These Are the Most Overrated Movies of All Time

Forrest Gump

People either hate or love Forrest Gump, but both sides of the coin regularly believe that the movie has received way too much hype over the years. It's important to factor in people's nostalgic connection with Forrest Gump because if it wasn't released at the perfect time, this movie wouldn't have become so beloved. The plot is cool, but Forrest's love interest treats him extremely poorly, which pulls the character interactions into a deeply saddening place in an otherwise cheerful setting. 

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.