Forrest Gump, starring Tom Hanks, is widely considered to be among the best movies of all time. Based on Winston Grooms 1986 novel, into the various life events that Forrest Gump went through as he pined for his childhood sweetheart. The movie follows his struggles as a child to Forrest Gumps role in the Vietnam War. By taking this direction, Forrest Gump is able to offer a mix of upbeat and gloomy moments, which reflect the ups and downs of the character’s life. Interestingly, this dark aspect of the film is in line with the origin of his name.
