Always something new to see in an old classic

Rating: 10/10 (11 June 2018)

Truly a great movie. Even after having seen the movies a dozen times or more I'll notice something new. Lt. Dan tells Forrest that when he's a shrimp boat captain that's the day he'll be an astronaut. Then, at the wedding between Forrest and Jenny he shows up with his magic legs, just like they use on the space shuttle.
For so much of the movie the viewer thinks Forrest to be oblivious to his mental shortfalls but he gives those little pieces of himself that let you know he's fully aware. When he sees Jenny and little Forrest and he's so worried Forrest is going to be like him is freakin' perfect. And then to find out Kurt Russell is the unaccredited voice of Elvis is just great.
The movie is almost schmaltzy but it's just so well done it can get away with it. I love this movie and it gets better every time I see it. Writing, acting, directing, everything is done flawlessly. If you meet anyone who doesn't like this movie I'd bet that person has a heart the size of a peanut.