Forrest Gump: The epic
Are all epic films superhero movies such as Batman? No, even though some might think epic films are only movies such as those created by Marvel or DC, they are wrong. Forrest Gump, though seemingly a special but simple man, though he may not be superman, is still an epic hero. He, and the movie, have all of the aspects to qualify as an epic. The film Forrest Gump proves that not all superheroes wear capes through the main character, Forrest, being developmentally delayed and able to accomplish great challenges throughout his life. He even became a realistic epic hero.
Forrest Gump exemplifies many qualities of an epic film such as being a so-called “larger than life” hero. For example, not only did he inspire the king himself, Elvis Presley’s dance moves, but he also earned presidential recognition on more than one occasion for things such as football and military honors for serving in the army -which he joined for the benefit of the country, not himself. Not only that but he also has many
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Just a couple being his impeccable ability to run out of his leg braces during the “Run, Forrest! Run!” scene and his superhuman ability to run in adulthood quickly and for long periods of time. He even ran across the whole country and inspired many others to join him by doing so, which is quite the significant journey for an epic. There is also a long-term romance between Forrest and his love since childhood, Jenny. The setting takes place all throughout various parts of the united states, but overseas in the middle east where many extensive battle scenes took place and he was shot in the buttocks. After being shot and bed-ridden he learned he had a superhuman ability other than being incredibly fast – he was also incredibly good at ping pong. He was so talented at the sport that he even became an international champion and got to play in other countries, such as china, for the