Forrest Gump vs New in Town
Forrest Gump has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 5.8/10 for New in Town). New in Town is the shorter watch at 1h 37m compared with 2h 22m. Forrest Gump is the older of the two (1994 against 2009). Both are comedy, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood. Both feature Siobhan Fallon Hogan.
Forrest Gump
New in Town| Forrest Gump | New in Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.5/10 | ★ 5.8/10 |
| Year | 1994 | 2009 |
| Length | 2h 22m | 1h 37m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance | Comedy, Romance |
| Country | United States of America | United States of America |
| Director | Robert Zemeckis | Jonas Elmer |
| Main cast | Gary Sinise, Robin Wright, Tom Hanks, Hanna Hall, Siobhan Fallon Hogan | Frances Conroy, Renée Zellweger, Siobhan Fallon Hogan, J.K. Simmons, Harry Connick Jr. |
Synopsis
Forrest Gump
A man with a low IQ has accomplished great things in his life and been present during significant historic events—in each case, far exceeding what anyone imagined he could do. But despite all he has achieved, his one true love eludes him.
New in Town
Lucy Hill is an ambitious up-and-coming executive living in Miami. She loves her shoes, her cars, and climbing the corporate ladder. When she is offered a temporary assignment — in the middle of nowhere — to restructure a manufacturing plant, she jumps at the opportunity, knowing that a big promotion is close at hand. What begins as a straightforward assignment becomes a life-changing experience as Lucy discovers greater meaning in her life…
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