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 platoon
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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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unforgettable 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
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The French lieutenants Woman by John Fowles is a novel that tells the story of a woman (Sarah) misjudged by her community and a well to do gentleman who has to choose between being with her and being with his fiancé. The author’s use of conflict in making Charles Smithson choose between passion and responsibility has an effect on the entire novel by providing the basic storyline for the novel‚ allowed an opportunity for character development with Sarah and Charles‚ and it also gave the author to
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Forrest Gump - The charmed life of Forrest Gump has led him practically everywhere else‚ from the White House (where Presidents Kennedy‚ Johnson and Nixon appear to be greeting him amiably) to an Alabama boarding house (where he give pelvis-shaking lessons to a guest‚ the as-yet-unknown Elvis Presley). And “Forest Gump” is such an accomplished feat of cyber-cinema that it makes these tricks‚ not to mention subtler ones‚ look amazingly seamless. Even the opening credit sequence‚ featuring a feather
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2/14/10 Forrest Gump Robert Zemeckis’ Forrest Gump (1994) is an influential contribution to the American film repertoire. It is a film that exemplifies history as well as describes America’s ever changing culture and social structure. The historic feel of this classic American film is multiplied by the meticulous costumes worn in the film. Playing a significant role in bringing each individual character to life and adding the impression of realism to the vast timeline of the film. When costuming
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“Forrest Gump” written by Robert Zemeckis‚ starring Tom Hanks is truly inspirational and symbolizes the way we‚ as humans deal with situations in our lives. The film “Forrest Gump” tells of a simple minded man with a low IQ and great intentions. Forrest‚ who commits selfless acts of justice throughout the course of his life never acts to benefit himself but the benefit those around him. Forrest had honesty‚ integrity‚ and love. These character traits caused him to live justly and encourage others
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“Forrest Gump” By Winston Groom 2 There is a pleasure sure in being mad which none but madmen know. Dryden 1 Let me say this: bein a idiot is no box of chocolates. People laugh‚ lose patience‚ treat you shabby. Now they says folks sposed to be kind to the afflicted‚ but let me tell you—it ain’t always that way. Even so‚ I got no complaints‚ cause I reckon I done live a pretty interestin life‚ so to speak. I been a idiot since I was born. My IQ is near 70‚ which qualifies me‚ so they say
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Forrest Gump By Wesley Lowber 12/12/2012 Abstract Forrest‚ Forrest Gump is a simple man with a low IQ but good intentions. He is running through childhood with his best and only friend Jenny. His ’mama’ teaches him the ways of life and leaves him to choose his destiny. Forrest joins the army for service in Vietnam‚ finding new friends called Dan and Bubba‚ he wins medals‚ creates a famous shrimp fishing fleet‚ inspires people to jog‚ starts a ping-pong craze‚ create
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The 1994 film called Forrest Gump was an iconic american movie that left many viewers emotionally moved. Another story‚ that takes place during the depression‚ Of Mice and Men‚ written by John Steinbeck‚ shares many similar motifs. There are many similarities and differences between the main characters and themes in Forrest Gump and Of Mice and Men. The character of Forrest Gump in Forrest Gump strongly parallels the character of Lennie in Of Mice and Men while still exhibiting significant differences
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