Sarah Morrison

Movies that make you laugh, movies that make you ponder,movies that may excite you, but only a few can make you cry. Forrest Gump does it all Boy, tears rolled down for the first time after watching a movie of course there are other movies that followed but surely none of those were even close to this phenomenal motion picture Not that I am Hercules or Thor, but it takes immense poignance to make me cry Talking about Robert Zemeckis, the man always had a peculiarity in his direction but this is the one which stands tall among all. This story wouldn't have been the same without him. He is the one who brought the feel to this movie. But at the risk of sounding like a hyperbolic and dangerously obsessed fanboy, I daresay the acting masterclass Tom Hanks puts forth here is the finest display of acting I have ever witnessed. No other actor before or since has made such a convincing transformation into the heart, body and soul of another person as Hanks does here. Every delayed or confused mannerism is spot-on, his Southern accent is flawless and his every emotion letterperfect. In the whole film, particularly the grave scene towards the end, you look into his eyes and you don't see Tom Hanks, you see Forrest Gump Utter perfection Tom Hanks does not have Tom Cruise's face or Brad Pitt's body & so he got to the best with what God has given him SHEER ACTING PROWESS In early 90's he was still to establish himself among great names & thats how he did it? Although he had already won an Oscar for philadelphia but this movie was his official entry to the hearts of millions of people across the globe. Its hard to imagine any other actor fit in this role. His movies have always been like a box of chocolates YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT'S GOING TO COME & this one is a pure delight- a movie that can make your day . Some of the finest dialogs, thrilling moments, funny instances, touching storyline, insightful thoughts & a pinch of romance, this movie offers you everything you are looking in a heartwarming feel-good movie . Robin Wright's performance was a treat to watch and some breathtaking chemistry with Tom Hanks made it even more delicious. Even the best in the romance cannot match this one. I may not be a smart man but I know what love is it is one of my favorite lines in the movie. Stupidity has never been so touchy before . Every single character contributed to this beautiful fable in bits & pieces- Forrest, Jenny, Lt. Dan, Bubba, Forrest's Mama, Young Forrest & Junior Forrest are some of the unforgettable ones. An extraordinary journey of an ordinary man & arguably one of the best performances of all time by Tom Hanks don't give a miss to this one. It may change your perception about life One hell of a movie & it will be close to my heart forever ❤️❤️ 10/10.