Maybe I've just seen this movie too many times, but it seems very long. I love it, don't get me wrong, but it can only be bearable for so long. You end up wanting to strangle Jenny, until she gets AIDS, that is. Forrest is the only really likable character, because of his innocence. The director did a really great job of touching base on a lot of really impacting events of the 20th century. A good movie to watch if you're feeling patriotic. I really liked how they weaved Forrest into the history of the shaping of modern America. Vietnam, the "*beep* happens" bumper sticker, the smiley face logo, John Lennon, John F. Kennedy, Elvis, the hippy generation, etc. As I said, this is a really well done movie with great acting, but it seems very long.