What is life if not unpredictable? As much as we would like our lives to be ruled by certainty and be totally aware of the direction in which it is unfolding, here’s the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth: No one, not even the most astute of us can predict with absolute certainty and confidence how our lives will look like a few years from now. It may match the idealistic picture we have nurtured in our heads or be nowhere near the rosy image we are chasing. Forrest Gump, one of the most loved movies of all time reflected on how whimsical, unapologetically unpredictable life is.
Starring superstar Tom Hanks, Forrest Gump is the story of Forrest Gump, a socially awkward young man suffering from low IQ and struggling with intellectual disability, who nevertheless overcomes barriers to become a successful entrepreneur, war veteran and eventually reunites with the love-of-his-life and best friend Jenny. The story despite being touched by pathos, is ultimately a wholesome tale of hope, narrating the story of a man who overcomes several hurdles such as social ostracisation, judgement to make a name for himself, and even succeed in the romance department!
In the beginning of the movie, Gump says: “Life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get.”
