Movie Review : Forrest Gump

Throughout the first half of Communication 101: Introduction to Human Communication we have been introduced to and discussed a lot of new concepts, ideas, and terms. All of this new material has been pertinent to how humans interact with one another, while also informing us of the why and how behind these interactions as well. The amount of new information we have learned would be impossible to cover and apply to one piece of pop culture, but a lot of what we have learned is relatable to the movie 50 First Dates. This 2004 movie featuring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore features numerous examples of normative relationships and key concepts that we have learned about in class. In this paper I will not only introduce communication terms

The movie Forrest Gump played by Tom Hank is a story about Forest Gump a simple man and his journey through life. Gump was simple minded and lived his life by a set of values taught to him by his mother (Sally Field). While Forest sat down waiting for a bus, he tells his story. Forest takes part in several defining historical moments such as the Vietnam War and the Watergate scandal and also had painful experiences. Despite his setbacks and naive nature, he struggles and triumphs in everything he did. Forrest developed a good self-esteem and self-concept with the help of his mother’s observation, love, and sincerity. With his mother and Jenny’s encouragements, he was able to overcome his physical handicap and become an outstanding runner among other things. This movie is an example of the how a child’s mind developed through series of stages. This paper shows the following key points; intellectual disability, Erickson’s intimacy vs isolation, low self-esteem, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

In the movie, Forrest Gump, Tom Hanks plays an intellectually handicapped man named Forrest Gump from Greenbow, Alabama. The majority of the movie took place through his recounting of his memories from early childhood all the way up to his current age. This paper looks at Forrest’s ability to communicate, his diligence in a relationship, ability to cope, and his self-perception.

For this assignment I have chosen to focus on the film Good Will Hunting primarily because I have seen the movie prior to this course and I feel it is one of the best films I have gotten a chance to see. Will Hunting's profound genius was as much a burden as it was a gift. Initially seeing the film I enjoyed it but viewing the film in the scope of all that I have learned in this course made the viewing experience much more meaningful, as I now had a deeper understanding of Will's internal conficts, and how they directly effected his relationships, beliefs, and actions. The film is an excellent example of the issues involving interpersonal communication and how they play a part in either making or breaking our

Forrest Gump is one of the greatest movies of all time. It brings together many of the most relevant themes and controversial subjects in modern society. Including some of the most difficult subjects such as; discrimination, racism, war, hardcore drug use, mental trauma, as well as a disease epidemic.

Recently, the class watched the movie “Dan in Real Life” and many people would be surprised just how much of this movie relates to what the class is currently learning about. For example, there is the use of nonverbal communication, the use of interpersonal communication, and the use of many other types of communications that are all found throughout the movie.

Interpersonal communication is everywhere in society, both the past, present, and the future. “Marty,” a love story, and a movie made in the fifties, shows many examples of interpersonal communication. In this movie, the main character, Marty, who is a decent, socially awkward man who is pressured by his peers and family to find love and get married. He then gets fed up and goes to a club in town and meets a woman named Claire, who is in similar circumstances to him. Marty and Claire then interact and spend time together and Marty experiences companionship for the first time. As time goes on, Marty’s bachelor friends and his mother are expressing their disapproval of Claire. Marty then gets angry with everyone, and tells them all I

“Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re gonna get.” Forrest Gump is the portrayal of a man that has been alienated from society, not because he is unintelligent or dimwitted, but rather because he is not restricted by the conventional ideals which are embedded within his culture; thus, Forrest challenges the conformities and principals that most people are accustomed to. The contrast that Robert Zemeckis, director of the film, is attempting to convey through the character of Forrest Gump is how most people are too smart for there own good; and thus, try to escape the realities and actualities of life. While other characters in the story are suppressed by society’s conflicts, Forrest remains blinded

Prejudice, violence, socioeconomic difficulties, sexual assault, stigmas against people with disabilities, inequality, and politics. These topics resonate throughout the tale of one young, southern boy-- Forrest Gump. In Robert Zemeckis's film, Forrest Gump, the tale of a disadvantaged and disabled young boy, who grew up in the South, showcases, through light-hearted comedy, the historical progression of prejudice and discrimination in the United States of America. Forrest Gump never blended in with his peers during his youth, as they saw him as an abnormal person who had no place in their society-- purely because the same advantages were not available to him upon birth. Fortunately, he stumbled upon a beautiful girl named Jenny, someone who would mold and shape how Forrest developed throughout his life. After countless taunts and torment upon Forrest, Jenny urged him to run, as fast as he could, from the bullies who pursued him-- and while he did this he managed to break away from the braces that normally supported him, but he also broke away from the exact shackles that confined him. Therefore, Forrest’s braces represent him breaking away from the prejudice he faced and displays his humble attitude of rejecting the insensitive feelings of others. Through the film, Forrest Gump, director Robert Zemeckis demonstrates the importance of simplicity when evaluating controversial topics such as the Vietnam War, racial prejudice, ableism, sexual assault, and education reform in the United States.

“My momma always said, “Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re gonna get.” Even if you haven’t physically watched the movie Forrest Gump, you have most likely already heard someone quote this line from the movie. Forrest Gump is a spectacular movie that includes many historical events as well as many moments that will make you literally laugh out loud. I’ve seen this movie many times and I love it just as much, if not more each and every time I watch it. During Forrest’s life he encounters events such as the Vietnam War, the assassination of JFK, the Watergate Scandal, and many others. I will be discussing how these events are portrayed in the movie, how they actually occurred in real life, and how Forrest Gump encourages viewers to become more interested in learning more about history.

“Forrest Gump” is a drama with comical aspects. It was directed by Robert Zemeckis and released in 1994. It is about a man facing the challenges in his life. The story spans from 1951-1984 and takes place in different locations of America, and Vietnam.

In the movie Forrest Gump, director describes the historical development of America after the World War II by showing the life of Forrest Gump. The movie’s soundtrack is used based on the lead of characters’ emotions. Some songs played are Hound Dog by Elvis Presley, Rebel Rouser by Duane Eddy, I Don’t Know Why But I Do by Clarence Henry, and the list goes on. Forrest Gump was released in 1994 by Paramount Pictures and was directed by Robert Zemeckis. The original story was written by Winston Groom. As a recipient of numerous awards, this movie’s scores have been considered as one of the winning ticket as the scores set the moods and tonalities in this narrative film. The music connects itself with the historical timeline based on all adventures of Forrest Gump experiences. Tom Hanks stars in the film and the music supervisor is Joel Sill (Scarlett, 2017).

“Forrest Gump” is a remarkable film that takes place in the 60’s in America, about Forrest, who with his low IQ everyone thinks he is stupid, but he shows us that he is not with the help of his mama. He teaches us “Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you are going to get.” This movie will make you laugh, and cry. It is very inspirational, he was never afraid to hide who he was. He did everything from playing college football to starting a million-dollar company. Everyone should watch this film at least once, as it has everything.

When seeing a movie for the first time you never know how it will be, just like a box of chocolate, “you never know what you’re going to get.” The film, which was up against Quentin Tarantino’s “Pulp Fiction” and Frank Darabont’s “The Shawshank Redemption” on the year of its release. The 1994 Robert Zemeckis’ film, “Forrest Gump”, won six Academy Awards against some of film histories greatest films. Forrest Gump is an American favorite about a kid from Alabama conquering life’s hardest obstacles in some of the worlds most difficult times.

Paramount presented Robert Zemeckis’ Forest Gump in theaters on July 6, 1994. This movie became a six time, Oscar winning film at the 67th Academy Awards. Tom Hanks stared in this movie as Forrest Gump. He developed this character in a way that would drive the plot smoothly. He was a lover, a fighter, a football star, and a multimillionaire. Hanks was able to portray Forrest as an all-American man in the 20th century. Forrest Gump is a great, uplifting saga about a boy’s good-natured attempts to overcome his disabilities through the people he encountered and the deeply moving experiences in his lifetime.