I saw it last night. I am indeed a cryer when it comes to sad movies (Marley & Me about did me in!). I found myself "welling up" a few times but this movie didn't get me to full-blown tears.
It was well done, it had great special effects (I'm sure the DVD will have some extras on how they made Brad Pitt look old and young and I can't wait to see that), and it had a sweet story. I saw the similarities to Forrest Gump but not TOO many. When people say that New Orleans is more than a location but more like a main character in the story I totally get what they are saying. What a great "location" film.