Review - Forrest Gump Reviews

A small-minded, wiity but genteel person. That's how you describe Forrest Gump. Its setting is so endearing in the sense that it is no common nor uncommon one, but it is a poular one (of course who wouldn't know America?). To comment,let me state the plus points of the movie: setting, story, torrent of events and lastly, the message. Setting: If you were to contest the setting, well then you cannot make it! A simple man going through a simple 30-year history of a superpower, of course, it shows that the movie is fairly simple in its views. An average person like me can carry the issues and concerns brought about by the movie with this simplicity. Also, the twists in the setting which has initialy involved him and has him on the centerstage changing that history is somewhat wiity and funny, but of course, sensible and just. Story: When you profile the life of a man, you just don't go through his life and leave out what's happening around him. In that case, FOERREST GUMP has brought Hanks into the limelight. The movie has done its character in such a way that the story wouldn't be there if he is not there (in most cases and in most movies). If you are not getting what I'm saying, then let's put it this way. The story focuses on one man, and that man is very instrumental in changing the history around him. Thjat's the story...and the whole thing. Torrent of Events: The events fairly ran smoothly and in order in such a way that the movie follows how Gump grows through time. Message: Simple but ocean deep. Man has his own box of chocolates. Whatever he will get, he has to face the consequence or the sweet taste of victory. Overall, I do say that Forrest Gump really has the edge to make it to the top spot of my most favorite movies. Its wit and message has truly captivated my heart and left me reaching for a box of chocolates. MADE BY: Nicolo Magundayao (March 27, 2004)