Not THE Greatest But Still Great

Rating: 7/10 (29 September 2008)

In the reviews I read for this film I'm surprised no one has mentioned the classic Being There (1979), Peter Sellers 2nd to last film, because there are many similarities between the two, to some extent as completely stealing from the film (they both are devoid of the racism and greed around because them, etc.).
Now with Robert Zemeckis, the man behind the Back to the Future trilogy and Who Framed Roger Rabbit, you expect a great film, and Forrest Gump is. But it does NOT deserve to be in the top 50. For instance, I find very hard to believe that Forrest could be at so many important events at such small period of time. Also if his legs are so strong wouldn't his good balance keep his back from being so crooked (I'm no chiropractor so it could be plausible). I also find it hard to believe about Forrest's and Jenny's relationship, she only sees him when she's in need.
Now lets focus on the positives: special effects are awesome, you can easily believe he is there. Tom Hanks does an excellent performance as Forrest, which makes the special effects even more believable. So if you have three hours to spare Forrest Gump is an excellent choice to watch.