Forrest Gump
Tom Hanks’ character had a kind and well-meaning heart that gave a little bit of confidence back to the world. The 1994 film grossed over $677 million worldwide and won the Academy Award for Best Picture and Best Actor in Leading Role. Not only did this movie triumph over the hearts of many in America, but people around the world ran head-to-head to get a ticket.
The Godfather Part II
Typically, film sequels were not quite as good as the first, but this was a rare instance where the film sequence was done well. The cast included talented actors like Al Pacino and Robert De Niro and was directed by Francis Ford Coppola. At first, Coppola was uncertain of the fate of this sequel film, but after refining parts of the script, he realized it would be impressive.