to clean herself up, find a real job, and support her child on her own until the kid turned five. At which point, she decided to introduce him to Forrest, not only apologizing for what she did, but letting him know that he needn't do anything for her, nor that he did anything wrong. This particular scene is quite impactful and important to Jenny's character.

@lasthopelost9090

2 жыл бұрын

Her childhood really messed her up her life went well enough all things considered I met girls like her always felt like they were running away

@dupe8383

2 жыл бұрын

The bar is so low for females lol

@fluffells8361

2 жыл бұрын

@@dupe8383 And somehow they've managed to dig through bedrock.

@edsonrios5036

2 жыл бұрын

Damn

@eyesofnight

2 жыл бұрын

@@fluffells8361 To be fair, there wasn't much bedrock

Tom Hanks does so much with his eyes. He goes from curious, to shocked, to worried, and, the emotion that hit him between shock and worry. Love. When she said "Isn't he beautiful?" You could see in his eyes that he knew he has a son, and loved him. That's why the idea of Forrest Jr. being like him broke his heart. Re-watch the scene and watch his eyes...... Mind if I cry a little?

This is why Tom hanks is such a beloved, exceptional, highly talented actor. It's moments, such as in that clip, that touch your soul.

@emmapeelandco

4 ай бұрын

Beloved? Do some research and be prepared for a shock… sorry

@ems901

3 ай бұрын

* was *

"This is your son, he's sees dead people."

@Ristopistox

2 жыл бұрын

Not yet! In a couple of years. And then he will become a robot!

@killerwolff3048

2 жыл бұрын

He also wields a Keyblade

@Famouzlastwrds

2 жыл бұрын

Find it in your heart to call on Jesus. He loves you and cares about you brother.

@alexanders.170

2 жыл бұрын

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@s.t.santos5928

2 жыл бұрын

Good one!

"He got a daddy named Forrest too?" Love that line. It is pure Forrest Gump.

@Wadley225

Жыл бұрын

I'll bet she was thinking "No, dumbass, he's your kid".

@rr7firefly

Жыл бұрын

@@Wadley225 Jenny was not a cruel person. She had a soft spot for Forrest, evident way back on the school bus.

This scene always makes me cry. Forrest understands he has a learning disability but the pride on his face when she says his son is smart is priceless

That instant parental concern and deep love- that will forever be one of the most beautiful moments in cinema.

The way he “asks” to talk to his son without saying the words is such a lovely, human moment.

@parthapaul1249

Жыл бұрын

@G E T R E K T yes

His life of pain, mockery, bullying. He didn't want that for his son. It's every father's wish to see their son/daughter grow up to be like them but not Gump. That's a heartbreak

@IssyFishyy

2 жыл бұрын

Honestly. I made it my mindset that if i ever have kids, I’ll teach them to be better than me, not to be like me.

@rachelfox8108

2 жыл бұрын

I think it gets to the heart of what every parent should want-- for their child to have an easier, more contented life than what they had themselves. Parents who struggled should want their child to not have to struggle at all. Forrest made a big life out of very little, but the moment he realised little Forrest was his son, he wanted that boy to have the easier, more dignified path.

@Dillsfawn

2 жыл бұрын

"It's every father's wish to see their son/daughter grow up to be like them..." I know this is an old post, but this is wrong. It may be true for some parents, but not all. And in my humble opinion not the good parents. In my opinion good parents want their children to be *better* than themselves. It's still heartbreaking that Forrest is worried that his son might be "afflicted" with what presumably he believes are his "bad genetics". But it is heart *warming* to see him relieved that his son is smart and not disadvantaged.

@donnalambs9578

2 ай бұрын

Ya think.

3 scenes in this movie brought me to tears: 1. This scene. 2. Forrest at Jenny's grave. 3. Lt. Dan making peace with God.

@nikolas29548

Ай бұрын

Bubba saying « i want to go home » gets me also

@SirJames-rl1mu

5 күн бұрын

Same

2:57 Oh god this part always seriously gets me teary eyed man, it's so sad when Forrest acknowledges his intellectual delays

@user-uu8rm7vx6d

Жыл бұрын

I am too😭

I was too young to appreciate acting skills when I first saw this movie. Tom Hanks was so good in this scene that, probably, for the first time in my life, I realised, how profoundly moving good acting can be. Forrest realising that his son was alright was so painfully uplifting.

@icalexander

2 жыл бұрын

I hear ya, I was 9 when this movie came out. I watched it as a teenager and it was good then but as an adult with a 9 year old that up until I got married I was raising on my own (long story) this makes my heart feel so warm. Knowing that Forrest just accepts his son and the first thing he wants to do is go and interact with him. Just makes me feel happy

@aurora8749

2 жыл бұрын

It's really strange because when I watched this I was really young like five I think and I remember relating to Jenny. I hate her as an adult but I saw her as someone who was hurting and lashed out and was a mess because of it. I was a really angry child.

@robertsenseman4339

2 жыл бұрын

What about her knowing she was dying hence the letter she wrote. After all of letters he wrote and she had them returned to him. Forrest got her letter and didn't return it. He showed up.She now understands what love is and little Forest will be well taken care of and truly loved.

When Forrest and his son both tilted there heads I just wanted to cry because you knew and could definitely see he was a replica of Forrest you could tell within Jenny’s face she sees it too😊😭😭

@sinoperture

2 жыл бұрын

Its a movie.....it is all part of the script and planned.

@derrickgentryhumbleblessed8772

2 жыл бұрын

@@sinoperture true but it’s still very well done by both actors 👍🏾💯

@bandaid.bandit

2 жыл бұрын

@@sinoperture who doesn’t know that lol, he knows it’s a movie

@TheAneats

2 жыл бұрын

This movie had all the feels and that particular head tilting move was pure magic! Higlighting father..son bond!

@derrickgentryhumbleblessed8772

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheAneats facts to that 💯

And this is why he won the Oscar. Superb. They definitely casted the right actor.👍 Life is like a box of chocolates........

As a dad I can totally relate to the reaction, as all fathers who have seen there children for the first time. Excellence.

We all need a Forrest Gump in our lives. Unconditional. What a great character.

@hectorlopez1069

11 ай бұрын

A man that can accomplish anything while being shy.

@kerzytibok3211

10 ай бұрын

I always felt like Forrest Gump and Luke Skywalker are the two best "good guys" in movie history --- some say Rocky Balboa as well but he was too flawed

@yuriy5376

6 ай бұрын

So that you can use and abuse him and leave him to clean up after the mess you made?

@zaidanahnaf9431

4 ай бұрын

We all need to be Forrest Gump

Absolutely heartbreaking. Not that he was scared having a child he was scared that his child might turn out like him and he wanted his little boy to be better than him. It's a struggle I think all of us parents can relate to. All we want is for our kids to be better than us and this was one of the most real situations I think we can all relate to. God bless you mr. Hanks and thank you for reminding us all what it's like to be a parent, that raw Primal instinct to protect and a wish better for our offspring

@truthsmiles

Жыл бұрын

Yes I want my son to be better than me in every way. Fortunately for him that won’t be too difficult haha.

@echolalia682

Жыл бұрын

Imagine being directly connected to every major historical event for the past 30 years and still wanting your kid to turn out better than you

@bethanymittie685

Жыл бұрын

Perfectly said

@khaotictrash

10 ай бұрын

666 likes

Been watching this movie for almost 30 years and can never make it through this part without crying…or when he goes to the tree after she’s buried

@vickilanger1228

4 ай бұрын

Both scenes are it for me too😥😥

I can't ever watch this scene in the film without crying. This one and the one where he goes to talk to Jenny at her gravesite. Tom Hanks played Forrest so simply and beautifully. But then everything he plays is done just exactly right. He chooses his roles wisely. It's why he's probably my favorite actor from today's generation.

My wife and I went to see this in the theater while on our honeymoon in 1994. I recall thinking it was a pretty good movie up until this point; but when this scene came on, I was just wrecked. Absolutely spectacular writing and acting here by all involved. Unforgettable...

@clintleffingwell8129

Жыл бұрын

@Rob 28 years and counting. Thanks! 😀

@drieuxkoeppel4157

Жыл бұрын

@Rob we had our 40th in August. Two grown sons, one son-in-law, and no grandkids (yet). And he’s the finest person I’ve ever been lucky enough to know. We’re both battling COVID (if this is as sick as you get while vaccinated, I’d hate to see how sick you get while UNvaccinated). As sick as we’ve both been, he’s still looking out for me. I’m a very lucky woman! And P, thanks for sticking with me! I love you so much!

@drieuxkoeppel4157

Жыл бұрын

@Rob that’s why we’ll likely need a booster yearly. XBB also seems to attack without regard to the antibodies from vaccines. That’s the big fear. That there will be a pathogen that can do this widespread, and kill millions in the process. What helped us is the Rx’s we got for anti-virals (paxlovid et al). We’re still sick, but so much better after three days of medication. My cough is nearly gone, my hubby’s fever and sore throat are gone. We’ll be okay. Thank goodness for those medications!

@hectorlopez1069

11 ай бұрын

Absolutely, spectacular writing and acting by a wonderful movie.

@kerzytibok3211

10 ай бұрын

I held it together pretty good until this scene and then the leaky eye problem started LOL --- I also got the leaks again when Forrest was speaking at Jenny's grave

As a mom of a special needs child this movie had always moved me to tears but after I had my son it ust hits different.

@baonguyenxuanthai711

Жыл бұрын

Just rewatched Forest Gump for like the 5th time: I laughed, I cried, I shrimped, etc. It's one of my favorites. But when reading the discourse of the movie most of the critisism is always with Jenny. Like everyone seems to genuinely think that 30 second Family Guy joke actually is what happens in the movie. I think it just shows how a lot of people don't have experience or knowledge with sexual abuse victims. Jenny is portrayed fairly tragically and realistically. There's a reason this part of her life is clearly pointed out as it's integral to her actions. There are so many movies that have Jenny like characters without that background and the depth, but here when it's being done so accurately, is the time people get the most upset about it (probably bc Forest is so lovable everyone wants to protect him). Yes she isn't the best person (I wouldn't judge Forest if he didn't want anything to do with her) but even watching now I see the internal struggle she always has regarding Forest. But his unconditional and relentless love is something hard to let go of for someone who's been through what she has, growing up in a time where she was unable to get the help from mental health experts she would need. So she tries filling her life with sex, drugs, adventure, etc to keep her mind occupied. And being with all those abusive boyfriends is a very common action for someone who's suffered from abuse. And critics ignore that Jenny seems aware of all this and does try to get away to let Forest live his life without her, that's part of why she keeps leaving. But codependent relationships are much more common and harder to leave without unbiased intervention than people think. And every time she sees Forest or gets too deep in her choices she runs back. I think the perspective it just helps play into this subconscious heteronormative idea that women can be a succubus who will use men who love them and drain them of their love and money but not really care about them. Instead of seeing women as actual people with depth and complexity and especially ones who have been through what she has. And they also ignore how the movie portrays her, breaking it down to small bits that obfuscate the complexities. If a woman isn't a completely altruistic character in a story then she is generally considered a bad person (look at how complicated bad men are treated by audiences in media vs women) and then going further with Jenny being more damaged than that makes her hated. I don't personally think a character has to always be the best person morally to be a great character. And furthermore she indirectly helps Forest succeed. His love for her is what often kept him passionate and moving to be successful. And her leaving all those times gave him space to pursue those activities. I'm not saying she's responsible for his success but she definitely didn't undermine it. Though I can't help but feel my heart break every time I see the scene when she leaves one of the times and Forest is with his mom by the lake and rests his head on her shoulders. Pretty relatable to me especially in my younger dating life. It's just a sad reality of life that the people you love may not be able to love you the same way. But it's all part of the depth of the story, Jenny torn between giving forest his space (she tells him numerous times she thinks she's bad for him) but unable to ever completely relinquish that love he has for her. Neither Forest nor Jenny have been given their fair share of direction in life to love in a healthier way (Jenny being broken by her history and Forest not having been taught to move on from unrequited love). But I also think people undermine Forest's intelligence more than he deserves and put all the onis on Jenny. Kind of like many people in the movie undermine his intelligence (fancy that...). Forest isn't stupid, he just treats and perceives situations in more simplistic and naive ways. A big factor of why he thinks he's stupid is that people keep telling him he is rather than his actions being stupid. He's a product of a time before we understood nuero divergent intelligence, yet still succeeds in spite of all that. The man is a captivating storyteller, was an ideal soldier when things were explained in clear unambiguous ways, yet still knew to break rank to save his platoon in Vietnam, he understood everything that was happening in Vietnam and it's dangers, starting a shrimping business (how many of you could get a boat and start shrimping without KZread tutorials), didn't let the prostitute sleep with him bc he didn't like her or her breath, understood he was lying in an ad for money, also understands and sympathizes with Jenny's trauma (the not enough rocks line is very underrated imo), etc. He also knows Jenny doesn't love him the way he loves her. He literally calls her out for it and says he understands what love is regardless of what she thinks. He also seems to get that Jenny is dying of Aids (EDIT: It's never explicit what she has) and wants to marry him for the safety and care at the end. Forest chooses this life with her because it makes him happy. I don't really see it as taking advantage of someone cognitively divergent, but two people choosing a situation that works for them. I see it as two wayward souls in a world that doesn't understand how to see anyone not completely binary in their mind and abilities finding each other and living their best life at the end. It's not all perfect, Jenny is not a great person, but Forest is happy and successful. I think that matters. Out of all the critiques on the movie (Jenny, Forest being too pure, coincidences, etc) the only ones that make sense to me now are how weirdly the movie is anti counter culture and pro traditional culture. That anyone can be successful if you pull yourself up by your bootstaps and all the liberals are angry abusive drains in society. And the total belief in a Christian God. I mean damn, the movie implies God caused a storm to ruin the shrimping boats of a bunch of poor black shrimpers just so 2 white guys can become rich. Can't believe I didn't catch that until this viewing. Gump being so effortlessly successful gives unintended creedance to conservative values. As much as I absolutely love this movie and it's one of the few 9 out of 10s in my head cannon, I still can't help but laugh to myself when I think a good tag line would be "Even the dumbest white guy has it easier than minorities and women in this country". But I just blame that on the source material. I mean they fixed up so much from the book (don't read it, I promise you it's not worth it, there's a reason the film rights were sold before the book was published bc the central premise is literally the only good thing about it) it's not surprising some very unuanced anti left aspects stayed involved tbh

@ppdan

Жыл бұрын

@@baonguyenxuanthai711 I don't think she married him for the safety and the care, she did it because she really loved him. She didn't like herself, which is why she considered suicide, and thought she wasn't good enough for Forest. It's possible that at moments she had doubts about them being together because of "how he is" but that wasn't the biggest issue for her.

@oofie2315

Жыл бұрын

@@baonguyenxuanthai711 I AINT READIN ALLAT🔥🔥🔥

@ahmedmahomed

Жыл бұрын

​@@baonguyenxuanthai711 Sheesh, you should post that on a forum. You've really overdone yourself. 🎉

@kensukefan47

Жыл бұрын

As a KZread commentator I couldn't care less.

I absolutely love this film. It saddens me to hear so many people see Jenny as a villain. The sexual abuse she suffered from such a young age had a profound, and believable, effect on her well into adulthood. She didn't treat Forrest badly, just kept him at a distance. The only thing she really did which was wrong was not telling him about him having a son. Pretty bad, but the rest can be excused.

@tt-nm3pz

11 ай бұрын

Nah she was in her 304 phase stop making excuses

@Youtuube304s

11 ай бұрын

she tried to give forrest aids.

@Jace_the_mace

11 ай бұрын

@@tt-nm3pzShe was sexually and physically abused by her own father so no, she was not just a simple 304. Forrest grew up in a nice home with a loving parent which is why he turned out so good.

@tt-nm3pz

11 ай бұрын

@@Jace_the_mace she was a hoe simple as that stop trying to make it more than it seemed

@audie-cashstack-uk4881

10 ай бұрын

When litterally embodying female nature hypergamey and users of good men of course we hate her she is the embodiment of a thot

1:55 "mom, why do you change my name every time you bring a friend home?"

@renerpho

Ай бұрын

Together with someone yelling "run Forrest, run!" at 2:08, this may be tied for the best way to ruin this scene.

Hanks acting is literally perfect

Words can't capture how many times this movie has moved me ....

@pelajthakor8927

2 жыл бұрын

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@CoCotheTurtle

2 жыл бұрын

@Nota Zip ___ How about numbers?

That's the most heartbreaking scene of all time. I always cry on it. Pure loving from Forrest for Jenny.

'Is he smart'. Poor sweet Forrest, so so wise and loving. Most moving cinema moment I've ever seen.

There is no award big enough for Tom Hanks' performance in this movie. A masterpiece!

@xaenon

2 жыл бұрын

Mr. Hanks is the master of his craft. Hard to believe his career started in a crummy sitcom.

"He's the most beautiful thing I've ever seen " .....that is real love at its most basic but complicated definition.

Forrest hadn’t even met his son before and his first priority was the well-being of him. That’s a father and a good man right there

One of the sweetest and most heartbreaking moments ever put on film...

Jenny already knows she's dying in this scene. The cards were stacked against her from childhood and she made a lot of mistakes along the way trying to put back together her own broken life. But, in spite of how imperfect her journey has been, she introduced Forrest to his son, knowing that this is something she can do right. She can give her kid something she never had, by giving him away to the one person she knows she can trust. The curse of abuse and neglect that was bestowed on her will not pass to her son. It dies with her.

@squawkietalkie56

Жыл бұрын

you may be the only person in this comment section who understands her character

@kerzytibok3211

10 ай бұрын

I love this scene because it's really about forgiveness and salvation --- very similar to how Christians get "saved" --- Jenny needed Forrest to know how sorry she was about her actions --- and if you pay attention to Forrest's facial expression he looks confused --- like "why is my girl apologizing to me when she did nothing wrong?" --- shows how much he loves her!

@user-qr9uh1fd8g

Ай бұрын

​@@kerzytibok3211🤍💘🕊️🧬😥💗❤️💖🎶🫶

This is the scene that earned Mr. Hanks his Oscar. The second he realizes this kid is his son, he goes from happy to a multitude of negative emotions, such as fear and confusion, like that.

@Dracomies

Жыл бұрын

This and when he speaks to Jenny for the final time and tells her how she would be so proud of Forrest Jr.

Tom Hanks has this really great way of acting without speaking. Emotive? I think it is called. Priceless scene.

"Is he smart or..." Damn. He knew. He always knew.

I always feel happy and almost sad at this scene because of how Jenny ends. At least little Forest has his dad. And it’s so beautiful that Dad Forest is worried about little Forest having his disability. Which Jenny eases his worry by saying his son is in the top of his class. Lovely movie.

@kpro9560

2 жыл бұрын

Great movie! There was talk of a Forest Gump 2, but I'm glad they never made it. In Forrest Gump, Jenny dies of AIDS. In 2 one of the storylines had Forrest Jr. dying of AIDS also. That would have destroyed the magic of this great movie.

@lyghtleafeon9048

2 жыл бұрын

@@kpro9560 totally agree

@Putomayowhore

2 жыл бұрын

@@kpro9560 ???? The 2nd one doesn't contain Forrest Jr dying of AIDS... he doesn't even have AIDS. And it wasnt even a sequel. It was a completely different story and rendition of his character

@kpro9560

2 жыл бұрын

@@Putomayowhore You answered your own question/opinion. There was never a sequel. There was never a Forrest Gump 2. There were several different concepts of possible scripts for a sequel (one of which included a JR with AIDS) but they were never filmed. But of course, you have never seen an interview with Tom Hanks discussing that very scenario. Try Googling: Forrest Gump JR with AIDS.

@kpro9560

2 жыл бұрын

@victoria It's called Google! Try it sometime

3:41 I like how both dad and son tilt their head to the left when watching tv

The first thing he asks is if his son is smart... It's the only part of the whole movie that makes me cry. It's very hard for me to cry anymore..

This is my favorite scene. The attention given to every detail - all the emotions Forrest would feel in that moment, how Jenny would respond, and then the two Forrests' heads cocked to the left as they watch TV - is brilliant! Still makes me cry. ❤

I really hated how jenny waited so many years to tell Forrest about his son. Hypothetically if Jenny never contracted AIDS, would she have never told Forrest about his kid?

@joewhitehead3

2 жыл бұрын

I’d like to think she would have

@redneckgearheadgarage495

2 жыл бұрын

@@joewhitehead3 it wasn't aids, it was hep c.

@StonyRC

2 жыл бұрын

@@redneckgearheadgarage495 - I always wondered about that. Did she say "virus" because she couldn't easily explain what was really killing her or was it HIV / Hep B or C or even malignancy. What was it that made you think Hep C?

@spaghetti1641

2 жыл бұрын

Forest ran when he was stressed. Jenny ran when she was stressed too. That's the point. People run when they are scared. He even had the urge to run in this scene. People hate on Jenny because they hold her to a higher standard than all the people who abused her, and what we love about forest they hate about her.

@rezaiyaz1439

2 жыл бұрын

@@StonyRC i think the filmmakers themselves confirmed it was actually hep c after people had been speculating for years that it was hiv. Honestly hiv would have been entirely possible as well in view of jenny's past...plus hiv would have been in line with the movie's theme of world changing events happening to its main characters.

My fav line is “he’s the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen”. Considering a man who had gone through and seen a lot of things in his life, the words came out from his mouth without a single doubt. As a father of two kids, I can’t agree more with him.

2:45 At the beginning of the movie, Jenny was the most beautiful thing he had ever seen. Then he met his son.

"He got a daddy named forest too?" at first I was laughing my ass off, then the ultimate reverse uno card at "is he smart or is he..." made me from cry laughing to cry crying

@RottenMuLoT

Жыл бұрын

I picture your reaction like Matthew McConaughey in that Interstellar meme crying and laughing simultaneously 😂

That moment in a nutshell shows all the love,pride,deep feeling one has for their child. So touching. 😢❤

Love that he didn’t run out when he found out he had a son like Jenny always ran out on him

3:06 That sigh of relief after he realises that his kid is smart, must be the best feeling for a dad that his kid is not going to suffer like he did !

He asked about wether his son was smart or not with tears in his eyes. This shows, he understands the gravity of his own condition and yet he never let's it affect him in any manner. That's how strong is character was.

I remember being really critical of Jenny as a kid. I didn't understand the subplot with her dad. Now, as a father, i have kids. Two daughters. Returning to the film, i now understand what it was saying.... Its so utterly revolting. I cannot fathom the trauma inflicted upon that innocent little girl. There exist no hell deep enough to improson a monster like that. How any man could do that, let alone to his own daughter.... I just don't understand.

@ronniestar8762

6 ай бұрын

i was only about 10 when this movie came out and i thought Jenny was just bitter cos she lived in a shit hole of a house but there was a little more to do it than that...

5 year's later Forrest finds out the kid isn't his and the real father comes to claim custody.

This is my favorite movie of all time. I love how when Forrest finds out he has a son, the first thing he asks is if his child is smart because he knows he has a mental handicap that has made a lot of parts of his life very difficult, and he doesn't want that for his child.

@captain4595

2 жыл бұрын

Had a depression after watching the movie

@lizzvilla6468

2 жыл бұрын

Forest had Autism?

@mrmcpineappl7572

2 жыл бұрын

@@lizzvilla6468 No. He is just medically dumb

One of the all time great movies. Hank's performance was a revelation--a complete tour de force.

Handicapped people are some of the kindest, patient and good hearted people. We could learn a lot from them. Forrest Gump taught those around him many life lessons. He was bullied yet he never retaliated or treated others poorly. Did you notice Forrest was continuously blessed in his life? He did good onto others and the goodness came back tenfold.

I was 18 when this movie was new. I’ve seen this film countless times. 29 years later, I cried during this scene for the first time. Absolutely beautiful. Tom Hanks deserved the Oscar he got for this. ❤

What is very telling of his character is his reaction when he thought Jenny may have had a husband or partner and did not react badly at all thinking there may be someone else she is with or seeing. Forrest is very romantically attracted to Jenny and yet even if there was a father figure present, all he wanted was the best for Jenny and their child. After what Forrest had been through to try and be with Jenny and how it left him emotionally and probably mentally negative, he just wants to see Jenny after all these years. Bless him.

@FatGouf

2 жыл бұрын

Just to say even in the end Jenny still took advantage of Forrest.

@Putomayowhore

2 жыл бұрын

@@FatGouf No she didn't. She was dying and wanted her child to not be an orphan. You would do the exact same.

@FatGouf

2 жыл бұрын

@@Putomayowhore So im dying and wants the best for my kid, so I went to my wealthy and naive childhood friend who's pretty much obsessed with me and tell him my kid is his. How is that not taking advantage?

@yivunqp963

Жыл бұрын

@@FatGouf but Forrest manage to achieve all he manages too because Jenny kept leaving him. I believe Jenny loves him too, which is why she kept away. But having a child when she is dying, she needs to find the father. Also, Forrest is the father and most importantly, he is not the kind of man to run away from being a father by declaring the child is won't be his.

@jimmyrodriguez5670

Жыл бұрын

Yup, every woman's dream. A dumb rich man who she can walk all over, and he will still lover her in the end.

Forrest knows he is "slow" thats why he asks if little Forrest is smart. It hits hard when you find out he knows he isn't like other people.

This scene made me smile and cry

@NeoHomoSapien

Жыл бұрын

🥲🥲

Wonderful actors! All three are fantastic. This is one of the most touching scenes in film history. I have tears in my eyes every time...

'is he smart...' this scene always gets me. he loves him so much already and he just wants the best for his son.

That stare from Jenny at the end of this clip is amazing. She knew she was sick, and that it was very serious. Its' almost as if she's thinking, 'okay, little Forest is now in a better place than I could ever provide, and most importantly, he'll be safe when I'm gone'. Heart breaking.

I have watched this movie several times, and every time, without exception, I find new details I overlooked the last time. One of my favorite movies ever.

The moment that Forest learns that he is a father is one of the most intense scenes of the movie. It’s like the whole room around him got sucked in.

“Is he smart, or is he an idiot like me?” The fact he’s always been aware of the reality, and still kept going best he can, trying to see the best in people, is so heartbreaking…

@ericcutrer1467

Жыл бұрын

He didn't say "is he an idiot like me?", He stopped at or.

@marcdumont2275

Жыл бұрын

lmao he didn't say idiot

@soundofperserverance3363

Жыл бұрын

😆

@akialex5103

Жыл бұрын

@Eric Cutrer He let the intrusive thoughts win 😂

@willbebexxsoon

Жыл бұрын

gump isnt an idiot, he never went full retard

Literally just balled my eyes out ! Haven’t seen this film for so long and I forget how emotional it is poor forest

@smdrt0072

2 жыл бұрын

Pls...pls...pls...watch...one of the winderful.movie...at first seem boring...but ull realised ...wat a beautiful movie...

I watched this movie in a very unlikely place. It was in an elective class called U.S History Through Film where, as its name suggests, was a class where we got to watch movies in order to learn about U.S history. When we got to the 60's and 70's, the Vietnam era and such, our teacher had us watch this film and I feel very lucky to have gotten to seen it.

The thing that always gets me is that she was entirely aware that he loved her in a pure way unlike no one else she ever had in her life, and if she knew about his running then she probably know that he was ridiculously wealthy- but she never took advantage of that. She could have had an easy life but at the time when she had the best ability to, she knew that she would just be a destructive force on his life and he didn't deserve that, even if he believed she deserved all the love he had to give her. He wanted to give her everything he had earned, and she couldn't take it until she felt she could stand on her own beside him instead of being taken care of- at least until she got sick. They always remind me of "You can go your own way" with the line "If I could, baby I'd give you my world. How can I when you won't take it from me."

@CoolGobyFish

6 ай бұрын

most likely she did not know he was wealthy, as he lived an extremely modest life when she came back to have sex with him. the reality is that she never loved him. she wanted someone better, he was her last choice cause she was dying. a good lesson to all men.

@Sumguyinavan_

6 ай бұрын

@@CoolGobyFish totally disagree. He was the person who cared about her and made her feel the most safe for her entire childhood, but she was a very damaged person because of her father. Forrest told her "I'm not a smart man, but I know what love is." but I don't know that she was ever sure about it because of how traumatized she was by her home life as a child. She had a life she wanted that wasn't being a housewife and she pursued it to her own destruction. She was a walking bundle of red flags and she was well aware that he loved her anyway. Its not that she wanted someone better, I don't believe she ever thought she was good enough for the Olympian, war hero, football all american, multimillionaire, with a heart of gold.

@CoolGobyFish

6 ай бұрын

@@Sumguyinavan_ she didn't say : I love you. she said- you can marry me now!! she never loved him. she settled for him because she had no other options.

@user-qr9uh1fd8g

Ай бұрын

She needed to feel better before she could be a wife

This still puts tears in my eyes after all these years. IMHO Tom Hanks played his role with humility and empathy, arguably his best performance even to this day.

@peterwestgrove

Жыл бұрын

Yep, I'm sat here fighting away tears. :)

2:59 right here at this moment, has to be one of the greatest moments in movie history when he finds out his son is not like him and will not endure what he went through... his first moment of concern was the core of what it means to be a father.... sob I cried my eyes out