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All parent reviews for Forrest Gump
Average rating based on 25 parent reviews:
- 44% say language is an issue
- 40% say sexual content is an issue
- 36% say there are positive messages
- 28% say violence is an issue
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Run Forrest Run!
this movie is a great absolute classic that everyone should watch, but it is quite bad for a PG-13 movie, we see a girl take off her bra (we see her bare back, but no boobs), mom has to have sex with a principal in order to get in a school (nothing is shown, but we hear moaning), we also see a man look at a pornographic magazine which actually suprising does show boobs, we see tom hanks about to have sex (nothing is shown), a girl trys to rape forrest gump, but he pushes her out the window, we see blood splatter out of her skull as she hits the ground, we see a man get his legs blown off blood spurts from the wound, we also see a man sniff cocaine, inject heroine, and smoke weed, it is very explicit for a PG-13 film, but it's so good everyone should see it
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Forrest Gump Review
I love this movie. I think it's one of the best movies ever. There are a lot of historical references in it. Also, the main character show that through hard work and dedication, you can achieve anything. They also show the importance of family throughout the story. The only down side is there is a good amount of violence and some bad language because they are in the Vietnam war, so some things are said and done that might not be appropriate for young children.
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Life Is Like A Box Of Chocolates...If You're Old Enough To Understand
Forrest Gump is a great commentary on American life from the 1950s-1980s. You can easily take a tour of history through the people that Forrest encounters (Elvis, JFK, LBJ, Black Panthers, etc.) and events (Vietnam, Attempted Ford assassination, invention of Apple Computers, etc.). I question whether or not even a 13 year-old will fully get this movie as they may or may not know about some of the events that take place. Having said that, because Forrest is such an affable character and has such a true love for Jenny, even an 11 year-old will find this movie fun to watch.
If there are any disturbing scenes in this movie, you can easily imagine as to what they are--the suggested abuse Jenny gets from her father (even thought it doesn't show anything), Forrest's encounter with the Black Panthers and former Alabama Governor Wallace (the N---word IS used), and the violent war scenes from Vietnam.
Forrest is a great friend and has the most pure and innocent love one can imagine. Good values children can take away are things like: the value of friendships, the value of true love, respecting one's parents and elders, serving our country, nobody likes to be teased, and to treat others like you would want to be treated.
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Great for anyone in or from an abusive environment!
For adults, it's fine. NOT for kids, unless the kid lives in an abusive environment. I really "get it" where Jenny returns to the house she lived in with her dad and she threw rocks at it and then dropped to the ground in tears. Wish he would've bull dozed it right after she did that instead of waiting. Better yet, let HER drive the dozer!
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A great movie, but not for young teens
What the Common Sense review does not mention is an early scene in which Forrest's mother has sex with the school principal to get Forrest into public school, and Forrest hears plenty of noise from the principal while that's happening. Also, the "foreplay" scene is not appropriate for young teens or children.
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simply horrible!
I don't know why anyone would want to watch this a second time! It pokes fun at mentally challenged people and isn't humorous in the least. Certainly not for children.
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Beware!
There is some bad stuff such as war violence, swearing,
drug use, and child abuse. Recommand this movie to children to ages 13 and up.
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Forrest Gump
A moving, powerful, and funny movie the whole family will charish for years and years to come. Tom Hank's greatest role ever played in his acting carrer by far.
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Cool
A cool movie and sweet. Watch it! Beware of content ages 14 should be able to handle it.
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Forrest Gump blew my mind away
When I saw this movie, it was one of my top five favorite movies of all time. But the war scene was a little bloody, and the movie had a little bit of sexual situations and strong cuss words, but this is an awesome movie and you should see this! You'll be glad you did!
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Great movie, I would say for 14-15 years old though. A little too much sexual stuff in it for kids any younger.
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An Excellent Achievement! Bravo!
This is a brilliant film and a wonderful achievement! Tom Hanks is absolutely awesome as Forrest Gump. PARENTS: In my opinion, I believe this should have been rated R for War Violence and Images, Sexuality, brief Nudity, Language, and some Drug Use. It contains particularly graphic war violence and peril, frequent sexual themes, nudity, language, and some strong depictions of drug use. Despite it's violent and sexual content, it is a beautiful movie, and it should be viewed by everyone at some point. Thanks for reading - Movie Man
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This movie is a classic thats for sure. There is language, some drug content, some violence and sensuality but this still ok for teens. go check this one out.
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Yuck
Yes, Tom Hanks performed brilliantly but overall this movie was disgusting. The amount of sex, language, drugs etc. was unreal and depressing. I never get the impression of love, care or concern for Forrest in this movie. One movie I wish I could forget and erase ever having watched.
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This is a fantastic movie, moving and educational this deserves to be on everyones top 10. There is no violence, but some of the main characters die and this is very sad. There is some minor language such as sh-t and 1 instance of F--K YEAH!!! Jenny works as a stripper at one point and has sex with forrest, but you don't see anything. This still to this day is a firm family favourite.
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Oh my goodness!
This is one of the best movies I have ever seen. I wouldn't let my nine year old sister see it, for sure, and I wouldn't let your kid watch it unless they were atleast 13. It was very touching, Jenny was so incredibly adorable, and although some parts of the movie were questionable, the overall message was beautiful. 5 million stars.
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A Movie Full of Great Lessons and Great Acting
I was sad to see the negative adult reviews on this movie. No, it is definitely not for young children. I watched the edited television version with my 10-year-old and talked to her about what we were seeing as we went; but I won't let her watch the unedited DVD. That being said, I think 14-year-olds and up can learn a lot from seeing this with their parents. It addresses issues from drugs to sex to war to people who are mentally challenged in a compassionate, (movie)-realistic way. What a great starting point for a talk with my son!
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