Two decades after the premiere of one of the most emblematic films in Hollywood, the review of this classic that won Tom Hanks the Oscar for best actor brings out the contained values that made his message enduring beyond the passing of the years. and the prizes obtained.
1. You never know what you are capable of until you try.
Forrest Gump was born with a back that was "as twisted as a politician", which required him to wear prosthetics on his arms and legs. Because he was the constant butt of practical jokes, his only neighborhood friend used to give him the famous warning to flee when he was about to be hit: "Run, Forrest, run!" ("Run, Forrest, run").
Pressured by this situation, he one day frees himself from all prosthetics in the middle of a race and eventually becomes a successful school athlete.
2. To have good friends, be a good friend.
Forrest and Bubba are an example of friendship, forged during the war in Vietnam. Not only because they sleep back to back to avoid falling into the mud, but because they are totally loyal, after Bubba died in the war, Forrest fulfills his dream: to be captain of a shrimping boat. And he is doing very well.
3. Pay attention
During his famous cross-country run, he becomes the inspiration for the famous "smiley face" T-shirts and "S...happens" stickers. Always listen when people talk to you and keep your eyes open.
4. Do what you love, no matter what it is.
Forrest loved mowing the lawn, so much so that he continued to do it long after he became a multi-millionaire. Seen from the outside, it could be considered stupid, but he doesn't care. He is always honest with himself and seeks happiness from that honesty.
5. Stay positive and focused
When Lieutenant Dan loses his legs in Vietnam, he becomes depressed and tries his best to stay out of his troubles. But after joining Forrest in the shrimping business and investing his profits in a technology company called Apple, his life changes dramatically. The lesson is to stay optimistic and look ahead.
6. Giving back is great
After winning a fortune, Forrest hands over his friend Bubba's share of the winnings to Bubba's family, "even though he's dead and Lt. Dan says I'm crazy."
