Forrest Gump (1994)

“My momma says life is like a box of chocolate. You never know what you’re gonna get” I always thought…what??…you’re gonna get chocolate of course from a box of ‘chocolates’. It was only when I was older that I realised that Forrest’s mother was probably referring to the types of chocolate that has fillings such as nuts, caramel or some other sugary stuff.

Well anyway, I’ve watched this before of course, but that was a couple of years ago and I can’t quite remember what’s its all about, so as usual I watched it again.

Forrest Gump is an endearing story of a man who despite having an I.Q that is lower than an average person still had the courage to do great things and lived a noble humbled life. I’m sure the reason why he had the courage to do some of the things he did is because he never understood fully the possible consequences to his actions…thus he has no fear. Like when he went back into the jungle during the Vietnam War to save his platoon … he probably doesn’t realise what could happen if the enemy caught him.

Anyway this movie won a bunch of Oscars and I’m sure several other great awards. It is a very touching story…I like it…but it wouldn’t be a favourite. I didn’t even bother with the extra features. Unless I forget the story again…I’ll probably never watch it again.