Movie title- Forrest Gump
Cast- Tom Hanks, Robbin Wright, Gray Sinise, Hanna R hall, Mykelti Williamson, Sally Field.
Directed by- Robert Zemeckis
Released – 1994
Duration – 142 minutes
Forrest gump is more than just a movie, it’s a cinematic tapestry created with laughter, tears, historical significance and the journey of a man through life. Hanks gives an outstanding performance as forrest, a man born with an IQ of 75 but with a heart of gold and incredible athletic abilities.
The film takes us through the life of gump spanning several decades from the 1950s to the 1980s as he encounters love,loss, war and ultimately self discovery. His mothers’s saying, “life is like a box of chocolates.
You never know what you’re gonna get” stuck with him throughout and becomes his philosophy. In this movie we get to see great historical milestones, the vietnam war, watergate, the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
All these events shape his young innocent mind. The film explores the theme of love, innocence, fate and the American dream.
The most special aspect of this film was the transition of gump, overcoming his limited abilities,it shows he achieves great thing in life through optimism and perseverance.
He overcomes his physical limitations to become a football champion, a ping pong champion, shrimp boat captain and even a war hero. We see him loving with his full heart even after losing them.
Hank captures the character’s naive and kind part so well, balancing it with the deep emotional moments of the story, it’s a genius performance that offers us heartwarming moments mixed with some comedy..
It’s not just another feel good movie, it holds significance far greater.
Forrest Gump is a timeless movie, nearly three decades after its release and yet it still captures the audience. People of all ages can resonate with the character. Whether you’re looking for a laugh, a cry or just a reminder of the beauty of life, this has it all.
Gump is a fictional character that almost feels too known. The fight of life that we face within ourselves connects us with the character.
We see the character overcome so much by just fighting and not giving up. He challenges himself in every situation and overcomes every difficulty.
This is what we should take away from this movie, the immense patience, the strong will to fight, to not give up , to not stop until we’ve achieved our dream.
This movie is a cinematic masterpiece that deserves its palace as a modern classic. It was a commercial success when it came out winning six academy awards. It is a classic beloved by audiences all over the world.
Hank’s phenomenal acting, the marvelous storytelling, and the timeless appeal to audiences makes it a must watch for anyone seeking an inspirational and emotional journey through life’s triumphs.
So, watch this movie and let the story remind you that even the simplest stories can hold the deepest truths. Who knows what you’ll find in your box of chocolate next.
Rating- 5 out of 5 boxes of chocolates.
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Sadia haque
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