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Few films perfectly symbolize that old phrase "movie magic," and  Forrest Gump not

only symbolizes it, it defines it. Indeed,  Forrest Gump represents movie magic at its absolute

 best, the film telling the simple tale of a man who lives a wonderfully fruitful life thanks not

to his intelligence or determination but instead through the guidance of his soul; foundation in

core principles and values; and love for life, his mother, his girl, and his fellow man.

A somewhat unique hero in the world of motion pictures, the film's title character in every

frame perfectly defines what life should be: simple, honest, morally upright, emotionally

fulfilling, and full of love not for self but for all, and particularly for those that see past the

superficial and into the soul, that which truly defines a man.

What makes   Forrest Gump work so well is that it's a piece of fiction that seems

absolutely based on reality. The character's integration into history never feels forced but

instead flows naturally from one event to the next. It's a classic tale, rags-to-riches sure, but

it's more than that.  Forrest Gump embodies a way of life, and that way of life continuously

 plays in stark contrast to the upheaval of the 1960s and 1970s, loves won and faded, friends

made and lost, fortunes earned, and lives changed. No matter the ups or the downs, Forrest

never wavers in his love for his mother, his heartfelt pursuit of Jenny, his promises to friends,

and perhaps most importantly, his simpleminded yet effective approach to life.

Aside from the occasional speckle over the image,  Forrest Gump delivers a natural

and film-like high definition transfer that should more than satisfy both longtime fans of the

film and videophiles alike. The transfer reveals a strong sense of depth in most every scene,

exceptional clarity and sharpness, high levels of fine detail, strong color reproduction, and a

moderate layer of natural grain that rounds out a wonderful visual experience. Perhaps the

most impressive aspect is the high level of visible detail throughout. Perhaps most visually

stimulating in the film is the Vietnam sequence. The heavy green foliage looks marvelous and

 pops off the screen, and fine detail is most impressive as seen on both tree trunks and dirt

roads but also in the wrinkles, tears, and other nuances as seen on the U.S. military uniforms

in appropriately up-close shots. Close-ups of faces, too, reveal extraordinary texture and fine

detail in pores and facial hair. Skin tones are perfectly natural throughout and black levels are

dark and true. All in all,  Forrest Gump delivers everything a film fan could want in a high

definition transfer. It's a wonderful effort from Paramount.

As mentioned above,  Forrest Gump's technical achievements rival the quality of the

story it tells. Outside of the themes of innocence and honesty lies a vast construction of film,

actors, locations, and special effects that work in seamless conjunction to bring the amazing

story to life.

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If  Forrest Gump's genuine emotion, heartfelt honesty, and innocent tone doesn't bring

a tear to the eye, the fates of several of the characters will. Though completely fabricated, the

life of Forrest Gump makes for a moving tale of the strength of simplicity and heart in a time

of great upheaval both personally and in the world at large, and it does so by juxtaposing two

contrasting elements – both fiction and nonfiction and gentleness and turmoil -- and thereby

creating a singular motion picture triumph.

In a phrease, this movie earns my highest recommendation.