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The first paragraph should be a summary of the movie, giving a general overview of the setting, characters, and plot of the film. In your second paragraph, you should discuss what you learned about history from the film. Your third paragraph should be a critical review of the movie. What did you like about the movie? What didn't you like?


 * Forrest Gump, the town idiot, lived in Greensborough Alabama during, before, and after the Vietnam war. Known for his stupid ways, Forrest had an IQ lower than 85 and struggled his way through school. With a twisted in Hollywood love story, Forrest's best friend Jenny was hard to get. He fought gallantly in the war and made a close friend, Buba. Through the struggles of war and love, the movie has a sweet ending.

Intertwined into the love story and war were many allusions and perspectives about the war and time period of Vietnam. Black Panthers, Nixon, and Kennedy were all alluded to in the war. We also learned about peace marches, life in the army, and racism.

Worth our while, Forrest Gump is a hilarious film about Vietnam and is a fun watch. We recommend this film because it is somewhat historical, and the jokes are super funny. We rate this 4 1/2 stars! It is a little length, but well worth your time.**