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It's hard to believe this film is coming on for fifteen years old. For me, it was a big part of my early teenage life, and I have loved it since I first saw it.
It tells the story of Forrest Gump, a man with learning difficulties from Alabama. His personality is so gentle and unassuming that you think he will just get taken advantage of his whole life, but he goes on to lead the most exciting existence you can imagine. From fighting in the war, to meeting the president, getting shot in the bum to playing ping pong for his country, Forrest falls into adventure after adventure in this heart warming movie.
The plot is just great. Of course, it's total fantasy, but it's a feel good film. Not that there isn't a touch of sadness in it too. To be fair, that's why it is so good. It combines action, romance and comedy all in one.
Tom Hanks stars as Gump, giving a totally believable performance. Gump is quite a one dimensional character, so it's not like there's a lot of emotion to portray, but on the other hand it isn't always easy acting 'simple', and Hanks has mastered the art here.
The film combines real life events and footage, reworked around the story. So, for example, Forrest is interviewed with John Lennon. These little special effects scene add a much needed sense of reality to a story that is as imaginative and creative as any child could imagine.
There are some deep messages in the film, attacking a lot of aspects of modern life, but it can also be enjoyed on a simple level, making it appropriate for all ages.
In conclusion, this is an excellent family film that you can watch with anyone, and everyone can get something good out of it.
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Production Year: 1945 - Drama - Director: David Lean - Original Language: English - Classification: Parental Guidance - Starring: Celia Johnson, Trevor Howard, Stanley Holloway, Joyce Carey, Cyril Raymond
Production Year: 1999 - Drama - Director: Dick Maas - Original Language: English - Classification: 18 years and over - Starring: William Hurt, Jennifer Tilly, Denis Leary, Michael Chiklis, Francesca Brown
Production Year: 2004 - Drama - Director: Nick Cassavetes - Original Language: English - Classification: 15 years and over, 12 years and over - Starring: Rachel McAdams, Ryan Gosling, Gena Rowlands
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