Adversity In 1994‚ Paramount studios released Forrest Gump. Forrest Gump starring Tom Hanks is the story of a man with a below average IQ and his various tales that span 3 decades. Robert Zemeckis directed the film and brought Forrest alive to the audience. One of the most memorable quotes of the movie is‚ “Life is like a box of chocolates you will never know what you are going to get.” (Zemeckis) This quote sums up Forrest’s view of life. He knew that he was not the smartest or the strongest
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charming quotes that can easily be identified as a classic line from Forrest Gump. This line typifies the way Forrest Gump has come to look at the world; it’s another one of his profound life philosophies. Forrest Gump takes us all on his fascinating journey throughout four decades of his marvelous life. He shows us his incredible experiences‚ discoveries‚ and unbelievable accomplishments. Forrest Gump is an outstanding film that has awed‚ entertained‚ and inspired millions of viewers over the
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a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.’” Forrest Gump played by Tom Hanks said this iconic movie quote in the film Forrest Gump. This film uses a variety of camera shots to engage the viewer in becoming psychologically immersed. To begin‚ the viewer becomes psychologically immersed by the use of the point of view shot. For example‚ the film utilizes this shot a few times throughout and in the scene where Forrest Gump finds out he has a son. In this scene specifically‚ the viewer
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GSM 5301 – COST BEHAVIOUR - FORREST GUMP versus SIVAJI Forrest Gump was one of Paramount’s biggest hit movies of 1994. In 1995 it was nominated for 13 categories of the Oscar awards and it won six including best picture‚ best director and best actor awards. One analyst estimated that the film could generate as much as $350 million cash flow for Viacom‚ Inc.‚ Paramount’ parent company. The film took nine years to make it to the big screen and the script was then thought as unlikely material for
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The movie Forrest Gump presents some very accurate historical events that really happened.Forrest Gump is a famous 1994 American comedy-drama film based on the novel written by Winston Groom; directed by Robert Zemeckis. The story depicts the life of a simple Alabama man Forest Gump who travels around the world‚ meets historical figures and influences and participates in important historical events of the second half of the 20th century.Events that were in the movie Forrest Gump and also happened
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the movie: FORREST GUMP Director: Robert Zemeckis Principal/Major Actor/Actresses: Tom Hanks as Forrest Gump: though at an early age he is deemed to have a below average IQ of 75‚ he has endearing character and devotion to his loved ones and duties‚ which brings him into many life-changing situations. Robin Wright as Jenny Curran: Gump’s childhood friend who he quickly falls in love with‚ and never stops loving throughout his life. Gary Sinise as Second Lieutenant Dan Taylor: Gump and Bubba’s
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"Forrest Gump" In the movie‚ "Forrest Gump‚" the plot is developed through the Tom Hanks Character through out the movie. The movie is about the life of a man named Forrest Gump. This movie was a sad‚ but enticing movie that started off with the main character Forrest Gump sitting on a bench waiting for a bus‚ and telling his life story to total strangers that are sitting next to him waiting for there bus. Forrest Gump is a slow individual that lived an interesting life. Forrest was not a normal
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mystery man? The most unlikely hero of all times ‚Forrest Gump. Whether‚ because the thought of his beloved Jenny or his best friend Babba help him to keep on going. Forrest Gump went from underdog to the most unlikely hero in more than one occasion. Forrest‚ saved Lieutenant Dan from death‚ kept his promises to Babba‚ and inspire million when he ran across the nation. Forrest role as an unlikely hero first began when he was sent to Vietnam. Forrest become a hero when he went back into the line
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world will never be the same once you ’ve seen it through the eyes of..." Forrest Gump: a film chronicling the life of a mentally challenged man present during three of the most distinctive and dynamic decades in American history. While on the surface lies a heartwarming and inspirational story‚ the underlying narrative tends to explore progression of American society while depoliticizing history. Throughout the film Forrest is directly involved in major events of the 60s‚ 70s‚ and 80s‚ yet he never
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Forrest Gump "Life is like a box of chocolates...You never know what you’re going to get" says the main character Forrest in the beginning of the movie. Forrest Gump is the story of a man who overcomes numerous obstacles throughout different stages of his life and always seems to see the brighter side of things in the process. Through the movie’s entirety‚ outstanding performances from various award winning actors give this film’s involved and interesting plot a sense of realism that
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