Sarge Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 http://cinemablend.com/new/Forrest-Gump-Gets-A-Sequel-4626.html It’s been thirteen years since Forrest Gump first ran into theaters, and now it looks like America’s favorite chocolate loving mental deficient may be back for a sequel. Forrest Gump II isn’t a new idea, Paramount has been kicking it around since the original movie made a bajillion dollars, and in 2001 they even hired Forrest Gump writer Eric Roth to pen a sequel screenplay. An absolutely reliable, unfortunately anonymous source, contacted me tonight with the latest scoop on Forrest’s impending return. It seems that old 2001 Eric Roth screenplay is being dragged out of development hell for another look by Gump producers Steve Tisch and Wendy Finerman. Remember that the first Forrest Gump movie was based on a novel by Winston Groom. Roth’s sequel script was based on Groom’s followup novel, “Gump & Co”. “Gump & Co” takes place several years after “Forrest Gump” and finds Forrest’s shrimping business failed and Jenny dead, leaving Forrest a single unemployed father. As you’d expect, Gump still stumbles through more important historical events. In this case it’s a cavalcade of history from the 80s and 90s. He even meets Tom Hanks. So, why didn’t Paramount make this five years ago when Roth first wrote the script? Apparently the project got bogged down in a big legal tiff between Groom, the book’s original author, and the studio. Groom claimed he wasn’t properly paid for Forrest Gump, and so refused to sell them the sequel rights to his other book. Evidently they’ve now worked it out. The truly important question here is whether or not Tom Hanks will return. Our source says Finerman and Tisch are talking to him, but there’s nothing definitive yet. It is however likely that Gary Sinise will be back as Forrest’s battle damaged buddy Lt. Dan. If Tom can’t be talked into it, will they replace him? Word is they want this in theaters within the next couple of years, so while it’s possible, let’s hope they’re smart enough to scrap it if he’s not interested. No one does a better potty dance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsOrlando Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 The original is a stand alone good movie, I see a sequel just being a dud in this case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottie Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 I don't see how a sequel can be created, storyline wise. What more can the guy do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedskinsNation Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 The original is one of the best movies Ive seen. Part 2 would be a step down just because it ISNT part 1. But that being said, part 1 was so good I would see Part 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#98QBKiller Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 Did Forrest Gump himself think up this idea? Because it's dumb! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilmer17 Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 I read Gump and Co. The sequel book. It was terrible. Depressing. I cant see them making it work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimm Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 I don't understand how people liked this movie, I found it to be one of the dumbest things I have ever seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EersSkins05 Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 I read Gump and Co. The sequel book.It was terrible. Depressing. I cant see them making it work. I agree. The sequel book was depressing as hell. Little Forrest grows up to hate his dad for being an idiot, etc. This sounds like a baaaaaaad idea. (Note- I loved the first movie.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#98QBKiller Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 I don't understand how people liked this movie, I found it to be one of the dumbest things I have ever seen. Don't diss the first Forrest Gump....:slap: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaceman Spiff Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 I don't understand how people liked this movie, I found it to be one of the dumbest things I have ever seen. Hear, hear. :applause: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headexplode Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 Why does Hollywood always insist on ruining a good thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stophovr6 Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 Episode V Papa Gump Strikes Back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfitzo53 Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 Why does Hollywood always insist on ruining a good thing? Because there's a lot of money in ruining good things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Air Force Cane Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 loved the first one. it was great. but don't want them to make a sequel. when are sequels ever as good as the original- especially when there are no special effects or things blowing up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headexplode Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 The only sequels that ever lived up to the originals are Godfather II and Clerks II. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. S Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 I don't understand how people liked this movie, I found it to be one of the dumbest things I have ever seen. agreed, the first half was funny, the 2nd half was just plain dumb. People dying left and right and he still doesn't realize anything he's doing. The movie was good, I'll give it that, but I don't think it's as great as people make it out to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cdowwe Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 Bad idea. This will be in the ranks of Godfather III. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonkFan8 Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 I loved the first movie, I just can't see a sequel being half as good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techboy Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 loved the first one. it was great.but don't want them to make a sequel. when are sequels ever as good as the original- especially when there are no special effects or things blowing up? In Science Fiction. In both Star Wars and Star Trek, the 2nd film was actually better than the first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtyquinn Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 I don't understand how people liked this movie, I found it to be one of the dumbest things I have ever seen. Forest Gump was a terrific movie tracing the social history of America in the 60s, 70s and early 80s. The only bad thing I can say about it is that it denied "The Shawshank Redemption" (IMO one of the best movies ever) an academy award. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LightAgent Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 The only sequels that ever lived up to the originals are Godfather II and Clerks II. you forgot about SuperFly goes to Africa..:laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TradeTheBeal! Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 I don't understand how people liked this movie, I found it to be one of the dumbest things I have ever seen. I thought I was all alone in this world...horrible, offensive film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruchizzle Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 Dumbest idea ever but Hollywood likes ruining good things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVUforREDSKINS Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 I thought I was all alone in this world...horrible, offensive film. I don't see how Forest Gump could be considered offensive. Please explain. I thought is was great but a sequel would most likely ruin it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticksboi05 Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 Forrest Gump's a great movie, a sequel is assinine. It's like Disney runining all their classics because they are greedy *#$#%^! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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