A marvelous film through the eyes of a naive individual

Rating: 9/10 (29 January 2005)

First, let me say that 1994 was an excellent year for the Oscars. Such movies as Pulp Fiction, Forrest Gump, The Shawshank Redemption, Quiz Show, and Four Weddings and a funeral were the contenders for best picture. It was a tough choice for the academy, but Forrest Gump went home with the Oscar.
The movie is a look back upon the life of a naive man named Forrest Gump. He believed everything his mom taught him, and he was innocently involved in some of the key events of the 20th century.
The movie is funny at times because the audience clearly knows what is going on around him, but he thinks almost nothing of it. There is some good historical information in this movie, in fact, a high school American History teacher could consider showing this movie at the end of the year, because Forest Gump takes us back to the beginning of American History, and progresses all the way through it.
This is a long movie, but it is of very good quality, and I think it is well worth your time.