Feel good about the human spirit

Rating: 10/10 (27 October 2003)

I loved this movie. While I love movies that really make me think and do so in interesting ways, I'm still a kid at heart. I love romance, I love human kindness, and I love the thought of people doing things out of "goodness", not self interest.
Forrest Gump doesn't have a twist ending, it doesn't have explosions, it doesn't have car chases, it doesn't have sexy actors, and it doesn't explore the depths our imaginations. The movie, like Forrest himself, is simple. Very simple. Also like Forrest's life though, the movie's simplisticness leaves you to marvel at how much good can come from it.
I laughed repeatedly. I cried hard at different points - some out of sadness, but most out of pure joy. If I had been "thinking" more about the plot, the characters, etc, I probably would not have been able to deeply feel such basic emotions. But because the movie, story, and characters are so simple, these often overlooked emotions were able to be enjoyed at such a pure level.
Highly recommended - just don't expect anything deep or thought-provoking... looking for it will definitely detract from the experience. Enjoy Forrest and enjoy his life "story".