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Forrest Gump fans say film would be 'completely different' if iconic scene was cut

A legendary sequence from the blockbuster movie Forrest Gump almost didn't make it to the big screen, and its absence would have completely transformed the entire film. Movie enthusiasts argue a major ...
The Cheat Sheet

‘Forrest Gump’ Left Out a Fascinating Scene Involving Martin Luther King Jr.: ‘We Went a Bridge Too Far’

While viewers go on an emotional roller coaster following Forrest Gump’s life in the movie, sharing his joy and shedding bittersweet tears, that audience connection could’ve been lost if it wasn’t for ...
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The Famous ‘Forrest Gump’ Scene Tom Hanks Had To Pay For Himself

Thomas Butt is a senior writer. An avid film connoisseur, Thomas actively logs his film consumption on Letterboxd and vows to connect with many more cinephiles through the platform. He is immensely ...
IndieWire

Tom Hanks Originally Underestimated Impact of ‘Forrest Gump’ ‘Box of Chocolates’ Bench Scene

Even Tom Hanks was skeptical about the “Forrest Gump” framing device. The 1994 film, which went on to win Best Picture, stars Hanks as earnest Vietnam War veteran Forrest, who has an IQ of 75. While ...
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Is Forrest Gump Really A Good Movie?

I've spent the past five years of my life having the same argument with Sean O'Connell, who also works here if you're new to the site. He is convinced "Forrest Gump" sucks. Like he doesn't think it's ...