Forrest Gump: Love it or Hate it?

Can't abide the Gump.

Not-so-subtle message: It's better to be mentally lazy and not question the status quo.
Look at the fate of other characters in the movie who do vs. what happens to Forrest.

The movie has a very calculated feel to it. You can sense the film-makers hand trying to give you a reach-around every few minutes to distract you when you start to realize how
the movie is trying to manipulate your emotions.