Morality Play

Rating: 10/10 (25 June 2006)

Anyone who has a problem with this movie on any level probably just doesn't understand parables. Gump at it's basic is a fable about a man who, although short on "intelligence" nonetheless has a degree of common sense often absent in his intellectual superiors. Couple this with his moral compass and the way the story always places him in interesting situations and you have the canvas upon which this morality play unfolds. Gump is simple, gentle and loving - but, interestingly, he is not a wimp. He has courage of his convictions and does not hesitate to use violence to defend those he loves. Amazing this came from Hollywood. Refreshing.