Forrest Gump

Forrest Gump (Tom Hanks) was named after a war hero from the civil war. He grew up living with his mother (Sally Field) because he was considered “slow” with an IQ of 75. Although he was slow, he was not stupid and ad a very unique and positive perspective on life. Throughout Forrests very interesting life as football star, war hero, successful businessman and a pop icon, Forrest never forgets about his first and only love, Jenny (Robin White). This movie will have you laughing one moment and then next you’ll be in tears because of the powerful moments of this “lifestory” drama.

            There were some visual effects made that allowed Forrest to meet George Wallace, President Kennedy, Johnson, and Nixon. It was one of the first movies to use computer generating images that allowed a whole new story to be told. The director, Robert Zemeckis did a good job portraying Gump as a role-model, although he is not the smartest, his simplistic view on life and his niceness (not greedy with fame, no grudges, trustable) made him a model. He becomes a millionaire but gives most of his money away.

            This movie was very heartening and was a runaway hit. Many people felt as though it touched with their “inner child”.  One thing I really liked was the movie was unpredictable. Gump never grows up or matures in the movie. He never becomes  a man and remains a boy throughout. Zemeckis did a good job showing anyone can retain their inner child as long as they never grow up or become mature.