Forrest Gump Movie Vs Book

Mud Stained Nikes Only in the movie Forrest Gump can one witness the late JFK being mooned by an imbecile. A comedy, drama, and romance all packed into one hundred and forty minutes. This simple-minded man lives a life of wandering filled with action and adventure. This is a movie one could watch on repeat and find themselves on the edge of their seat each time. Forrest Gump follows the life of Gump (Tom Hanks) as he touches the life of Jenny, Bubba, and Lt. Dan as well as its audience. The plot is as dynamic as the relationships Gump forms in his life. The reel switches from a feather floating to whizzing bullets keeping the viewers entertained thanks to the magic that Zemeckis creates. Zemeckis, known for his way with special effects, did not hold anything back in this film. Directing movies at this caliber is no easy job, but Zemeckis makes it seem effortless and is able to create brilliance (Masin C9). As …show more content…
He made Forrest gump into a much softer character than in the book. The author of the book wanted to show that a harsh, stupid man was a better guide through the hard times of America, but Zemeckis wanted to reveal that American issues could be seen in a child-like mind, a nicer view (Wilmington 1). This excellent twist on the original take was enough to take this story to the next level. Tom Hanks ability to adapt himself into the role of this dumb man is phenomenal. Changing the tone, speed, and purpose of ones talking is a difficult task, but Hanks strikes again in his role as Forrest Gump. Urschel commented on the irony of, “how a fictional character with a two-digit IQ can make so many smart people sound so dumb” (13A). I was blown away on how a movie that had me crying and laughing could also make me question the bigger things in life. In today’s society, it is hard finding an intellectual stimulating motion picture, but this timeless piece evokes deeper thoughts within the audience’s