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  1. 12-Oct-2006 #1
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    Just watching "Forrest Gump"...

    What a great clever film


    God I wish I'd been a fly on the wall with then trying to pitch it to the studio execs!
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    Yeah it was on TV the other night,i'd forgotten how much i enjoyed it,& its one of those films that tugs at the old heart strings a fair bit.In these days of mostly throwaway movies its nice to have some that actually stir up some emotion!
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    It's such a beautiful ride! Funny, sad and inspiring...

    How such a great film sits on the premis of a guy who just isn't very bright never stops amazing me...
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    im guessing you guys saw it on film 4 when i did, and yeah its an under rated film that was back when hollywood made quality films still.

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    Never seen it!
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    Quote Originally Posted by CapnSpaulding View Post
    Never seen it!
    Your statement and your avatar seem to strangely go together.
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    Aye I've been watching bits of it on FilmFour and had forgotten how good a film it is, it's really captivating and is one of those emotional rollercoaster flicks - like Shawshank Redemption - some really inspiring moments, some really sad moments and some really funny moments.

    Hollywood needs to make more films like it.

    "I gotta go back for Bubbaaaaaa!!"
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    Forrest Gump: 3D
    Forrest Gump: The Revenge Of Bubba
    Forrest Gump: He's Back ... And Black!
    Forrest Gump: Runnin' On Empty
    Forrest Gump: Bubba 'n' Gump Ride Again

    and...

    Forrest Gump: Magic Legs Septuple DVD Special Edition Director's Cut

    Something along those lines?

    Anyone got any more?
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    Forrest gump:the beginning (tom hanks as the voice of forrest jizz,a heartwarming tale of sperm & eggs)
    Forrest gump 2 jennys return
    Forrest gu3p
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    Quote Originally Posted by MinionZombie View Post
    Forrest Gump: 3D
    Forrest Gump: The Revenge Of Bubba
    Forrest Gump: He's Back ... And Black!
    Forrest Gump: Runnin' On Empty
    Forrest Gump: Bubba 'n' Gump Ride Again

    and...

    Forrest Gump: Magic Legs Septuple DVD Special Edition Director's Cut

    Something along those lines?

    Anyone got any more?

    and if time allows a crossover with ernest p warrel.

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  11. 13-Oct-2006 #11
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    Forrest Gump was a book by Winston Groom back in the mid 1980's, before it was adapted as a movie.
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