We hope you enjoy this Reaction Video. Wow, it really hooks the audience in and we really feel for the characters. It hit us both as we laughed and cried. This is relaly great quality filmmaking. Apologies for not being able to publish this earlier, we actually recorded it a week ago but hadn't had time to edit it until recently. We hope you enjoy our reactions.
1: you nailed "excercising the arms" an idiom for drinking heavily. 2: Gary Sinese and Tom Hanks are together in Apollo 13 about a moon mission gone sideways. It's a brilliant movie, edge of your seat kinda movie. Kid friendly. Historically accurate. Awe-inspiring movie!!! Please consider it. I highly recommend.
I’ve watched this movie scores of times and seen so many reactions, and when you pointed out sally fields’ feather earrings I was stunned! 5:57 love y’all’s reactions!
@@GenerationMediaReaction my parents never spoke to me about tough topics so I figured most things out by making mistakes in my life. Glad I’m in a better place and can congratulate parents who talk with their kids rather than than envy them 🤗
You're an excellent father. Sometimes themes/scenes get missed by younger eyes and you were explaining those in a way that you felt was best for your son. Bravo, sir.
Very impressed with how you explain Jenny to your son, most grown people villainize her instead of understanding her ptsd or the time periods lack of phones/way to contact each other etc
Jenny is such a misunderstood character. She didn’t think her love for Forrest was real because she thought she was molesting him the way her father had molested her.
How dare they villainize a woman who, if she were a man doing the same to a woman, would be in prison for sexual assault. You can't choose what happens to you, or who your parents are, but justifying everything she did because she had a shitty life is stupid. Just another chance for people to villainize men, and disguise themselves as the victims instead. All Forrest ever does is love her, be there for her, listen to her talk about her frustrations, and all she ever does until the end is use him. She says, in plain English, I know you wouldn't treat me that way Forrest. She is acutely aware that her decision making, with men in particular, is terrible. Yet there she goes, continuing to do it for another at least 3 years. Good for you, you got your 20 something likes and you look like an empathetic person. It's bullshit, and everyone knows it. If she were a man, we allllllllll know how this would go. Stop it.
@@AceManning18 You obviously missed the point of the dorm room scene. That was Jenny realizing what she was doing to Forrest was just like what her father did to her, and that was why she kept running away from him.
As a dad, I saw the happiness and sadness in your eyes when Forrest found out he was a dad. We can easily tell you're a great dad and that those feelings hit close to home. Our kids are the most beautiful things we've ever seen and we all want the absolute best for them all.
This method of watching the films together uninterrupted is something I didn’t foresee as being so strong. You might like our reaction to Stand By Me… it really pulls at Dad and son elements as well
Thank you for understanding why Jenny reacted the way she did. Many reactors just bashed her without pointing out the abuse she endured as a child and never seemed to connect the dots that the abuse is what caused her to pick abusive men. She didn't think she deserved better. She was damaged and she didn't want to hurt Forrest. So many reactors just hated Jenny and acted like she was hurting Forrest on purpose. Also, when she had his son, that was when Forrest had been running across the country for over 3 years so she could not get a hold of him. She was finally in a good place, sober, and ready to let Forrest in her life again.
@@springmontes ..I myself have been told by a couple of men to just "Get over it" when I told them I was molested as a child and how that damaged me. Some people don't understand or don't care.
@@brendag5263 I'm so sorry that happened to you and that you've encountered people that heartless. Some people have zero empathy and aren't worth wasting energy on.
I have absolute compassion for what she went through. That said, I still hold her accountable for only letting Forest know he had a son when she did. You don't have to be cold hearted and dismissive of someone's pain and trauma to also see that it is wrong to pretend the a mother/child bond is sacrosanct while a father/child is just whatever.
"Anyway, like I was sayin', shrimp is the fruit of the sea. You can barbecue it, boil it, broil it, bake it, saute it. Dey's uh, shrimp-kabobs, shrimp creole, shrimp gumbo. Pan fried, deep fried, stir-fried. There's pineapple shrimp, lemon shrimp, coconut shrimp, pepper shrimp, shrimp soup, shrimp stew, shrimp salad, shrimp and potatoes, shrimp burger, shrimp sandwich. That- that's about it." -Bubba
She died in 1982, and she talked about an undiagnosed sickness, at that time everyone pretty much drew the conclusion that she died of AIDS due to the lifestyle of men, and drugs. and in the early 80's is when AIDs made the scene. A great movie with mature subject matter, good Job guys.
@@badguy1481 Granted. And yet Zemeckis chose not name her condition, to leave it ambiguous exactly what her condition at a time in history when we know everyone was trying to figure out HIV and AIDs. The year was 1981, which happens to be the year of the first reports of what was called, at the time, 'gay cancer'.
@@badguy1481The producer just recently finally came clean and admitted it was AIDS. It makes perfect sense for the time (early 80s, when many were dying from it, there was no treatment or cure, and they really knew very little about it - how it was transmitted, etc) and because she was an IV drug user (huge clue!). Drs/scientists already knew what hepatitis was long before the early 80s! We had no cure yet; that is true. But the rest of what Jenny said doesn't fit the description of hepatitis at all.
Even tho ive seen this movie hundreds of times, towards the end when he asks if his son is smart or if hes like him it breaks me everytime. Great reaction guys!
Damn! The way you explained to your boy is a real breath of fresh air! I wish there were more people like you on social media. There's so little of the positive father model in the ether.I also was holding my breath, waiting for your explanation of the dorm room scene 😅😅😅
Love the matching shirts! Such a beautiful film and story, Gary Sinise as Lt Dan was my absolute favorite he nailed that role. My dad fought in Vietnam just a crazy time, blessed he made it home, they way they put his character in all these historical events was super cool Highly recommend Big with Tom Hanks, I definitely believe you both would really enjoy it
haha, the shirts! We tried our best to match Forrest!. Our reaction contains lots of love for Gary Sinise. Dad has worked with veterans with disabilities here in the UK, so we applaud the work of Mr Sinise. Hope you enjoy!
@@GenerationMediaReaction wow that's awesome of your dad! Our veterans need all the love and support they can get! Great reaction always look forward to you guys
@GenerationMediaReaction same here in US, I hate getting political but we are giving illegals free health care and places to live and we have more homeless vets living in tents barely surviving.
I loved this movie the first time I saw it as a kid. As the years passed, I was fortunate to navigate my experimental phase and grow into a decent adult. Somehow, the film found its way back into my life, and I watched it again. Now, it resonates with me on another level-not only as a father but also as a son, watching my own mom age.
Back to back Oscars for Tom. The movie holds up very well today. Jenny had AIDS, remember the bus said 1981. It was the early days, but her drug use and 'other activities' made her exposed to it. She married Forrest knowing he would protect their son after she was gone.
I can remember the first time I watched this movie. I watched it with my parents when I was around six or seven years old. It was the first time I ever realized that my own parents would die, and that I will probably be alive to experience that someday. I was devastated and I remember crawling into my parents’ laps and crying, saying I didn’t want them to die. Even though that was a hard thing to come to terms with at such a young age, the film is so amazing that I loved it and watched it often throughout my childhood. I still can’t watch the end monologue by Jenny’s grave without being moved to tears. Thank you for sharing your reactions and commentary, this was a special one.
A great movie that I’m looking forward to watching with my son (who’s slightly older than yours). You’ve laid down an impressive template to follow. Good work
I really enjoyed your reaction. Thank you for this. One thing that always stuck out to me was when Forrest starts running after Jenny leaves him. This calls me back to earlier in the film when Forrest is going to be shipped to Vietnam and Jenny tells him not to try to be brave. If he feels he is ever in danger to just run. Then, at the time in his life when he is most hurt, he goes running for 3 years and doesn't understand why.
The part where Jenny turns down Forrest’s marriage proposal is so sad because he thinks that in her eyes he’s not worthy, but the truth is by then she realizes although he is simple, she sees what a great man Forrest is, and he is whats best for her, but feels that she’s damaged goods and actually not worthy of him
“charlie “ comes from the phonetic alphabet referral to the North Vietnamese aka Viet Cong or VC . Victor Charlie is the phonetic alphabet names for “V” and “C” they just said “ Charlie” for short
When I was younger I thought Jenny was kind of a villain to Forrest. But as I got older, and experienced a lot of the things that can happen to a person as a result of childhood sexual abuse trauma, like substance abuse, unhealthy relationships, and the belief you're not good enough for good people (and came to learn those things aren't often the fault of the survivor), I came to understand Jenny. She did the best she could with what she had. And when she herself had healed enough, she did better. ❤
Which ties in with Momma/Sally Fields telling Forrest that "you have to do the best with what God has given you". Jenny and Forrest were "saving" each other all of their lives filling in the holes of what life had given them.
I noticed throughout this movie the concerns on your face about certain subjects you didn’t know were in it. Even saying you weren’t sure about discussing them. As a father, those talks are precarious. But, what I know about you as a father from these reaction videos is you have given your son a good solid foundation of morals, compassion and understanding. Which means you will handle those talks well. You have already done a good job. Nothing I’ve seen says that would change. Good job Dad. ✌️😉
Having worked with addicts I saw every instance of Jenny’s acting out. She, like Lt. Dan, showing the long term effects of their trauma; of her father’s demonstration of love. Lt. Dan losing his legs and status in society. Yet they both came through the other side more whole than when they went in the hole of addiction.
Jenny is such a misunderstood character. She didn’t think her love for Forrest was real because she thought she was molesting him the way her father had molested her.
I have watched dozens of reactions to this movie and I think this one is my very favorite watching you experience the beauty and emotion of this movie with your son and teaching him as you go. Your relationship and this endeavor reacting to and sharing enjoying films nearly as beautiful as the movie itself. I have commented before but I love how you take the time to explain the more complex aspects of human nature and life like why Jenny might be behaving as she is, and also letting him give his opinions and thoughts on the things happening. Once again you handled the more adult portions of the film with great balance and education where appropriate.
Thank you for these lovely words, when we started this channel, we just thought we would just watch movies, but what we have discovered is so much much more
Love your great comment on Gary Sinise !! I think he’s great too!! And since he did this movie, he was so touched by it that he’s been all over entertaining the troops with a bunch of musicians, they call themselves.”The Lieutenant Dan Band”and he’s also set up a charity to support the wounded soldiers, with houses and everything!!
Your son is so smart! You guys really did great raising him. I love this channel from now on. Looking forward for future reactions like this, this is just so incredible. Hope some of the movies I will mention will be a part of your list. -Saving Private Ryan -Fury -Hacksaw Ridge You guys will for sure not going to regret watching these masterpiece! Love you guys a lot.
The feather represents Jenny. After arriving (like the feather), then like birds in the field she was always flying away FROM things, till the end where she went away to stay.
What is tough to modern and foreign audiences are all the historical figures. Example: The man in the checkered hat is legendary Alabama football coach Bear Bryant. Rich Little did a LOT of the historical voice over work as he was a great impersonator.
Thank you for reaching to the movie, "Forest Gump" . Your son and you make a beautiful team. Lots of people who have reacted to this movie, most of them if not all of them have truly loved this movie and I am so happy that your son can watch and experience a movie like this. I think that as adults we can do so much for our world by staying on the straight and narrow.and I hope that for your son and you. You are making so many memories together so many good times reacting to movies, learning from the movies and from each other. In making these reactions. you also get to know each other. I can see how your son is a good young boy. Can you please react to the movie the, "Sixth Sense"?
Can you please react to the movie, Oh! Brother Where Art Thau, One Flew Over the Coo Coo's Nest, Jerry McGuire, Pleasantville, Jo Jo Rabbit, As Good As It Gets, The Notebook, Psycho, Carry, Coco, Encanto and The Hunchback of Notre Dame? Thank you 😊
It's easily missed, but my favorite thing was about Lt. Dan finally making his peace with God. So much so, that he was engaged to a Vietnamese woman after going through the Vietnam War. Just shows that he doesn't have any animosity towards that country or race being with her after what he went through. There are so many Tom Hanks movies that are incredible. You can't go wrong with so many of his, especially ones like Cast Away, Apollo 13, The Green Mile and so on.
“Have you ever heard of Forest Gump before?” “Not really, no.” “Great” 😂 so cute. Such a beautiful father son bonding activity to watch movies together. It’s a joy to watch your face eager and happy to introduce these classic movies to your son and it’s equally enjoyable to watch your son discovering a classic movie.
How come did I just found this channel today?! I really love it and I really appreciate how you explain your son most important things about what's going on. I can see a really good future of this channel
You can't save people. You can be there for them and encourage them and try to show them or teach then how to save themselves. You can support people. But you can't save them. People can only save themselves with support though
I love you guys... What I really love is that you let moments happen and allow your son to internalize and interpret them. What's more, is that you choose what to expound upon and to what degree, which informs your son, without bogging his mind down with too much. It's so cool to see the ebb and flow of how you parent. Great dad, and great reaction... Subbed.
39:10 Kudos for picking up on that and explaining it not just to the boy (I just realized I don't know what to call either of you). I know that making that connection is not a given for many people. I think it would be helpful if said your first names or made up internet names at the start of each episode.
The way you share each movie with your child is invaluable, and especially movies like this one that have a lot of meaning and many values. Congratulations on the channel!!
This is my all-time favorite movie. I finally saw it the night before my high school graduation. I cried... It's still an emotional experience every time.
I’ve just watched this and wanted to thank you both sincerely for your videos. As a mom to 3 bio and 2 adopted children, my heart is so touched by the bond you have together. Thank you for every single bit of content you put out, and thank you for being so beautifully authentic in your reactions. Please know you’ve helped a very overwhelmed person in Niagara Falls New York USA to feel the comfort of family (as mine are fast asleep at 2:22am). We’ve had much loss and grief in our family and are always on the lookout for family friendly RUclips channels that we can enjoy on movie nights. You’re our new favorite. Thank you so very, very much. Love, The Jackson family 💚
To answer your question at 2:55 the feather is actually CGI. Fools a lot of people. Great reaction as always guys! You should see Cast Away as well, an acting masterpiece by Tom Hanks.
I love watching your reactions ❤️ I think that it could also mean that you affect more people than you realize, no matter how small the interaction. Even if you smile at a passerby, they could be having a bad day and that could bring them up a little.
During the 1950's and early 1960's there was a big concern about childhood diseases such as the crippling/debilitating Polio. This is one of the reasons you see Forrest, as a child in the doctors' office, being fitted for leg braces. The Polio vaccine was administered to the general public in the late 1950's.
Everytime you get emotional, i get emotional 😄 its so nice that you can have these moments and experiences with your son 🙂 top dad 👊 just thinking... Mrs Doubtfire might a good one!?
Its a tough top 10... hard to select the 10 best movies I have ever watched. But I put this movie at top of my list, many years ago. And its still there. This movie has it all, humor, drama, action, sadness.... it has a lager meaning... and it takes us through a lot of historic happenings. And I love history.
I’m actually excited for this one. You guys keep watching some amazing films. These are truly classics. Very eager to see how your son responds to it. Obviously, you guys aren’t American, so not sure how many of the references are going to go over his head, since he’s probably not as fluent in American history. But I guess we shall see in a few minutes. Great reactions as always. Excited for this one.
@@GenerationMediaReactionHalfway through and you’ve caught quite a lot of them. I was born in the US and it’s sad because the education system doesn’t really go into much international history. I think your school system covers more things. It was nice that your son got a small history lesson with things as well 😊
I went through similar struggles as Jenny as a child. When I was younger, watching this film, I could sympathise with her subconsciously even though I was too young to understand why. Upon rewatching it over the years as I grew older, I was able to identify the trauma and why she (and in turn, myself) made certain choices.
Even without having lost a friend, my mother or a partner having a child with her, each tragedy in this film breaks me inside. I think it affects more if you think about it from Forest's perspective. Nice reaction guys!
I love how you talked things through with each other. I did that with my own kids & hopefully that was a part of helping them to become the wonderful adults they are now.
Little man said OMG when it was over, lol. A highly intelligent reaction, of understanding...and beautiful interactions between both of you. I think you get analysis of ppl watching...I only skipped forward in parts bc I was short on time. Loved that dad is an empath, and feelings and emotions came to surface, and time with your son. Best wishes from the U.S.A.
Fantastique réaction, la première du genre pour ce film sur RUclips. Quelle merveilleuse façon de regarder un film avec son fils, vous êtes un papa remarquable, et ça ne court pas les rues, en tous cas, après une trentaine de réactions à ce film en particulier, je n'en ai vu que deux entre un père et son fils. Votre émotion n'a d'égal que l'extrême précaution que vous prenez à expliquer le mieux possible et avec grande justesse à chaque fois les allusions, les sous-entendus ou les contextes. Ce que j'aime le plus je crois, c'est de découvrir que c'est votre lien très fort entre vous qui fait que votre fils se retrouve avec vous devant ce film, en dehors des cadres de la bienséance bien-pensante. Ca, c'est impressionnant, rafraîchissant et rassurant. C'était un vrai plaisir de regarder ça. Merci à tous les deux. P.S. : micros-cravate, HD 25, mobilier modeste, est-ce que vous ne seriez pas ingé-son ou musicien des fois ? ;)
"Boris Gump" had me laughing so hard! And if you haven't, you both need to watch Castaway with Tom Hanks. Maybe you did already, i just cant remember lol. But if not, you wont be sorry. Watch it!
Forrest, who is unable to see certain complexities in others' lives, sees things distilled down to their bare essence (or truth). In this way, his unclouded mind may be the brightest.
"Charlie" is part of the radio alphabet (I think it's called) for the 2nd half of "Victor Charles". (V.C. for Viet Cong - the North Vietnamese fighting force.) I think the British and Americans use some different words. I'm Canadian and learned them as: Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, Delta, Echo, Foxtrot, Golf, Hotel, Indigo, Juliette, Kilo, Lima, Mike, November, Oscar, Pop, Quebec, Romeo, Sierra, Tango, Uniform, Victor, Whiskey, X-ray, Yankee, Zulu.
My mom looked exactly like Sally Field when we were kids and were convinced she had a secret movie career, I sincerely cried when she died. And that's all I have to say about that...Tom Hanks is absolutely brilliant, even when playing a local idiot. When LT. Dan comes with his magic legs made from the same as the space shuttle...the next year they were in Apollo 13th together! One of the most clever, hilarious, heartfelt films ever.
I love that one of your favorite movies is Contact. I put it up there with the best too but I dont hear it mentioned alot. Forrest Gump is a fav of mine as well.
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We hope you enjoy this Reaction Video. Wow, it really hooks the audience in and we really feel for the characters. It hit us both as we laughed and cried. This is relaly great quality filmmaking. Apologies for not being able to publish this earlier, we actually recorded it a week ago but hadn't had time to edit it until recently. We hope you enjoy our reactions.
next 'CAST AWAY' pls thank you sir
1: you nailed "excercising the arms" an idiom for drinking heavily.
2: Gary Sinese and Tom Hanks are together in Apollo 13 about a moon mission gone sideways. It's a brilliant movie, edge of your seat kinda movie. Kid friendly. Historically accurate. Awe-inspiring movie!!! Please consider it. I highly recommend.
Band of Brothers...your kid is so intelligent I think you both will appreciate it. Thank me later. And it's more Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg
I’ve watched this movie scores of times and seen so many reactions, and when you pointed out sally fields’ feather earrings I was stunned! 5:57 love y’all’s reactions!
It’s the most beautiful movie reaction video I’ve ever seen. Thanks to both of you!
the way you explained the serious parts of this movie to your son was beautiful. you two obviously have a very close bond
Thank you, watching a film in this focused way creates a great opportunity to do this
Yes it is wonderful to see the Father/Son dynamic....he's a very lucky young boy I think.
Absolutely; what a loving and lasting bond these two will have forever 💚
@@GenerationMediaReaction my parents never spoke to me about tough topics so I figured most things out by making mistakes in my life. Glad I’m in a better place and can congratulate parents who talk with their kids rather than than envy them 🤗
@@GenerationMediaReactionThat wee lamb of yours has an incredible Shepard to guide him.
You're an excellent father. Sometimes themes/scenes get missed by younger eyes and you were explaining those in a way that you felt was best for your son. Bravo, sir.
So agree.❤
Very impressed with how you explain Jenny to your son, most grown people villainize her instead of understanding her ptsd or the time periods lack of phones/way to contact each other etc
She has the broadest arc of story. It’s only as an older person do I see the signs to be honest
Jenny is such a misunderstood character. She didn’t think her love for Forrest was real because she thought she was molesting him the way her father had molested her.
How dare they villainize a woman who, if she were a man doing the same to a woman, would be in prison for sexual assault.
You can't choose what happens to you, or who your parents are, but justifying everything she did because she had a shitty life is stupid.
Just another chance for people to villainize men, and disguise themselves as the victims instead. All Forrest ever does is love her, be there for her, listen to her talk about her frustrations, and all she ever does until the end is use him.
She says, in plain English, I know you wouldn't treat me that way Forrest. She is acutely aware that her decision making, with men in particular, is terrible. Yet there she goes, continuing to do it for another at least 3 years.
Good for you, you got your 20 something likes and you look like an empathetic person. It's bullshit, and everyone knows it.
If she were a man, we allllllllll know how this would go. Stop it.
@@AceManning18 You obviously missed the point of the dorm room scene. That was Jenny realizing what she was doing to Forrest was just like what her father did to her, and that was why she kept running away from him.
@@4plus20isHappy lol more excuses. Ok
What a smart and empathic kid. Smart af!
Proud dad.
Great dad.
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I like how you honestly explain the adult themes to your son, and how well he comprehends the complex elements of the film.
The fact your son understands and listens to the way you explain things is amazing
Thank you, we are fighting social media !
As a dad, I saw the happiness and sadness in your eyes when Forrest found out he was a dad.
We can easily tell you're a great dad and that those feelings hit close to home.
Our kids are the most beautiful things we've ever seen and we all want the absolute best for them all.
This method of watching the films together uninterrupted is something I didn’t foresee as being so strong. You might like our reaction to Stand By Me… it really pulls at Dad and son elements as well
@@GenerationMediaReaction You should watch Kramer vs Kramer with your son.
Thank you for understanding why Jenny reacted the way she did. Many reactors just bashed her without pointing out the abuse she endured as a child and never seemed to connect the dots that the abuse is what caused her to pick abusive men. She didn't think she deserved better. She was damaged and she didn't want to hurt Forrest. So many reactors just hated Jenny and acted like she was hurting Forrest on purpose. Also, when she had his son, that was when Forrest had been running across the country for over 3 years so she could not get a hold of him. She was finally in a good place, sober, and ready to let Forrest in her life again.
Yes to everything you said. I was gonna say this but you beat me to it! It's so sad to see how most male reactors see her as the villian.
@@springmontes ..I myself have been told by a couple of men to just "Get over it" when I told them I was molested as a child and how that damaged me. Some people don't understand or don't care.
@@brendag5263 I'm so sorry that happened to you and that you've encountered people that heartless. Some people have zero empathy and aren't worth wasting energy on.
@@springmontes ... Very true, thank you.
I have absolute compassion for what she went through. That said, I still hold her accountable for only letting Forest know he had a son when she did. You don't have to be cold hearted and dismissive of someone's pain and trauma to also see that it is wrong to pretend the a mother/child bond is sacrosanct while a father/child is just whatever.
"Anyway, like I was sayin', shrimp is the fruit of the sea. You can barbecue it, boil it, broil it, bake it, saute it. Dey's uh, shrimp-kabobs, shrimp creole, shrimp gumbo. Pan fried, deep fried, stir-fried. There's pineapple shrimp, lemon shrimp, coconut shrimp, pepper shrimp, shrimp soup, shrimp stew, shrimp salad, shrimp and potatoes, shrimp burger, shrimp sandwich. That- that's about it." -Bubba
such an emotional film and love how dad is always checking your son's reactions but so glad you do not hide that the sad parts get to you too
love the way you were explaining such impactful and delicate topics to your son. most adults dont even understand the complexities of the characters.
Thank you, films are a great way to evoke empathy in others
She died in 1982, and she talked about an undiagnosed sickness, at that time everyone pretty much drew the conclusion that she died of AIDS due to the lifestyle of men, and drugs. and in the early 80's is when AIDs made the scene. A great movie with mature subject matter, good Job guys.
Ah yes, this would make sense, another level for her tragedy
@@GenerationMediaReaction The writers claim she died from Hepititus.
@@badguy1481 very well could be, I have never read the book, and was wondering if it was different then the perception at the time.
@@badguy1481 Granted. And yet Zemeckis chose not name her condition, to leave it ambiguous exactly what her condition at a time in history when we know everyone was trying to figure out HIV and AIDs. The year was 1981, which happens to be the year of the first reports of what was called, at the time, 'gay cancer'.
@@badguy1481The producer just recently finally came clean and admitted it was AIDS.
It makes perfect sense for the time (early 80s, when many were dying from it, there was no treatment or cure, and they really knew very little about it - how it was transmitted, etc) and because she was an IV drug user (huge clue!).
Drs/scientists already knew what hepatitis was long before the early 80s! We had no cure yet; that is true. But the rest of what Jenny said doesn't fit the description of hepatitis at all.
It's heartwarming to see a father imparting knowledge and wisdom to his son. I never had such experiences with my father or would-be stepfather. 🥺👍
Even tho ive seen this movie hundreds of times, towards the end when he asks if his son is smart or if hes like him it breaks me everytime. Great reaction guys!
Yeah, it's the whole context of that line isn't it
Me too. Every time.
You explain such adult issues in such age appropriate ways. Lovely video xxx
Damn! The way you explained to your boy is a real breath of fresh air! I wish there were more people like you on social media. There's so little of the positive father model in the ether.I also was holding my breath, waiting for your explanation of the dorm room scene 😅😅😅
Hehe, thanks for watching
It has worried me as well, but idk why. You’re always very candid and sensitive. I know you’ll handle it great! 👍🏼
Love the matching shirts!
Such a beautiful film and story, Gary Sinise as Lt Dan was my absolute favorite he nailed that role. My dad fought in Vietnam just a crazy time, blessed he made it home, they way they put his character in all these historical events was super cool
Highly recommend Big with Tom Hanks, I definitely believe you both would really enjoy it
haha, the shirts! We tried our best to match Forrest!. Our reaction contains lots of love for Gary Sinise. Dad has worked with veterans with disabilities here in the UK, so we applaud the work of Mr Sinise. Hope you enjoy!
@@GenerationMediaReaction wow that's awesome of your dad! Our veterans need all the love and support they can get! Great reaction always look forward to you guys
@@laurenherda2415 this is the Dad btw, the son doesn't do the comments. Sadly not enough is done to help veterans in the UK, especially mental health
@GenerationMediaReaction same here in US, I hate getting political but we are giving illegals free health care and places to live and we have more homeless vets living in tents barely surviving.
@@laurenherda2415 your entire country was built on immigration
I loved this movie the first time I saw it as a kid. As the years passed, I was fortunate to navigate my experimental phase and grow into a decent adult. Somehow, the film found its way back into my life, and I watched it again. Now, it resonates with me on another level-not only as a father but also as a son, watching my own mom age.
You are such a good parent. Seriously.
9:04 He (J) smiles when he says “a miracle everyday”. Just beautiful. 😊
Back to back Oscars for Tom. The movie holds up very well today. Jenny had AIDS, remember the bus said 1981. It was the early days, but her drug use and 'other activities' made her exposed to it. She married Forrest knowing he would protect their son after she was gone.
I can remember the first time I watched this movie. I watched it with my parents when I was around six or seven years old. It was the first time I ever realized that my own parents would die, and that I will probably be alive to experience that someday. I was devastated and I remember crawling into my parents’ laps and crying, saying I didn’t want them to die. Even though that was a hard thing to come to terms with at such a young age, the film is so amazing that I loved it and watched it often throughout my childhood. I still can’t watch the end monologue by Jenny’s grave without being moved to tears. Thank you for sharing your reactions and commentary, this was a special one.
A great movie that I’m looking forward to watching with my son (who’s slightly older than yours). You’ve laid down an impressive template to follow. Good work
I really enjoyed your reaction. Thank you for this.
One thing that always stuck out to me was when Forrest starts running after Jenny leaves him. This calls me back to earlier in the film when Forrest is going to be shipped to Vietnam and Jenny tells him not to try to be brave. If he feels he is ever in danger to just run. Then, at the time in his life when he is most hurt, he goes running for 3 years and doesn't understand why.
Yes, i think there's a line about it near the end, about putting the past behind him
The part where Jenny turns down Forrest’s marriage proposal is so sad because he thinks that in her eyes he’s not worthy, but the truth is by then she realizes although he is simple, she sees what a great man Forrest is, and he is whats best for her, but feels that she’s damaged goods and actually not worthy of him
“charlie “ comes from the phonetic alphabet referral to the North Vietnamese aka Viet Cong or VC . Victor Charlie is the phonetic alphabet names for “V” and “C”
they just said “ Charlie” for short
Thanks, didn’t know that
The name of the man in the flag shirt at the peace movement was Abbie Hoffman. He was portrayed by Richard D'Alessandro.
Your face Dad in the dorm room scene
is hilarious 😂😂😂
Wonderful relationship you have with your son!
The nineties had some great films!
Yeah it's lovely to look back now and cherry pick the ones that are still prevalent.
Check out Cast Away. Another Tom Hanks gem
And Robert Zemeckis too !
Your reaction to the scene when Jenny reveals Forrest is a father is priceless.
When I was younger I thought Jenny was kind of a villain to Forrest. But as I got older, and experienced a lot of the things that can happen to a person as a result of childhood sexual abuse trauma, like substance abuse, unhealthy relationships, and the belief you're not good enough for good people (and came to learn those things aren't often the fault of the survivor), I came to understand Jenny. She did the best she could with what she had. And when she herself had healed enough, she did better. ❤
Which ties in with Momma/Sally Fields telling Forrest that "you have to do the best with what God has given you". Jenny and Forrest were "saving" each other all of their lives filling in the holes of what life had given them.
I noticed throughout this movie the concerns on your face about certain subjects you didn’t know were in it. Even saying you weren’t sure about discussing them. As a father, those talks are precarious. But, what I know about you as a father from these reaction videos is you have given your son a good solid foundation of morals, compassion and understanding. Which means you will handle those talks well. You have already done a good job. Nothing I’ve seen says that would change. Good job Dad.
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Jenny was taking her own advice to Forrest most of her life by running away.
Ooo, hadn’t joined these two dots before. You’re absolutely right!
Having worked with addicts I saw every instance of Jenny’s acting out. She, like Lt. Dan, showing the long term effects of their trauma; of her father’s demonstration of love. Lt. Dan losing his legs and status in society. Yet they both came through the other side more whole than when they went in the hole of addiction.
Jenny is such a misunderstood character. She didn’t think her love for Forrest was real because she thought she was molesting him the way her father had molested her.
I have watched dozens of reactions to this movie and I think this one is my very favorite watching you experience the beauty and emotion of this movie with your son and teaching him as you go. Your relationship and this endeavor reacting to and sharing enjoying films nearly as beautiful as the movie itself. I have commented before but I love how you take the time to explain the more complex aspects of human nature and life like why Jenny might be behaving as she is, and also letting him give his opinions and thoughts on the things happening. Once again you handled the more adult portions of the film with great balance and education where appropriate.
Thank you for these lovely words, when we started this channel, we just thought we would just watch movies, but what we have discovered is so much much more
Love your great comment on Gary Sinise !!
I think he’s great too!!
And since he did this movie, he was so touched by it that he’s been all over entertaining the troops with a bunch of musicians, they call themselves.”The Lieutenant Dan Band”and he’s also set up a charity to support the wounded soldiers, with houses and everything!!
First saw him in the TV show of The Stand, love him
Your son is so smart! You guys really did great raising him. I love this channel from now on. Looking forward for future reactions like this, this is just so incredible. Hope some of the movies I will mention will be a part of your list.
-Saving Private Ryan
-Fury
-Hacksaw Ridge
You guys will for sure not going to regret watching these masterpiece! Love you guys a lot.
The feather represents Jenny. After arriving (like the feather), then like birds in the field she was always flying away FROM things, till the end where she went away to stay.
i would like to suggest "the breakfast club" i think it would be a great reaction
Little too adult
What is tough to modern and foreign audiences are all the historical figures. Example: The man in the checkered hat is legendary Alabama football coach Bear Bryant.
Rich Little did a LOT of the historical voice over work as he was a great impersonator.
Came across your channel and you have so much great movies, I’m now hooked
Glad you like them!
Thank you for reaching to the movie, "Forest Gump" . Your son and you make a beautiful team. Lots of people who have reacted to this movie, most of them if not all of them have truly loved this movie and I am so happy that your son can watch and experience a movie like this. I think that as adults we can do so much for our world by staying on the straight and narrow.and I hope that for your son and you. You are making so many memories together so many good times reacting to movies, learning from the movies and from each other. In making these reactions. you also get to know each other. I can see how your son is a good young boy. Can you please react to the movie the, "Sixth Sense"?
Can you please react to the movie, Oh! Brother Where Art Thau, One Flew Over the Coo Coo's Nest, Jerry McGuire, Pleasantville, Jo Jo Rabbit, As Good As It Gets, The Notebook, Psycho, Carry, Coco, Encanto and The Hunchback of Notre Dame? Thank you 😊
Love y’all’s relationship - beautiful!
It's easily missed, but my favorite thing was about Lt. Dan finally making his peace with God. So much so, that he was engaged to a Vietnamese woman after going through the Vietnam War. Just shows that he doesn't have any animosity towards that country or race being with her after what he went through. There are so many Tom Hanks movies that are incredible. You can't go wrong with so many of his, especially ones like Cast Away, Apollo 13, The Green Mile and so on.
“Have you ever heard of Forest Gump before?” “Not really, no.” “Great” 😂 so cute. Such a beautiful father son bonding activity to watch movies together. It’s a joy to watch your face eager and happy to introduce these classic movies to your son and it’s equally enjoyable to watch your son discovering a classic movie.
😊 thank you
56:44 really good film…truly, J 😊 Yes, a great classic. 😊❤ He sees the world in such a simple way….and yet he touches & changed so many lives. 😊
This is so sweet. You are such a good father. Your son is gonna grow up to be an amazing person
How come did I just found this channel today?! I really love it and I really appreciate how you explain your son most important things about what's going on. I can see a really good future of this channel
Thank you so much, hope you enjoy our upcoming reactions!
Good Job explaining things Dad ... i really enjoyed your wisdom on your son .. would have liked to seen more of your explaining on other scenes ..
I really enjoyed you guy's reactions you are a wonderful father with a great kid 💪
Thank you so much!
My early 20s were more or less defined by attempts to save various Jennys, so I was happy to see you explain her to your son.
You can't save people. You can be there for them and encourage them and try to show them or teach then how to save themselves. You can support people. But you can't save them. People can only save themselves with support though
I love you guys... What I really love is that you let moments happen and allow your son to internalize and interpret them. What's more, is that you choose what to expound upon and to what degree, which informs your son, without bogging his mind down with too much. It's so cool to see the ebb and flow of how you parent.
Great dad, and great reaction... Subbed.
39:10 Kudos for picking up on that and explaining it not just to the boy (I just realized I don't know what to call either of you). I know that making that connection is not a given for many people.
I think it would be helpful if said your first names or made up internet names at the start of each episode.
The way you share each movie with your child is invaluable, and especially movies like this one that have a lot of meaning and many values. Congratulations on the channel!!
Thank you for watching
This is my all-time favorite movie. I finally saw it the night before my high school graduation. I cried... It's still an emotional experience every time.
Yeah when it was released, the celebration of the effects shrouded the emotional story
I’ve just watched this and wanted to thank you both sincerely for your videos. As a mom to 3 bio and 2 adopted children, my heart is so touched by the bond you have together. Thank you for every single bit of content you put out, and thank you for being so beautifully authentic in your reactions. Please know you’ve helped a very overwhelmed person in Niagara Falls New York USA to feel the comfort of family (as mine are fast asleep at 2:22am). We’ve had much loss and grief in our family and are always on the lookout for family friendly RUclips channels that we can enjoy on movie nights.
You’re our new favorite. Thank you so very, very much. Love, The Jackson family 💚
Ah thank you!. It's lovely to know that it brings you joy and comfort.
Your son is wise beyond his years sir. Wonderful reaction guys. A little heavy for his size perhaps?
I’ve seen this movie almost 20 times, and you’re pointing out things that I’ve never noticed before!
To answer your question at 2:55 the feather is actually CGI. Fools a lot of people. Great reaction as always guys! You should see Cast Away as well, an acting masterpiece by Tom Hanks.
I love watching your reactions ❤️
I think that it could also mean that you affect more people than you realize, no matter how small the interaction. Even if you smile at a passerby, they could be having a bad day and that could bring them up a little.
During the 1950's and early 1960's there was a big concern about childhood diseases such as the crippling/debilitating Polio. This is one of the reasons you see Forrest, as a child in the doctors' office, being fitted for leg braces. The Polio vaccine was administered to the general public in the late 1950's.
Your son has a a great eye for film. I loved how many story beats he predicted. Maybe a film maker in the making?
Everytime you get emotional, i get emotional 😄 its so nice that you can have these moments and experiences with your son 🙂 top dad 👊 just thinking... Mrs Doubtfire might a good one!?
Gary Sinise's band is called the LT. Dan Band, he's a patriot! I think they give all their earnings to vets.
I think that's my favourite one of you guys yet.
Great reaction video.
It was very worth my time to watch this movie again with you. I hope you both keep doing this.
Thank you
Its a tough top 10... hard to select the 10 best movies I have ever watched. But I put this movie at top of my list, many years ago. And its still there. This movie has it all, humor, drama, action, sadness.... it has a lager meaning... and it takes us through a lot of historic happenings. And I love history.
Instantly liked and subscribed. I related to your reaction style with your son, being a father myself.
Awesome! Thank you!
I’m actually excited for this one.
You guys keep watching some amazing films. These are truly classics.
Very eager to see how your son responds to it. Obviously, you guys aren’t American, so not sure how many of the references are going to go over his head, since he’s probably not as fluent in American history. But I guess we shall see in a few minutes.
Great reactions as always. Excited for this one.
Yes no doubt we missed some references, but we got a few !
@@GenerationMediaReactionHalfway through and you’ve caught quite a lot of them. I was born in the US and it’s sad because the education system doesn’t really go into much international history. I think your school system covers more things. It was nice that your son got a small history lesson with things as well 😊
I went through similar struggles as Jenny as a child. When I was younger, watching this film, I could sympathise with her subconsciously even though I was too young to understand why. Upon rewatching it over the years as I grew older, I was able to identify the trauma and why she (and in turn, myself) made certain choices.
The look on your son's face when you said, "I don't know," conveyed the divas level of respect and love ❤. Thank you for your posted reaction!
Thank you! Which moment are you referring to?
Even without having lost a friend, my mother or a partner having a child with her, each tragedy in this film breaks me inside. I think it affects more if you think about it from Forest's perspective.
Nice reaction guys!
This kid is shaper than me 😅😂
You are clearly a great dad. Keep up the good work!
The arm exercises comment...will played dad, well played.
yeah wasn't sure if it meant the same thing in US as it does in UK!
@@GenerationMediaReaction
I’m from Ohio and I have always known it to mean drinking too!
@@GenerationMediaReactionI'm also wondering if you were able to pick up on that Jenny had AIDS?
@@DrVVVinK AIDS didn't spring to mind to be honest, we were so wrapped up in the story at that point!
@@Krisgenxto me it always meant drinking and self pleasuring
Great reaction guys, thank you!!!
I love how you talked things through with each other. I did that with my own kids & hopefully that was a part of helping them to become the wonderful adults they are now.
Thank you
Wow, I knew going into this you were going to have to answer some questions and explain some things. You did a great job!
Love you guys reacting. This was another great one. Thank you.
glad you enjoy it!
So glad that you will watch "Contact". I also really like that movie and the story that Carl Sagan wrote. Thanks from Sweden.
Little man said OMG when it was over, lol. A highly intelligent reaction, of understanding...and beautiful interactions between both of you. I think you get analysis of ppl watching...I only skipped forward in parts bc I was short on time. Loved that dad is an empath, and feelings and emotions came to surface, and time with your son. Best wishes from the U.S.A.
You are so kind
Gary Sinise won the Oscar for this. I adore your father / Son relationship. It’s perfect !
Now you two are just too precious!! 💜
Fantastique réaction, la première du genre pour ce film sur RUclips. Quelle merveilleuse façon de regarder un film avec son fils, vous êtes un papa remarquable, et ça ne court pas les rues, en tous cas, après une trentaine de réactions à ce film en particulier, je n'en ai vu que deux entre un père et son fils. Votre émotion n'a d'égal que l'extrême précaution que vous prenez à expliquer le mieux possible et avec grande justesse à chaque fois les allusions, les sous-entendus ou les contextes. Ce que j'aime le plus je crois, c'est de découvrir que c'est votre lien très fort entre vous qui fait que votre fils se retrouve avec vous devant ce film, en dehors des cadres de la bienséance bien-pensante. Ca, c'est impressionnant, rafraîchissant et rassurant. C'était un vrai plaisir de regarder ça. Merci à tous les deux.
P.S. : micros-cravate, HD 25, mobilier modeste, est-ce que vous ne seriez pas ingé-son ou musicien des fois ? ;)
Thank you!
I don't envy the job of having to explain such heavy topics to youngsters, but you've handled it masterfully.
"Boris Gump" had me laughing so hard! And if you haven't, you both need to watch Castaway with Tom Hanks. Maybe you did already, i just cant remember lol. But if not, you wont be sorry. Watch it!
Forrest, who is unable to see certain complexities in others' lives, sees things distilled down to their bare essence (or truth). In this way, his unclouded mind may be the brightest.
Funnily enough, my mom is from Alabama and when she lived in the Philippines, everyone thought she was an Aussie because of her accent lol
"Charlie" is part of the radio alphabet (I think it's called) for the 2nd half of "Victor Charles". (V.C. for Viet Cong - the North Vietnamese fighting force.)
I think the British and Americans use some different words. I'm Canadian and learned them as:
Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, Delta, Echo, Foxtrot, Golf, Hotel, Indigo, Juliette, Kilo, Lima, Mike, November, Oscar, Pop, Quebec, Romeo, Sierra, Tango, Uniform, Victor, Whiskey, X-ray, Yankee, Zulu.
Love the matching outfits!
I loved your reaction to the story of Boris Gump.
You guys make a good team.
I enjoyed watching this with both of you.😊
My mom looked exactly like Sally Field when we were kids and were convinced she had a secret movie career, I sincerely cried when she died. And that's all I have to say about that...Tom Hanks is absolutely brilliant, even when playing a local idiot. When LT. Dan comes with his magic legs made from the same as the space shuttle...the next year they were in Apollo 13th together! One of the most clever, hilarious, heartfelt films ever.
Great reaction ❤🎉😢love your videos!!
Great reaction as usual! ❤
22:19 How did J know that most of his company would not survive the attack.? Amazing
Oh it was great dad never seen this before, Was nice watching with you both from aus
I love that one of your favorite movies is Contact. I put it up there with the best too but I dont hear it mentioned alot. Forrest Gump is a fav of mine as well.