The life story of a not too smart man, Forrest Gump, who is coincidentally found at important events in American history, from the late fifties, and through out the eighties.

Rating: 8/10 (21 April 2006)

That does include the Vietnam War, the fight for civil rights, and the Watergate Scandal. During his life he also meets the Elvis Presley, John Lennon, President Kennedy, President Reagan and President Nixon. The funny thing is that not at any time did Gump understand the importance of the events he was witnessing. Jenny, Forrest's good child hood friend, is there from times to times during the whole movie. Forrest and Jenny are for a long period of time divided from each others, because they are living so different lives. Even so, they both eventually fall in love with each other. Gump is a quite simple man, and does not seem to be worried about the fact that everyone obviously is smarter than him, which I do believe he understands. I think the main point in this movie is that happiness doesn't take intelligence or money. It takes love, good values and achievements that are important to you.
Me myself enjoyed this movie very much. It is touching, entertaining and educational at the same time. When I think about it later, the whole story does not seem very likely. What is so amazing, is that I did not think that thought one single time while I was watching the movie. The acting, the dialogue, and the film-technical aspects are so realistic and brilliant, that I completely felt like this was really happening. I also love Hanks character, which is just as brilliant as the rest of the movie. The next time you need motivation for living a spotless, innocent and morally correct life, go watch this movie.