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I've never met anyone like Forrest Gump in a movie before, and for that matter I've never seen a movie quite like "Forrest Gump." Any attempt to describe him will risk making the movie seem more conventional than it is, but let me try. It's a comedy, I guess. Or maybe a drama. Or a dream.
The screenplay by Eric Roth has the complexity of modern fiction, not the formulas of modern movies. Its hero, played by Tom Hanks , is a thoroughly decent man with an IQ of 75, who manages between the 1950s and the 1980s to become involved in every major event in American history. And he survives them all with only honesty and niceness as his shields.
And yet this is not a heartwarming story about a mentally challenged man. That cubbyhole is much too small and limiting for Forrest Gump. The movie is more of a meditation on our times, as seen through the eyes of a man who lacks cynicism and takes things for exactly what they are. Watch him carefully and you will understand why some people are criticized for being "too clever by half." Forrest is clever by just exactly enough.
Tom Hanks may be the only actor who could have played the role.
I can't think of anyone else as Gump, after seeing how Hanks makes him into a person so dignified, so straight-ahead. The performance is a breathtaking balancing act between comedy and sadness, in a story rich in big laughs and quiet truths.
Forrest is born to an Alabama boardinghouse owner ( Sally Field ) who tries to correct his posture by making him wear braces, but who never criticizes his mind. When Forrest is called "stupid," his mother tells him, "Stupid is as stupid does," and Forrest turns out to be incapable of doing anything less than profound. Also, when the braces finally fall from his legs, it turns out he can run like the wind.
That's how he gets a college football scholarship, in a life story that eventually becomes a running gag about his good luck. Gump the football hero becomes Gump the Medal of Honor winner in Vietnam, and then Gump the Ping-Pong champion, Gump the shrimp boat captain, Gump the millionaire stockholder (he gets shares in a new "fruit company" named Apple Computer), and Gump the man who runs across America and then retraces his steps.
It could be argued that with his IQ of 75 Forrest does not quite understand everything that happens to him. Not so. He understands everything he needs to know, and the rest, the movie suggests, is just surplus. He even understands everything that's important about love, although Jenny, the girl he falls in love with in grade school and never falls out of love with, tells him, "Forrest, you don't know what love is." She is a stripper by that time.
The movie is ingenious in taking Forrest on his tour of recent American history. The director, Robert Zemeckis , is experienced with the magic that special effects can do (his credits include the "Back To The Future" movies and " Who Framed Roger Rabbit "), and here he uses computerized visual legerdemain to place Gump in historic situations with actual people.
Forrest stands next to the schoolhouse door with George Wallace , he teaches Elvis how to swivel his hips, he visits the White House three times, he's on the Dick Cavett show with John Lennon , and in a sequence that will have you rubbing your eyes with its realism, he addresses a Vietnam-era peace rally on the Mall in Washington. Special effects are also used in creating the character of Forrest's Vietnam friend Lt. Dan ( Gary Sinise ), a Ron Kovic type who quite convincingly loses his legs.
Using carefully selected TV clips and dubbed voices, Zemeckis is able to create some hilarious moments, as when LBJ examines the wound in what Forrest describes as "my butt-ox." And the biggest laugh in the movie comes after Nixon inquires where Forrest is staying in Washington, and then recommends the Watergate. (That's not the laugh, just the setup.) As Forrest's life becomes a guided tour of straight-arrow America, Jenny (played by Robin Wright ) goes on a parallel tour of the counterculture. She goes to California, of course, and drops out, tunes in, and turns on. She's into psychedelics and flower power, antiwar rallies and love-ins, drugs and needles. Eventually it becomes clear that between them Forrest and Jenny have covered all of the landmarks of our recent cultural history, and the accommodation they arrive at in the end is like a dream of reconciliation for our society. What a magical movie.
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Forrest Gump (1994)
Rated PG-13 For Drug Content, Sensuality and War Violence
135 minutes
Robin Wright as Jenny Curran
Gary Sinise as Lt. Dan
Tom Hanks as Forrest Gump
Directed by
- Robert Zemeckis
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“Forrest Gump”: Critical Analysis
“Forrest Gump” is a superb adaptation of the novel of the same title, showcasing the character of Forrest Gump, a man with a low IQ but remarkable achievements.
Introduction : “Forrest Gump”
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“Forrest Gump” is a superb adaptation of the novel of the same title, showcasing the character of Forrest Gump, a man with a low IQ but remarkable achievements. While not an exact replica of the novel, several scenes capture the spirit of the time. Directed by Zemeckis and based on Winston Groom’s novel with a screenplay by Eric Roth, the movie has garnered acclaim from the public. Tom Hanks brilliantly portrays the role of Forrest Gump, a seemingly dull-witted young man with numerous accomplishments. Robin Wright plays Jenny in her youth, contributing to the narrative told in a stream of consciousness technique.
The film portrays Forrest Gump not only exposing the Watergate scandal but also attempting to save his dear friend Bubba during the Vietnam War, eventually receiving the Medal of Honor from the President. Despite deviations from the original novel, the movie successfully reflects Zemeckis’s directorial vision. The use of the stream of consciousness technique in “Forrest Gump” adds a unique dimension to Gump, highlighting his main character trait of focus and concentration, redefining
Stream of Consciousness in “Forrest Gump”
The use of the stream of consciousness technique in the movie by Zemeckis is truly brilliant. Tom Hanks, portraying Forrest Gump, shares his stories with anyone who sits with him on the bench at the bus stop on the pavement. A recurring moment involves him taking out a chocolate, saying, “Mama says, life is like a box of chocolates…” (Zemeckis). Rob Humanick characterizes this as a gamble, playing with both visual and narrative elements, and notes that this gamble paid off, contributing to the movie’s resounding success (Humanick).
Humanick suggests that even though Jenny was added later as a victim of AIDS, the focus on Gump and his perspective is sufficient for the audience. Gump narrates his stories in his own unique way, sharing whatever comes to his mind (Humanick). This narrative approach makes Gump a captivating focal point for those who have the chance to sit with him and experience his stories through his eyes.
Relations in “Forrest Gump”
The use of the stream of consciousness technique in the movie significantly impacts the portrayal of relationships, refining Forrest’s connections with other characters, including his mother, Jenny, and his friend Bubba. Despite some differences from the novel, David Lavrey notes that Forrest remains “faithful to his mother” and is by her bedside when she passes away (Lavery). Forrest carries the wisdom of his mother, encapsulated in the phrase “Stupid is as stupid does,” along with the famous box of chocolates (Zemeckis). This unwavering faith in his mother’s teachings propels him forward, earning him a positive reputation wherever he goes and guiding him to stay on the right path.
Lavery emphasizes Forrest’s steadfastness in war, where he not only helps his lieutenant but also remains loyal to his friend Bubba. While Forrest’s relationship with Jenny differs from the novel, it is portrayed as somewhat unique in the movie. Forrest marries Jenny in the film and becomes a father to a son, showcasing a different dimension to his character. A poignant scene unfolds when Forrest leaves his son on the school bus, imparting the same life wisdom about a box of chocolates.
Narrative Style in “Forrest Gump”
The movie adeptly showcases Gump character traits through his unique narrative style . Seated on the same bench at the bus stop, he consistently shares his life story with changing audiences, demonstrating his unwavering commitment until he remembers his appointment to meet Jenny. This consistency reflects his strong character.
Forrest consistently exhibits commendable qualities in every challenge he faces. In the face of adversity, such as being chased by boys or heroically carrying his friend in a bombardment, he showcases remarkable strength and resilience. His dedication is evident in his achievements, whether excelling in running, succeeding in marketing, or exposing the Watergate Scandal. Rob Humanick describes the film as “an unlikely film with an unlikely man,” but notes that both have received accolades, highlighting the success of the movie (Humanick).
The resounding success of the film can be attributed to the quality of character traits portrayed by Forrest Gump, showcasing his journey from childhood to youth. His unwavering determination and steadfastness in his beliefs contribute to his ultimate success, making him a compelling and memorable character.
Conclusion : “Forrest Gump”
In short, the movie emerges as a unique film that introduces an extraordinary character characterized by a low IQ but an exceptional focus on every task at hand. The narrative unfolds the idea that success is attainable with unwavering concentration. The film’s uniqueness lies not only in the character but also in the storytelling style and its visual presentation.
Adopting the stream of consciousness technique, Tom Hanks, as Forrest Gump, shares his story with the audience while seated on the bench of a bus stop, holding a chocolate box with his iconic phrase. This narrative style plays a pivotal role in refining Forrest’s relationships with his loved ones. His commitment to his mother and Jenny, with whom he fathers a son and imparts the same life lesson, is a testament to this.
Forrest successfully navigates various roles, serving as both a marketing executive and a soldier, achieving resounding success in both realms. Despite some deviations from the source material, these differences seamlessly integrate into Forrest Gump’s narrative. The movie’s success, as suggested by Rob Humanick, lies in the unlikely nature of both the film and its central character, emphasizing that a compelling story can capture hearts, even without a traditional hero.
Works Cited: “Forrest Gump”
- Humanick, Rob. “Forest Gump.” Slant Magazine . 04 Sept. 2014. https://www.slantmagazine.com/film/review/forrest-gump. Accessed on 06 Nov. 2017.
- Lavery, David. “”No Box of Chocolates”: The Adaptation of Forrest Gump.” Literature Film Quarterly , vol. 25, no. 1, Jan. 1997, pp. 18-22. EBSCO host , libuno.uno.edu:443/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=hft&AN=509634509&site=ehost-live&scope=site.
- Zemeckis, R., et al. Forrest Gump . Hollywood, CA, Paramount Pictures. 2001.
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Forrest Gump
by Robert Zemeckis
- Forrest Gump Summary
In 1981, Forrest Gump is sitting on a bench at a bus stop, and he has decided to tell his life story to a nurse who is sitting on the bench next to him. As a young boy, Forrest wore leg braces because he had a curved spine and was unable to walk properly. He grew up in a boarding house in Alabama with his mother, who taught him to always believe in himself, in spite of his physical limitations. Additionally, Forrest has a below-average IQ. To get him accepted into a public school, Forrest’s mother agreed to sleep with the principal in exchange for Forrest's admission.
In flashback, Forrest meets Jenny Curran on the first day of school on the bus. The two become fast friends and they spend all their time together. Jenny is beautiful and a good friend to Forrest, but she struggles at home with a sexually abusive father. One day, when a group of children start bullying Forrest, Jenny tells him to run and he runs away, outrunning the bullies. In the process, his leg braces miraculously fall off his legs.
As time passes, Forrest and Jenny remain good friends. In high school, while running from some bullies, Forrest gets noticed by a football scout and accepted into college on a sports scholarship. During this time, the college gets desegregated and a number of black students are admitted, a historic event at which Forrest is present.
Forrest ends up meeting President Kennedy after getting recruited onto the All-American football team. After graduation, he joins the army and meets a friend at boot camp, Bubba, a young black man whose one dream is to start a shrimping business.
Forrest has an easy life in the army because he listens well and follows orders. While in the army, Forrest finds out that Jenny was expelled from college because she posed nude in a magazine wearing her school sweeter. Forrest goes to find Jenny in Memphis, where she is singing naked at a strip club. Forrest tells Jenny he loves her and that he is being sent to Vietnam.
In Vietnam, Forrest and Bubba are put under the command of Lieutenant Dan , an army officer who has had an ancestor die in every American war. The platoon in which Forrest serves gets attacked and Bubba is killed. In the midst of the attack, Forrest goes back and retrieves all his fellow soldiers, which wins him a medal of honor. He even saves Lieutenant Dan, even though Dan was intent on dying in battle, like his ancestors.
Forrest is sent to an army hospital after taking a bullet to his rear end in the battle. There, he is in a bed next to Lieutenant Dan, who lost both his legs in the attack. At the hospital, Forrest starts playing ping pong and is really good at it. Back in Washington, after receiving a medal of honor, Forrest is pulled into an anti-war demonstration where he runs into Jenny, who has become a hippie radical. She is also in an abusive relationship, which Forrest tries to protect her from to no avail.
Forrest plays ping pong internationally, and when he returns to New York to interview about his athletic prowess, he runs into Lieutenant Dan, who is in a wheelchair and living on disability. He stays with Dan for the winter holidays and the two of them become close. When Forrest tells Dan about his plans to buy a shrimp boat, Dan laughs at him and sarcastically tells him that if his dream ever comes true, he will be Forrest's first mate. Meanwhile, Jenny gets addicted to drugs and continues to go from one abusive relationship to another.
Forrest is discharged from the army and is asked to endorse a ping pong paddle, which earns him $25,000. With this money, he buys a shrimping boat, keeping his promise to Bubba. He names the boat Jenny, but has little success with it. Dan keeps his promise to Forrest and he joins him in his shrimping endeavors.
When Hurricane Carmen destroys all the boats except for the "Jenny," Forrest becomes a successful shrimper. Immediately after his success comes, Forrest discovers his mother is dying of cancer, and he returns home to her. Dan invests Forrest’s part of the money into Apple Computers, earning Forrest a fortune.
One day, Jenny visits Forrest and stays with him for a while. When Forrest proposes to her, she declines, but they end up having sex that night. The next day, Jenny leaves Forrest.
Distraught, Forrest starts running around the country without stopping, except to sleep and eat. His persistent running turns him into a celebrity, and he even catches Jenny's attention.
When the scene shifts back to the present on the bench at the bus stop, Forrest tells the woman sitting next to him that he is in Savannah to visit Jenny, who wrote to him. When Forrest goes to see Jenny, she introduces him to her son, Forrest. Jenny tells Forrest that the boy is his and that she is sick with an unknown virus.
The three move to Greenbow and Jenny and Forrest get married. Dan comes to the wedding with his fiancé. Dan is no longer in a wheelchair, but has prosthetic legs.
Forrest lives happily with Jenny and Forrest Jr., but Jenny eventually dies. The last scene in the film shows Forrest sending Forrest Jr. to the bus on his first day of school.
Forrest Gump Questions and Answers
The Question and Answer section for Forrest Gump is a great resource to ask questions, find answers, and discuss the novel.
Forrest sounds special needs when he talks so many people don't take him seriously. Forrest Gump IQ score is 75 IQ , which is regarded below average and represents 16% of the world's population. Forrest, however, excels in the situations he is put...
What lessons does Forrest learn throughout the movie?
Be true to yourself: Even though others attempt to convince him differently throughout the whole movie, Forrest remains loyal to himself and his principles. People around him respect and admire him because he never compromises his moral standards....
How does the Author represent the concept of war in forrest Gump?
Forrest Gump learns about war and loss by being in it. He learns about death in the war, when his best friend Bubba dies, and he saves his fellow soldiers from the dangers of the war. Forrest's innocence and good nature is juxtaposed with the...
Study Guide for Forrest Gump
Forrest Gump study guide contains a biography of Edward Abbey, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis.
- About Forrest Gump
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Movie Analysis Essay Sample: Forrest Gump
Challenging Intelligence in one of Hollywood’s revolutionary films. Forrest Gump, a 1994 film directed by Robert Zemeckis starring Tom Hanks and Robin Wright distributed by Paramount Pictures, is merely a narration by mentally challenged Forrest in which he recites his story chronologically, oblivious to the measure of achievements he’d accomplished. Having met three presidents of the United States, inspired Elvis Presley’s infamous dance, fought bravely in Vietnam, and became a world star Ping-pong champ. In addition, being rendered as a witness to the Watergate scandal survived Hurricane Carmen, and owned Bubba Gump shrimp ensuing him to be a “gazillionaire”. Moreover, invested in Apple and ran for 3 years, 2 months, 14 days, and 16 hours. Having worn many shoes in his life, Innocent Forrest lost the few people he had along the way, except for Jenny. The sole reoccurring figure in his life made chaotic decisions that led to her leaving 4 times to, unbeknownst to Forrest, protect him from herself. After concluding his tale, He reveals to the invested strangers that his next destination is a reunion with Jenny. With a box of chocolate in hand, he runs into being enlightened about his son and her health. He vows to take care of them. But shortly after, Forrest loses the one thing he loved most but gains another. Although viewers might assume Forrest Gump is a superficial tale about an individual with a low IQ, the film is also a criticism of society’s obsession with intelligence and control by enacting a character’s success with inverse traits.
Consideration and leniency aren’t what society’s renowned for, rather a reputation of cruelty. Permanently in need of excessive commands to keep its fragile balance stable. Carrying the name of the KKK founder consequently didn’t account for the finest start for Forrest. Likewise, an IQ of 75 pushed many doors out of his reach consequence of society’s stereotypical and confined perception of intelligence. Referring to Forrest as “Stupid” occurs 18 times in the film with “Stupid is as stupid does” being his response each time. And that is what he ascertained. Accomplishing what no other person could by using his “flaw” of giving up control to his advantage. In all his endeavors, he never gave much thought to anything, making society’s main concern his greatest strength. For instance, when prompted about his future after graduation, the puzzled expression evident on his face verified that. Merely obliging instruction is what sets him apart. Hence, why none of his ventures were ever premeditated and just happen to find him; Joining the army, catching shrimp, and even playing ping pong were all decisions crafted for him. The sole choice he made independently was to run, without it holding a deep-rooted significance, just simply for the sake of running. bewilderment was people’s thoughts on this notion. “They couldn’t believe someone would do all that running for no particular reason” Gump’s simple approach to life allowed him to decipher its complexities. And as he kept on running, people did what they do best and followed behind, with the need to find meaning in something meaningless.
Meaningful symbolism forms everywhere in existence. Throughout the whole of Forrest Gump, symbolic parallels criticizing society’s facade are traced with simple yet telling camerawork and editing. A barbershop, two people fishing, and a guy reading a newspaper are reoccurring scenes for the duration of the film, each time having a negative stance on Forrest’s actions. However, as time goes on the people in said scenes never seem to achieve anything, simply bound to the same condition for years while judging others’ expeditions. Thus, in an expose of their deception, Zemeckis uses Hank’s remarkable acting skills to portray the cell that most people have willingly put themselves in through blindly abiding by society without a second thought. Using Forrest’s characteristics and an extreme case of relinquishment to plea people to awaken out of captivity.
By embodying the traits deemed unfit by society and succeeding anyways, Forrest Gump shows viewers how crippling the chains of society are. Therefore, encouraging people to surrender control to some extent to experience life through a new lens, a much freer lens. Destiny is a debate in the film, whether you make it, or it’s made for you, Forrest demonstrates that battling for absolute control is not, and will never be, a factor of your triumph against destiny. It is the biggest held back that stands between people and their dreams. Hence, being consumed by the urge to control robs you away from relishing life’s beauty. Never appreciating “the stars in Vietnam after 4 months of rain”, “the sun going to bed on the bayou”, or “the clear mountain lake sky” Forrest Gump is screening the remedy to the deadliest pandemic that will wipe out humanity if ignored.
In conclusion, Forrest Gump is more than just a tale for entertainment. It is a proposition to evaluate our ways of living. Viewing control as a need will halt one’s growth, leaving no room for development, and strip them from finding pleasure in the small details. Forrest’s life is a fairytale that we should admire and apply to our reality rationally. Nonetheless, the excessive approach used by Zemeckis only serves to illustrate the urgency in which humanity needs a change of action before it is futile.
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“Forrest Gump”: Professionalism in Production Essay (Movie Review)
Introduction.
Films have been created to describe a story to the viewer and hence should have an appeal. They are directed in different forms which are dictated by the intention of their production. Movies can be for entertainment, education, economic and political purposes among many other reasons. In all movies, however, certain criteria have to be adhered to. These elements are subject to analysis leading to the rating of the films as hits or blockbusters. Awards have been granted in the film achievement ceremonies in different categories. The sorting is based on the overall value first then sub-categories are on selected elements such as plot, cinematography, effects, and actors. To catch the attention of the viewers and film analysts, the film has to be directed professionally. (Raj, 2007)
It takes a team of dedicated actors, technicians, and other procedural combinations to produce a film that will become a hit. To build a team of quality, the director needs to work with the best actors fitting into roles and technical staff. The film plot, the sounds, and the pretentious elements are vital to its success. The motion pictures industry has continued to be very competitive over the years.
Films are produced with more effects that are dramatic and give the audience a feeling of suspense and intrigue. These developments have been made possible by the advancement in technology called computer-generated images. The computer age has changed the effects in film production creating the possibility of characters to be perceived as performing dangerous stands e.g. jumping over a cliff. Motion pictures have greater sound and picture outcomes that form a theatric feeling thus resulting in huge gains. (Raj, 2007)
An examination of the film Forrest Gump shows the effective use of professionalism to produce a blockbuster film. It is a humorous drama based on a novel written in 1986 by Winston Groom. The story is about a man and his heroic expedition through existence meeting past states personalities in presidents and a musician. He encounters events of the late 20 th century yet he is not conscious of their implication due to his scholarly scarcity and being naive.
However, his naivety and little knowledge help him to be straightforward in his dealings with the people he meets. The film begins with Forrest sitting on a bus stop bench and starts to relate his story to his listeners who turn out to sit with him at the bus stop. A feather is seen floating in the breeze and landing on his feet, he picks it up and puts it into his Curious George storybook. This feather will later be seen at the end of the film and it is symbolic of what happens in his life. (Bagley, 2008)
Forrest’s listeners vary during the recounting of his life ordeal each with different sentiments. Some are skeptical others lack sympathy while others show empathy giving the show a unique moving experience. The story of Forrest is well understood by the film viewers as it builds up to a scheme that captures characters as they appear. The account is generally described looking back; however, in the last part, it goes sequentially. The tale is told from a tertiary view with Forrest telling it and his thinking is exposed. The predicaments faced by Forrest in his early life give the movie a basis and this happens between 1951 and 1984.
The tale begins in a hilarious and cheerful nature, except that it progresses on to present heartbreak as the film advances. However, his inability turns out to be his best asset as he goes through lots of challenges that required him to be naïve. He is liked by the people he meets in his life due to his simple nature. He is affectionate and generous demanding to defend those he holds dear particularly Jenny. She is the central actor in the film jointly with Forrest. (Daria, 2007)
The plot is simple and easy to follow by an audience of any age group. It captures the audiences’ emotions taking them from sympathy to the adoring of a devotee. The movie revolves around Forrest who is the main actor and his lover Jenny. Forrest is pretty warm for his parent mother, who has an enormous persuasion on him as a child. This is evident by the way Forrest reminisces his mother’s articulations to him all over the film. He tells of his upbringing when he went to a physician to address his back problems. He was given braces for his feet that aided him in walking. Forrest Gump first was friends with Jenny Curran in their childhood days.
Forrest was occasionally harassed due to his condition and mental inability. He later discovered he could run very fast which assisted him many times in life later. His running abilities are later used to join the football team and later in the army to rescue colleagues out of the forest. One day he gets into a fight with a boy to protect Jenny at a party which turns out to be a mistake. This occurs frequently all through the film, and it’s not that he is unaware of the ensuing circumstances. (Bagley, 2008)
Forrest’s mother later died and he is visited by Jenny after a long absence. Forrest proposes to her but she declines and later that night they get intimate and Jenny leaves him again. This is followed by his three years, two months, fourteen days, and sixteen hours run transverse of America. People got inspired by this but Forrest declared he did it as he just considered running. As Forrest narrates the account to the elderly lady at the bus stop and declares he is there to meet Jenny.
The lady tells him Jenny does not live far off and taking the bus is not necessary. Jenny lived in the opposite direction to where the buses were going. On realizing this, he runs in the direction he was given to seek his lover. Arriving he finds Jenny in her apartment with his son who is not psychologically impeded like him. They marry at last but Jenny passes on due to an unknown viral attack. The movie ends with his son Forrest Jr. getting on the bus on the first day of school. The quill from the storybook falls out and rises through the light wind. (Daria, 2007)
The film has a premise showing a character that lives on possibilities and never takes things as opposing. It stresses the organizing of the impediments of one’s course in life. Acknowledgment of oneself is also an idea taught in the movie. The death of the characters also makes us aware that people will have to die at some point in life. The feather at the commencement and finish of the movie shows fate or just hovering about on a gentle wind as depicted by Forrest.
The photography was outstanding with distinction in perspectives and proximity which gave the movie a personal appeal. The lighting was also used to stress the scenes. When Jenny appeared there was brightness, in the war the lighting was darker. The editing was swift in some scenes such as in the war but slower when Forrest was talking with Jenny. This is to focus on the major parts of the movie. The song is used to illustrate the view and moment e.g. Free Bird was played when Jenny was about to bound from the veranda ridge. Jenny sought to turn into a bird when she was small and the music fitted her character. (Bagley, 2008)
The film also has camera extraordinary things such as scenes of heads of state and Forrest collectively holding hands. The showing of computer-generated imagery is above board especially on the scene at the bus stop. Coupled with a touching storyline, the film is captivating and can teach a lot. It is a poignant film about love and its various personifications, which at the sensitivity of the film Forrest’s affection for Jenny in no way adjusts. This is despite the ongoings around him in war and the change of locations. Even if Forrest may not appear to realize all that is in his proximity, the audience gets the logic that he is familiar with what is adequate.
This can be seen when Jenny tells him that he does not know what love is. Forrest follows a conventional standard of living while Jenny clinches to a life packed with substance abuse and defiant war assemblies. How Forrest and Jenny ultimately end in matrimony may be a kind of ironic settlement. The preparation of the characters and makeup created a feel of the 1970s when the novel story was derived. (Bagley, 2008)
In the production of the movie, the use of computer-generated illusions techniques for image outcome giving the film a presence and feel of reality put it on high standards. With the aid of methods like covering and others in the CGI procedures, Tom Hanks was included in the collection video recording. This earned the film’s best illustration effects honor. The character Deputy Dan’s limbs were amputated using the effect by covering the limbs with a blue material which made possible the work of the painting on every single outline. Gump is a good narrator with simplicity and modesty. For such a meek character, the story is mind-boggling.
He undergoes a lot of tribulations that can be used to teach society. It is a tale of love and a person who lives in a very enormous world that could be difficult to comprehend. The film has memorable lines that leave the audience with a question mark as to do this happens? In the scene where Lieutenant Daniel Taylor asks Forrest if he has found Jesus yet, Forrest answers that was he supposed to be looking for Jesus?
This brings out the humor and again shows naivety that is common to the present society. Tom Hanks plays the role of an accredited actor and had his specifications before taking up the character of Forrest Gump. He said that the proceedings that were on set need to be traditionally precise. This gave the film a truthful nature hence its attributed awards. The movie is full of magical moments of optimism, bravery, tolerance, feel affection, consideration, and empathy all of which give particular significance to our existence. (Bagley, 2008)
The film Forrest Gump was well-staged winning lots of awards for its creativity. The film has used a lot of the techniques used in making and directing movies and can be seen in its reviews. Although it was given many Oscars, the film has offered valuable lessons to society. In the current global hardship, optimistic people will prevail and only if the bravery in them is rekindled by such films. Tolerance with one another is also stressed in the character of Forrest. He has many friends and it is credited to how he accepts them. To be of benefit in the community, compassion and giving others hope are vital. Jenny shows lots of compassion for her lover Forrest and this moves the viewer as the world around her is full of war and drugs. (Bagley, 2008)
The film industry is very competitive with contemporary directors using the latest technology. This has been very instrumental in the production of past scenes as seen in the film Forrest Gump. The film was made after wide research on the script and storyline. The director uses the best available qualified persons and techniques to produce a blockbuster. This film has been received well and has scooped many awards and credentials.
The cast is also played in a 1970s setting that gives the film a realistic look. The use of music and lighting effects brings out the progress in the movie. The different scenes are defined by changes in the shades and background music. The harmony played depicts the instant stages such as when Jenny wanted to leap off the veranda. It also referred to her thought of herself as a bird. This mixture of tact makes the movie a must-watch in the cinema and at home.
However, there is a discrepancy from the original novel. The film mainly centers on the beginning eleven chapters and omitting the following chapters. It ends with the last part of the novel. This is however not a reason to think that the film is half-baked. The purpose of the film was served and the message to the audiences was appreciated. There are also some additives to spice up the film such as the braces on Forrest’s feet when he was young. All in all, it is a good film with enough life stories for contemporary society.
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