Randy Black
English IV: Film Analysis
Mr. Maxfield
10/23/2015
The wondrous world of Forrest Gump “Forrest Gump,” the movie and the character, captured the hearts of millions when it was released in 1994. Its story of an outcast basically having the Midas touch was an encouraging piece that still inspires people today. Much of the story is far-fetched, but it helps people believe anything is possible. Forrest, played beautifully by Academy Award winner Tom Hanks, is charming and sweet, and as a viewer, you root for him around every turn. This starts with his battles with bullies early on in the movie. “Run, Forrest, run,” is a phrase that you can hear a lot from people. It is quite a quotable movie. Have you ever heard anyone say, “Life
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Bubba talks to Forrest about all the things he plans to do when he gets his shrimp boat. When Bubba doesn’t make it out of the Vietnam War, Forrest makes sure that Bubba’s dream is fulfilled by started the “Bubba Gump Shrimp Company.” Forrest gets the money for the shrimp company with a ping pong endorsement, something else at which Forrest happens to excel. Forrest sees his first crush Jenny at an anti-war rally, but she has joined up with a crowd of activists, who she eventually leaves with. Lieutenant Dan has lost his legs in the war, but had agreed to be Forrest’s first mate with his shrimp boat endeavor. After a hurricane destroys all of the other shrimp boats, the Bubba Gump Shrimp company becomes a huge success, making Forrest and Lieutenant Dan a lot of money. Lt. Dan invests their money in Apple Computers, or some kind of fruit company. (wikipedia.com) After seeing Jenny again after Forrest’s mother dies, they sleep together, but then Jenny leaves again. So, what does Forrest do? He runs, and runs, and runs. This time having a large group of people running with him along the way. When he returns home, Jenny asks if they can meet. This is when she introduces Forrest to his son, played by a very young Haley Joel Osment. Jenny and Forrest get married, and soon after Jenny dies. Forrest is left to raise their son on his