“It's A Masterpiece Without A Doubt.” Tom Hanks Praises Forrest Gump's Greatest Rival and Is Fed Up with Criticism of His Movie

As a huge film enthusiast and someone who has followed the cinematic scene closely since the 90s, I can’t help but feel a deep sense of admiration for both Quentin Tarantino and Tom Hanks – two titans of their respective crafts. The intense rivalry between their groundbreaking films during the 1995 awards season remains etched in my memory as one of the most intriguing moments in film history.


Back in 1995, as a dedicated gamer of the movie awards scene, I witnessed an intense battle between Quentin Tarantino’s and Robert Zemeckis’ masterpieces. Their films vied for recognition in numerous categories during the prestigious award season. The ultimate goal was the coveted title of Best Picture at the Oscars. Despite my deep admiration for both directors, I couldn’t help but feel a pang of disappointment when “Forrest Gump” took home the prize, leaving Tarantino and his groundbreaking work, “Pulp Fiction,” just short.

The filmmaker confessed this while accepting the award for Best Picture at the MTV Movie Awards.

If you attend awards shows frequently and continue to lose to Forrest Gump, which is becoming quite frustrating for you, consider attending the MTV Movie Awards instead.

Movies have been compared and debated due to intense rivalry, with “Pulp Fiction” often mentioned as a deserving Best Picture Oscar recipient. During an interview with The New York Times, Tom Hanks – an ardent admirer of Tarantino’s work – spoke out against the unfair criticism faced by “Forrest Gump,” a film in which he starred.

The best movies of all time are compiled in books, but unfortunately, Forrest Gump is often left out. Every year, an article emerges with the title “The Movie That Should Have Won Best Picture,” and it’s almost always Pulp Fiction that takes the spot. There’s no denying that Pulp Fiction is a true masterpiece.

I’ve been asked about my production being criticized as just relying on nostalgia, but let me set the record straight. For me, there’s a deep sense of humanity in “Forrest Gump” that resonates with viewers. That relatability is what made it endearing and worthy of all those accolades.

Tom Hanks holds “Pulp Fiction” in high regard and acknowledges its greatness, but strongly disagrees with the perception that “Forrest Gump” is dull.

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2024-07-15 14:01