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Rating: 10/10 (16 December 2013)

"Forrest Gump" is one of the best contemporary films in the last couple of decades; it sees Tom Hanks's portrayal of an innocent, humble individual who goes by the name of Forrest Gump and sees his humble side conquer all as he becomes a success at everything he does but deep down behind all the success and fame is just a simple man who cares for human nature and loses everything he once loved.
This timeless classic has everything from drama, to romance, to violence to comedy to heartache. As a result it is difficult to determine what genre of film it really is.
A truly inspirational and heart-warming film that also allows for a bit of American History, and helps people who don't know a great deal about United States of America a further insight into their heritage and culture. Although admittedly some of the historical events are not portrayed that factually.
What makes this film so good is Robert Zemeckis attention to detail and is simply wonderfully directed. The story is what attracts so many people to Forrest Gump and it is wonderfully told through the direction of Robert Zemeckis. The super-imposed clips are superb in which Forrest Gump meets John F Kennedy, it looks like he was actually there at the time of recording through superb visual effects.
Alan Silvestri music is chilling and beautiful as well and simply adds to such an iconic film, the simple tune at the beginning when the feather is seamlessly flowing in the wind. Eric Roth's script work is excellent and achieved some of the most memorable film quotes of all time.
However, not everyone agrees that it is contemporary classic and some feel that it is totally overrated, echoes right-wing views and is too soppy and sentimental. However, I totally disagree you have to delve deep within the story to really understand the message.