Forrest Gump (1994)

Best Picture, 1995 ceremony. Tom Hanks's directness and Gary Sinise's irritable physical presence give the historical pageant genuine feeling. My repeat-viewing snag is the procession of recognisable people and events: once the encounters are familiar, their cleverness can interrupt relationships I would rather spend time with. Jenny's harder life is especially compressed beside Forrest's expansive itinerary. The affection survives, but the tour has fewer surprises to trade for its length.