Forrest Gump vs Theory of Achievement
Forrest Gump has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 6.3/10 for Theory of Achievement). Theory of Achievement is the shorter watch at 18m compared with 2h 22m. Theory of Achievement is the older of the two (1991 against 1994). Both are comedy, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Forrest Gump
Theory of Achievement| Forrest Gump | Theory of Achievement | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.5/10 | ★ 6.3/10 |
| Year | 1994 | 1991 |
| Length | 2h 22m | 18m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance | Comedy, Drama |
| Country | United States of America | – |
| Director | Robert Zemeckis | Hal Hartley |
| Main cast | Gary Sinise, Robin Wright, Tom Hanks, Hanna Hall, Siobhan Fallon Hogan | Bill Sage, Nick Gomez, Elina Löwensohn, Bob Gosse, Jessica Sager |
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.
Theory of Achievement
This short film was packaged on video with Hartley's featurette "Surviving Desire." It affectionately examines the lives of a group of "young, middle-class, white, college-educated, unskilled, broke, drunk" Brooklynites who would love to make something of their lives -- assuming they can pay the rent first.
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