An Instant Classic

Rating: 10/10 (8 January 2018)

Forrest Gump contains everything a modern-day classic should: sweet-hearted, yet soulful and emotionally heart-rendering; a protagonist we long to root for; ever-present humour that keeps you entertained; and simultaneously heart-wrenching moments that leave you reaching for the tissues.
Tom Hanks gives arguably the best performance of his career as the endearing and innocent Forrest Gump. An ever-present throughout a variety of America's most defining moments in history, Forrest's story captures major events such as the Kennedy assassination, the Civil Rights Movement and the Vietnam War, to name but a few. Forrest's own personal journey intertwines these moments in time, forever bound to his beloved childhood sweatheart, Jenny.
This story of innocence captures the imagination and will be remembered long after its first viewing. The story is told with care and consideration by director Robert Zemekis, who captures fantastic performances from all his cast members, including a fiesty yet friendly Sally Field.
A fantastic film with a feel-good centre, this is one that should be broadcast far and wide, and shown on repeat for good measure.