Movie Review: Forrest Gump(1994)

Title: Forrest Gump

Director: Robert Zemeckis

Starring: Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Gary Sinise, Mykelti Williamson and Sally Field

Release Year: 1994

Screenplay by: Eric Roth

Language: English

Budget: $ 55m

Genre: Comedy-Drama, Romance

Rating: out of 5 stars

Forrest Gump is a movie about a slow-witted individual named " Forrest Gump". This is an allegorical movie which portrays the eventful life of Forrest full of adventures and unpredictability. The sheer will and curiosity of Forrest enables him to do things without any hesitation. With just an IQ of 75, he definitely doesn't understand everything that happens to him but he shrugs everything off with an adorable and innocent smile. The positive persona of Forrest leaves every viewer watching this movie in a jolly mood .The optimism displayed in the movie and the positive message relayed by Forrest influenced me to be a little bit more positive in life .

As the movie progresses, we are able to see the joyous life of Forrest full of ridiculous moments . From indulging in the war of Vietnam to running a full marathon for several days becoming a sensation, Forrest does it all. During the course of war we get to see Forrest's best friend “Bubba “ . This character is undoubtedly my favorite character because of his innocence and his unconditional love towards his family and Forrest. Forrest later fulfills his promise with Bubba by running a shrimp boat all by himself. The role of Forrest is played perfectly by Tom hanks and I can’t imagine any other actor playing this character this well. The direction of the movie is exceptional and all the jokes and plotlines are executed perfectly by the actors .The ending of this movie couldn’t have been better; Forrest reunites with his childhood love Jenny. The meaning of love is displayed perfectly by the two, accepting each-other for who they are . This is an absolutely magical movie that should definitely be watched at least once. Claimed to be one of the best movies of Tom by critics, Forrest Gump is a timeless classic that never fails to please viewers.

By Prithak Pradhan

Grade 9

Modern School, Bhaktapur

Movie Review: Spiderman(2002)

 

Title: Spider-Man

Director: Sam Raimi

Starring: Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, Willem Dafoe, James Franco

Release Date: May 3, 2002

Writers: Stan Lee, Steve Ditko

Producers: Laura Ziskin, Ian Bryce

Language: English

Budget: $139 million

Genre: Action, Sci-Fi, Superhero

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars.

"Spider-Man," directed by Sam Raimi and released on May 3, 2002, is a gripping superhero tale featuring the talented Tobey Maguire as Peter Parker. Bitten by a radioactive spider in a laboratory, Peter discovers newfound superhuman strength, the ability to shoot webs, and the capability to crawl on any surface. Vowing to use his powers for good, Peter is motivated by the emotional last words of his uncle Ben. To know the complete story, watching the movie is highly recommended.

Both the writer and the director have executed their roles admirably. The background music enhances the cinematic experience, and the visual effects (VFX) and costumes are commendable. The entire cast, including not only the protagonist but also the antagonist and supporting actors, delivers stellar performances.

The movie's underlying message, "with great power comes great responsibility," adds depth to the narrative. Whether you're a fan of Tobey Maguire, Spider-Man, or superheroes in general, this movie is a must-watch.

by Jeebit Singh Sunuwar,

Grade 9,

Manoram Boarding Secondary School,

Suryabinayak-5, Bhaktapur