TITLE: Forest Gump DIRECTED BY: Robert Zemeckis TEXT TYPE: Film DATE FINISHED: 06-04-14 *Note: Read all quotes in a thick‚ Alabama accent. This film follows the life of Forest Gump who struggles to live outside the barriers that society has given him. Forrest is a little ’slow’; although his mental impairment doesn’t seem to bother him. In fact‚ the naiveté that comes from his limited understanding of the world around him gives Forrest a uniquely positive perspective of life. Forest overcomes
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The Struggles of Jenny from "Forrest Gump" In the movie Forrest Gump‚ Jenny is such a misunderstood person and in no way the evil woman many make her out to be. She is just a lost soul trying to find a place in this world where she belongs and can be happy. She has a hard time thinking she deserves to be happy and loved. Although she mistreats Forrest time and time again‚ it is not her intention to hurt him the way she does. The way she acts and the decisions she makes all stem from the abuse she
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In the movie Forrest Gump‚ at a young age him and his mother find out his test scores showed she scored lower than the average range a child needs to be in. Because of that‚ he was classified as developmentally delayed. A child can only be classified as developmentally delayed until age eight‚ as they grow up and become adults‚ their classification changes to developmental disability. Developmental delay is when a child fails to reach a certain milestone that is expected to happen at their age.
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Forrest Gump- Film Review Oscar winning‚ tear jerker of a comedy ‘Forest Gump’ is both magical and passionate; a film to replenish your energy and refresh your outlook on life entirely. A film that shows morally dubious material transformed through ‘Robert Zemeckis’ shrewdness and technical skills into a truly unique and poetic American Comedy‚ and with such phenomenon commercial success suggesting hearts were touched worldwide. The hero of the film; A mentally handicapped man (Tom Hanks)‚ but one
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Forrest Gump‚ directed by Robert Zemeckis was created in 1994. The key actors associated with the film were Tom Hanks‚ who played Forrest Gump. As well as Robin Wright who played Jenny Curran. Unconditional love ties back to the human experience‚ because in life everyone experiences love‚ whether it be for family‚ friends or even a significant other. The theme of unconditional love in Forrest Gump is developed through time-lapses and emotional and intensifying sound effects during the “Peas and Carrots”
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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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The blockbuster movie Forrest Gump was made in the year 1994‚ and it was anAmerican comedy-drama film that won multiple awards and nominations‚ includingawards won from the 67 th Academy Awards‚ 1995 Golden Globe Awards‚ 1995 MTVMovie Awards‚ 1995 Peoples Choice Awards‚ 2005 American Film Institute Awards andvarious other ones. It was an adaption of a novel of the same name‚ by Winston Groom.Robert Zemeckis was the director of the movie‚ and he made great decisions about thecamera techniques to
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depicts several decades in the life of Forrest Gump‚ a simple Alabama man who travels across the world‚ sometimes meeting historical figures‚ influencing popular culture‚ and experiencing firsthand historic events of the late 20th century. Forrest Gump though at an early age his principal determines young Forrest possesses an IQ of 75‚ he has endearing character and devotion to his loved ones and duties‚ which brings him into many life-changing situations. Forrest interprets everything literally. He
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Throughout the course of the movie Forrest Gump‚ Forrest had the privilege and honor of meeting several people who had a large impact on American society. One such person was Elvis Presley. In the movie‚ Elvis stayed at Forrest’s house and watched Forrest dance and became famous by copying Forrest’s moves. However Elvis learned to dance in real life‚ his dancing and singing made him possibly the single most important and recognized musicians in 20th century popular music. Elvis was the musician most
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were psychologically scared‚ while other was embittered by poor treatment the public gave them when they came home. Regardless‚ whether the war was right or wrong‚ we should support our troops. After reading The Things They Carried and watching Forrest Gump‚ Full Metal Jacket‚ my perspective has changed considerably about the Vietnam War. My perspective about Vietnam has changed and even though the war was questionable‚ people who dodged the draft and fled to Canada should be treated like the criminals
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