Probably my favourite director when it comes to his varied use of special effects.
The Back to the Future movies are only matched in fun-factor by the Indiana Jones movies for mine.
Castaway is the type of movie I really admire, even if i'd have preferred there to be less story set in civilisation.
Contact is one of the few science fiction films that genuinely inspire awe in me. It's got a truly thrilling plot-twist, and as part of what I was indicating before, it's use of special effects are relatively minimal, but highly effective. Plus, it's got Jodie Foster.
But as much as I love Contact, I can't help but fall for Forrest Gump. Maybe only the second best film of '94, but I just never tire of watching this film over and over.