A movie is like a box of chocolates, right?

Rating: 9/10 (27 May 2012)

Tom Hanks' convincing portrayal of an Alabama simpleton made for a remarkable story portrayed in a kind, entertaining and very poignant way. Movies should challenge your acceptance of your own status quo and capture your imagination. Robert Zemeckis understood the opportunity to tell his Hollywood slant on American history through Forrest's innocent eyes. With the bitter veteran act of Gary Sinese, and beaten path of Robin Wrights' Jenny, the focus is more on our individual choices despite life's hard knocks. Forrest grows alongside of America and even has his hand in that growth, as we all do. Idealism is as idealism does, right?