Review of Forrest Gump (1994) by Michael K — 06 Sep 2014

While the movie has some mixed messages,Forrest Gump is a heartwarming movie thanks to its simple story,funny humor,and wonderful cast put together.

This review of Forrest Gump (1994) was written by Michael K on 06 Sep 2014.

Forrest Gump has generally received very positive reviews.

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