Robert Zemeckis’ another masterpiece saw the light of the day in 1994, taking each

moviegoer by surprise. Forrest Gump is an ambitiously-structured and remarkable comedy-

drama reflecting the struggles of a boy named Forrest in a world enclosed by discrimination,
hardships and injustice.
It's hard to categorize this movie as a comedy or a drama because of the equally
generous dosage of wit and emotional warmth. It portrays a mother’s (Sally Field) unconditional
love for her son which is reciprocated back as well as Gump’s unending love for his
promiscuous
childhood sweetheart Jenny portrayed by Robert Wright Penn who periodically keeps walking
in and out of his life. Gump has the ability and resilience to bear with every adversity that life
throws at him and that’s what makes him endearing. Perhaps even luck on observing Gump’s
fortitude, sides up with Gump, time and again and helps this simpleton live the ultimate
American Dream. So despite the "races on his legs as a boy he goes on to become a college
football star as well as war hero from Vietnam and ultimately a caring father. Hanks ensures
that he infuses enough wit and odd intelligence into his portrayal of Gump even as he teaches
Elvis Presley a hip swinging dance as a young boy, meets presidents John F Kennedy, LB
Johnson and Richard Nixeon, exposes the Watergate scandal and on meeting John Lennon
inspires his song ‘Imagine’. The best visual effects were used to bring to life these great
historic characters from the dead. Moreover, the movie does have a patriotic undertone, it
sheds light on post war
America and transpires to address the issues such as the drug/hippie culture that spanned
between the 21st century.
It is a movie that overall inspires hope even in the face of the greatest odds. At The heart of the
movie is a love story between lost, abused and experimental Jenny and Gump who is a shining
example of humanity.