A brilliantly moving story

Rating: 10/10 (6 January 2002)

This truly is a special film. The fact that some people say it didnt deserve the awards it won just annoys me. some people say this film is too mushy, it's not mushy, it's powerful and moving and carries messages about love and fate. While being a moving, emotion story Forrest Gump also manages to be incredibly funny at times aswell. There aren't many films out there that can make you both laugh and cry, but this is one of the rare few. Zemeckis does a superb job directing as usual and all the parts are wonderfully cast with brilliant performances from the lead rolls. Alan Silvestri's music score works well and suits the film perfectly.
I struggle to find a bad word to say about this film, some would say that it's stupidly unrealistic. Well yes, with all the things Forrest manages to achieve the film does seem a bit unrealistic. But i believe it's supposed to be that way to get across the messages of fate and the fact that one man, no matter how intelligent can make a difference and can lead a good life.

Forrest Gump is a very enjoyable, well made film that everyone should see at some point. It stands as one of the best films of the 90s and thats why it won awards.