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    back too many bad memories. If that doesn’t convey realism‚ I don’t know what does. Once the territory is in Allied hands and bases have been set up‚ we are introduced to the characters we have been following; namely Captain John Miller (Tom Hanks) and the rest of his unit. They are then given an assignment. Washington brass has discovered that all of Ma’ Ryan’s boys have been K.I.A. except for one‚ and his whereabouts are unknown due to a bad air drop. Captain Miller and his men must track

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    Forrest Gump‚ a movie that not only informs the audience and the people who interact with Forrest‚ about the life of a very simple man (Forrest Gump‚ played by Tom Hanks). It also teaches morals and the way life is perceived in the beautiful mind of a simple man. Forrest Gump‚ throughout the movie narrates the story whilst he is sitting at a bus stop telling the people who sit next to him about his past experiences in his life (the storyline and set up of the movie). Most of the people waiting for

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    English Film Analysis Forrest Gump Positive traits of Characters Forrest Gump- He is played by  Tom Hanks. He is a simple minded man with simple dreams born in Greenbow‚ Alabama. He loves what he does and puts all his heart in it. He keeps and does his promises that are made like that promise he made to Bubba. He stands firm on his decision and stand in life. He continues to love Jenny and Lt Dan despite their unrecognition of his great love. Despite their rejection of love for Forrest‚

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    scene is the amount of detail and how realistic it is. Spielberg makes it feel like you’re there‚ watching. The scene gave me the chills when I watched it. A small group of surviving rangers is led to a small sand dune for cover by CPT John Miller (Tom Hanks)

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    irrelevant to Forrest who can only think of his childhood sweetheart Jenny. Who has messed up her life. Although in the end all he wants to prove is that anyone can love anyone. Forrest Gump was filmed in 1994 and stars Tom Hanks and the lead role of Forrest‚ Forrest Gump. The movie begins with a solitary feather floating through the sky until a man sitting at a bus stop happens to catch it. He then grabs the feather and tucks it away. Forrest Gump begins his narrative with

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    "The Green Mile" was a novel written by Stephen King in 1996. The story takes place in 1932 on the “E” Block or otherwise known as death row in Cold Mountain Penitentiary somewhere in Georgia. It is narrated by the main character‚ Paul‚ who is the captain of the prison guards who supervise the “E” Block. "The Green Mile" is the hallway between the cells of the cell block that leads to the execution room. The corridor is covered in green linoleum‚ hence‚ the "last" or green mile the inmates take to

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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 Assignment 2 The movie Forrest Gump stars Tom Hanks as a considerate‚ yet somewhat simple man‚ who sits down on a bus stop bench and tells his fascinating life story to basically anyone who will listen. This movie is much different then the typical box office hits‚ which is why I chose it to analyze‚ it addresses many different social issues from Forrest Gumps innocent yet‚ matter-of-fact point of view. In the movie Forrest deals with some private troubles that had impact on Forrest’s

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    Jessa 7. Agang‚ Reymond 8. Baximen‚ Ariel 9. Atalyag 10. Fermalo‚ Ma. Ileonor 11. Cordero‚ Samson 12. Lopez‚ Miles 13. Peralta‚ Arnuljo JR. MOVIE REVIEW “FOREST GUMP” SUMMARY: Stupid is as stupid does‚" says Forrest Gump (played by Tom Hanks in an Oscar-winning performance) as he discusses his relative level of intelligence with a stranger while waiting for a bus. Despite his sub-normal IQ‚ Gump leads a truly charmed life‚ with a ringside seat for many of the most memorable events of

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    ‘Castaway ‘‚ directed by Robert Zemeckis‚ is a 2001 film starring Tom Hanks. Hanks stars as Chuck Noland‚ a FedEx delivery man whose life is headed in the ‘right direction’‚ until his plane crashes and he is stranded on an island. He must adapt to his new life on the island; overcoming many obstacles in order to survive. ‘Castaway’ explores three different journeys; physical‚ inner and imaginative. Chuck Noland is a filmic representation of the philosophy of time equals money equals fulfilment. Zemeckis

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