Thursday, November 1, 2012

Forrest Gump


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Once in 1981 a little white feather fell next to the feet of one of the most extraordinary figures in fictional history.  His name is Forrest Gump (played by Tom Hanks).  This is a man who has a IQ of 75 but he has a heart of gold along with some of the fastest feet around.  He is always in historical places with historical figures.  From teaching Elvis the pelvis, to  meeting JFK, to showing LBJ his butt, to busting the Watergate burglars.  Along with the historical people he interacted with, he also had a lot of people that meant the world to him.  First was Mama Gump (played by Sally Field).  She was the only one who always thought that Forrest was normal, despite his IQ.  Second was Bubba (played by Mykelti Williamson) who was an army friend that Forrest met before he went to Vietnam.  Third was Lt. Dan (played by Gary Sinise), Forrest's ungrateful lieutenant whom Forrest saved during combat.  Fourth and four most was Forrest troubled female friend Jenny (played by Robin Wright).

The movie was a technical breakthrough with getting Tom Hanks to be able to interact with dead historical figures.  Also removing Gary Sinise's legs was also a technical challenge with all the different moving camera angles.

With a hit soundtrack, 6 academy awards (including Best Picture) and 7 other nominations,  Forrest Gump is a slice of wonderful filmmaking.

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