Angels Crest Movie Review

Angels Crest opens with the laughter of children at play, but that's the only hint of happiness you'll find in this unflinchingly manipulative and pointless morality play. The rest of Gaby Dellal's Montana-set drama is a meandering symphony of suffering unlike any other in recent cinema. Snow-packed exteriors and a tediously somber musical score constantly flood the frame, making every scene feel like variations on the same funeral procession.

Essentially, each one of the film's tortured characters is an emotional zombie who specializes in public breakdowns, and we're privy to their collective battle for community drama queen.
It's a foregone conclusion that tragedy will strike when single father Ethan (Thomas Dekker) takes his young son Nate (Ameko Eks Mass Carroll) into the mountains for a day in the snow. The trip begins as a typical family outing, but a herd of passing deer mysteriously lures Ethan away into the forest (we're never sure why), allowing Nate to escape his "fool-proof" child safety seat and wander off into the frigid wilderness. One melodramatic search party later, Ethan, his alcoholic ex-wife, Cindy (Lynn Collins), and all their friends and neighbors are spellbound by tragedy. To say the discovery of Nate's frozen body is an expected moment would be an understatement.

From there Angels Crest strategically and relentlessly uses Nate's death to splinter the narrative and examine other conflicted souls dealing with various emotional maladies. Ethan's best friend Rusty (Joseph Morgan), who feels guilty because a morning tryst with Cindy made him late to the aforementioned search party, is just one of the many supporting characters populating Dellal's mosaic of contrivance. Other similarly inane threads develop, including a dim subplot involving an equally guilt-ridden district attorney, Jack (Jeremy Piven), who begins a half-assed investigation of Ethan's suspect parenting skills that leads exactly nowhere.
Even worse, Duball tries to inject aesthetic urgency into the droll storyline by sporadically over-cutting scenes using nonlinear editing techniques. These sudden bursts of style are equally dumbfounding and ill-conceived, especially considering the blatantly one-dimensional material at hand. Lengthy monologues about "terrible fathers" and moral complexities abound, pushing Ethan even closer to his ultimate crescendo of self-serving sacrifice. In the end, Angels Crest and its insufferable characters make sure we know how clearly all of this heartache and suffering has been so fatefully ordained.

A Separation Movie Review

Barriers both transparent and persistently present encase the characters of A Separation, constricting them in ways social, cultural, religious, familial, and emotional. Iranian writer-director Asghar Farhadi's superb drama concerns Nader (Peyman Moadi) and Simin (Leila Hatami), a couple introduced through the eyes of a divorce lawyer as they plead their respective cases: With her visa set to shortly expire, Simin wants a divorce so she can move abroad, but Nader, though willing to comply on this issue, refuses to allow their 11-year-old daughter, Termeh (Sarina Farhadi), to accompany her, thus stymieing Simin's plans. From the outset, the omnipresent perspective and law are those of the male-centric government apparatus, and the role of the state looms large in the couple's lives once they agree to live apart, with Simin moving to her mother's and Nader remaining at home with Termeh, his aged Alzheimer's-afflicted father, and the father's new caretaker, Razieh (Sareh Bayat). Married, and with a young daughter who accompanies her to work, Razieh proves, for both religious and marital reasons, uncomfortable with her job once Nader's father wets himself, requiring a nude cleaning. However, the tension between Razieh's need for money (her husband is unemployed) and restrictive cultural propriety is merely one of many fraught dynamics throughout Farhadi's film, which consistently visualizes the obstructions in its characters' paths by visually separating them behind see-through windows, doors, and glass structures.

To read A Separation as a metaphor on both a big and small scale is not just accurate but unavoidable; when, for example, Nader forces Termeh to demand that a lazy gas-station attendant return his tip, it's not just a shrewd parenting lesson, but a highly political gender-related one as well. And the underlying larger-context meaning of Farhadi's tale becomes even clearer once Nader discovers that Razieh has left his father alone and tied to the bed, accuses her of theft, and physically shoves her out of the apartment, an incident that spirals out of control once Razieh loses her unborn baby and points the blame at Nader. In court, the judge suffers the bickering of Nader, Razieh, and her fiery spouse, Hodjat (Shahab Hosseini), only showing true interest when his own belief in God is questioned by Hodjat, thus making him a symbol of Iran's callous, holier-than-thou powers-that-be. Yet if the film resounds at every turn with wider implications, it's canny enough to keep such concerns subtextual, maintaining a strict focus on the unbearably tense and twisted difficulties that soon arise from its scenario. As Nader is charged with murder, his case hinging on whether he knew if Razieh was in fact pregnant (an issue the director further complicates by cannily masking that visual information), and Hodjat becomes an increasingly menacing threat to Termeh, Farhadi's camera tracks its protagonists with bobbing-and-weaving grace, employing innumerable close-ups to create an atmosphere of piercing immediacy.
Even after events begin to calamitously devolve, Farhadi exudes sincere empathy for his tale's competing POVs, taking time to understand and acknowledge the root motivations of his various players, who are separated by not just gender and age but class (Nader and Simin are middle class, Razieh and Hodjat are working class). More impressive than its careful consideration of its characters, however, is the way in which A Separation recognizes, addresses, and yet never attempts to provide a definitive statement on the way in which facts, lies, and competing self-interest are often hopelessly tangled up, such that honesty on a specific point might eventually lead to only negative outcomes, and that initial deception might in fact be the best final course for all involved. As revelations mount about the veracity of both Razieh and Nader's claims, what emerges is a portrait of intertwined altruism and self-regard leading to legal, cultural, and personal disasters that can only be reconciled, ultimately, by a full airing of the truth. When that moment arrives, it's naturally accompanied by a broken pane of glass, though it's the final image of Nader and Simin on either side of a partially opened double-doorway that speaks, ultimately and heartbreakingly, to the limits of fully transcending internal and external barricades.

Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes

One of the biggest surprises for me this year was Rupert Wyatt’s Rise of The Planet of The Apes, a film that I had steadfastly refused to see for weeks after its release: The Apes franchise is not a franchise I have ever loved (or even liked), the inclusion of James Franco seemed beyond-ominous to me (and the trailers seemed to support my suspicions), and the fact that 20th Century Fox was selling their film on the gee-whiz sight of an ape fighting a helicopter seemed—at the time—like the very definition of absurd to me. Ladies and gentlemen, it is time for me to eat some serious crow: Rise of The Planet of The Apes is one of the year’s best films, a rare combination of “good ideas” and “holy crap” special effects that completely changed my opinion of what this franchise could be. You should see it, but first, read on for my full review, after the jump.
In case you skipped the film when it was in theaters (and, believe me, I get it, but ignore your instincts), here’s the setup: Rise of The Planet of The Apes is basically the origin story for the Planet of The Apes franchise. A scientist by the name of Will (Franco, known in some nefarious circles as “Dicknose”) is working on a cure for Alzheimer’s– primarily through the use of futuristic-looking PowerPoint presentations and the art of jabbing monkeys with needles—when he makes a startling breakthrough: a new medication/compound that erases the effects of the disease while increasing brain capacity. The company he works for loves the sound of all this, but just as he’s about to finally convince the head honchos that his new drug is one worth mass-producing, one of Will’s apes goes, uh, apeshit and runs amok inside the drug company’s headquarters, injuring several workers and destroying dozens of fancy-looking chairs. Because this drug company is—in the tradition of all great drug companies in sci-fi movies—greedy and evil, they immediately deny Will the chance to continue working on his wonderdrug and order that all the apes be destroyed.
Will has his assistant murder all the other apes (note to self: “murder” might be a strong word-choice there; come back later and change that), but decides that one of the apes is worth saving. He takes it home, introduces it to his Alzheimer’s-ridden father (John Lithgow, simultaneously awesome and kinda-hammy), and decides to keep it as a pet. Meanwhile, he starts giving his father some of this cure he’s been working on, and—in very short order—his Alzheimer’s starts to regress. It does, in fact, seem to disappear overnight. Thing is, the drug company’s still bent outta shape about that whole “ape running amok” thing, so Will continues to try and convince them to reconsider while A) enjoying life with his newly-cured father and B) raising the ape—now named Caesar—on his own.
Well, one thing leads to another, and Caesar ends up getting in trouble, the sort of trouble that ends with him locked up in what basically amounts to an ape-prison. It’s here that I’ll mention that all of the apes in the film are played by actors in motion-capture suits, and that the part of Caesar is played by all-around badass Andy Serkis (he was Gollum in Peter Jackson’s Lord of The Rings trilogy). Up until now, I’ve been very dismissive of the mo-cap process, as it’s primarily been used to produce films like The Polar Express and Beowulf, stuff that no one in their right mind would call a “good movie”. It’s seemed like a gimmick to me, yes, but it’s also seemed like the kind of thing that would be incredible if used properly. Jackson did it well in the LotR movies, of course, but Wyatt’s perfected it here with Serkis’ performance as Caesar.
Serkis is so good, in fact, that there’s considerable Oscar-buzz surrounding his performance, and every bit of it is justified. The early scenes where Caesar’s monkeying around (no pun intended) Will’s house are fairly impressive, but once Caesar gets to that ape-prison, things really take off: a huge portion of the film is set here, and—because 90% of the action is unfolding between apes—most of it is done wordlessly, with mo-capped actors bringing these locked-up apes to life. These scenes are incredible, both for the artistry on display and for their effectiveness. Quick: what’s the last, big, blockbuster summer movie you saw where at least half of the film was played by photorealistic animals who didn’t speak? This was a massive gamble on 20th Century Fox and Wyatt’s part, but it’s paid off stunningly.
No one’s more shocked about how great RoTPoTA is than I am, and I feel genuinely sorry about how hard I was on the film before seeing it. Wyatt’s film proves that a book cannot always be judged by its cover, and—more importantly—it proves that 20th Century Fox has a helluva good franchise on their hands…if they continue to treat it with the care and respect that Wyatt’s treated it with here. I’m not opposed to the idea of a Rise of The Planet of The Apes: Rise Harder, but I’d be very, very nervous if the studio brought on anyone else to futz around with this franchise (note: the same creative team is, in fact, handling the RoTPoTA sequel): these guys clearly understand how to make a brilliant Apes movie, so they should be allowed to continue doing so until it becomes evident that they’ve either A) run out of stories to tell or B) forgotten how to do that. Let’s hope that doesn’t happen for a long, long time.

Terri Review

Terri

It’s rare to find a film that delves, with minimal flinching, into what it means to be an outcast. Most of the time, such explorations are tempered with a healthy dose of quirk and whimsy (see: Lars & the Real Girl, Garden State) to make things more palatable. But though it does involve some quirk, complete with oddball characters and a pretty, sort-of-hipster-looking chick, Azazel Jacobs’ Terricommendably drops the whimsy for stark, ugly reality.

Jacob Wysocki stars in the titular role, an overweight, friendless high school student, who, amidst the hum-drum of caring for his dementia-stricken uncle (The Office’s Creed Bratton) and the soul-numbing verbal abuse from classmates, takes to wearing pajamas to school every day. This fairly on-the-nose uniform of the world-weary gets him noticed by John C. Reilly’s concerned guidance counselor, who makes Terri his personal project.
Jacobs and screenwriter Patrick Dewittcraft a film world that sets out to emphasize the monotonous and icky elements of everyday life (both of which do seem to stick out more when we’re not bursting with joy at the very notion of being alive). The tone is set in the opening scene, a lingering shot of a naked Wysocki stuffed into a bathtub seemingly devoid of water, as he patiently tries to talk down his rambling uncle on the other side of the door. The world of Terri is one of vitriolic insults doled out with the casual quality of inane chitchat, dead-eyed secretaries and kids picking out clumps of their own hair like a nervous tick. After spending just a few minutes in it, we’re perfectly clear why he can’t muster up the will power to throw on a pair of slacks.

Despite all this, the film is never really dour. Wysocki, making his big-screen debut, is quietly engaging as the worn down, socially disoriented protagonist. Reilly, meanwhile, makes use of his talent for grounded goofiness, eliciting enough laughs to liven things up when need be without sacrificing his credibility when it comes time for the dramatic heavy lifting; with the exception of Terri’s manic, hair-plucking pal Chad (Bridger Zadina), the former Cal Naughton Jr. is packing about twice the zest of anyone else in the film, that energy spilling over to turn his office into a convincing respite from the drudgery of the rest of the world.

Nonetheless, there is a quiet, unassuming and at times, almost shapeless quality that pervades Terri, which consists largely of a series of underplayed, melancholy-tinged events strung together; at once, it’s what elevates the film beyond similar, more contrived fare and what threatens to plunge it into tedium. There are times when we’re dangerously close to becoming as unenthused about occupying Terri’s world as he is and others when we’re left feeling like the whole endeavour is a little too slight.

However, just when you think the oddball charm might be wearing off for good, Terri gets all verbal with Heather (Olivia Crocicchia), the dream girl he’s been observing from afar through his haze of isolation. She takes a liking to him via a too-cutesy indie courtship that momentarily threatens a trite, predictable conclusion. Instead, we’re gifted an unexpectedly tense slow-burn to a climax that’s about as raw and engrossing a depiction of isolation and the ugliness that it breeds, as you’d ever expect to see in something labeled a “dramedy.” It’s in sequences like this, and an earlier one where Terri develops an odd fascination with killing mice, that the filmmakers truly distinguish themselves by delving into the more confounding, inarticulable aspects of detachment. In large part, such moments are left lingering in ambiguity; suffice it to say, the instinct for connection can take you to some fucked-up places that defy explanation.

Most every character in the film is, in one way or another, fumbling for a way in from the cold. Terri, then, isn’t about a desperate outcast being coaxed out of his shell; it’s about a group of desperate outcasts bumping up against one another to alternately healing and poisonous effect. I probably won’t be spoiling anything to say that a story like this isn’t the type to offer a happily-ever-after. Loneliness is a deeply ingrained condition that doesn’t disappear when a pretty girl gives you the time of day. It’s a credit to the filmmakers that the best resolution they can offer their put-upon hero is a step in the right direction.

The Shawshank Redemption Is An Incredible Film

The Shawshank Redemption is an incredible film about a terrible fictitious prison and the horrible experiences of a prison inmate wrongfully accused of murder. Despite his grave predicament, however, he manages to escape and right many wrongs. The movie stars Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman, both of whom do a terrific job. Originally a story in a Stephen King book, the Different Seasons, known as Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption, the story was adapted and the movie created. The movie was directed and the screenplay written by Frank Darabont. The movie was his first major production. Interestingly Stephen King has written two stories about prisons, The Shawshank Redemption and The Green Mile, which happen to be the first two movies that Frank Darabont directed.

Andy Dufrense (Robbins) is wrongfully convicted of the murders of his wife and her lover and sentenced to two lifetime sentences at Shawshank, a fictitious prison in Maine. Conditions at the prison are deplorable. Andy gets beaten and raped regularly. However, he proves very resourceful. He becomes friends with another inmate named Red (Freeman), who obtains a pick and posters of various actresses for him, which he posts on the wall of his cell. The Shawshank Redemption did not achieve great success, despite the great buzz already generated by the Hollywood industry due to the great story. This was in part due to great competition at the time, and also the fact that the story is about a prison, which put many movie goers off. However, after the release to DVD the Shawshank Redemption sold in huge quantities making it a firm favorite.

A very old inmate who'd been sentenced for life finally gets paroled, but after some 50 years in prison, he doesn't want to leave anymore, having been institutionalized. He threatens to kill the warden in the hope that they'll keep him, but they let him go in any case. Shortly thereafter, he commits suicide. After Andy has been at Shawshank for nearly 20 years, a prisoner named Tommy reveals that he has evidence of Andy's innocence. The warden calls him outside privately to ask him if he will testify on Andy's behalf, to which he says yes. As a result, the warden has him killed. Meanwhile, Andy has been in solitary confinement for a month and the warden decides to keep him for another month. Unbeknownst to anyone at Shawshank, Andy had been working on an escape plan for nearly the entire time he'd been there. He'd been digging a hole through the wall, which he'd kept hidden by his posters. The warden learns of this when he finds Andy missing from his cell. Andy manages to escape after crawling through 500 yards of underground sewer pipe. Once freed, he presents evidence of the warden's illegal money laundering. Once the warden learns of this, he commits suicide before having the chance to be tried.

2012 - The End Of The World

There are many theories as to what exactly will happen on 12-21-2012. Many feel that solar flare activity will increase dramatically and that a huge solar flare will strike the earth causing destruction. Other theories include the earth being struck by a mystery planet or asteroid known as planet x. Still other speculations say that the earths wobble on its axis, will cause drastic changes in the earths weather and atmosphere causing mass destruction by elements such as tidal waves. Though there are many diverse theories, many experts agree that "something" will happen in 2012.

The Mayans for reasons unknown were very advanced in the study of astronomy. Their calendar is really several calendars in one. The calendar known as the long count is the one that notes 12-21-2012 as the end of the earth as we know it. Many feel that solar flare activity will increase dramatically and that a huge solar flare will strike the earth causing destruction. Other theories include the earth being struck by a mystery planet or asteroid known as planet x. Still other speculations say that the earths wobble on its axis, will cause drastic changes in the earths weather and atmosphere causing mass destruction by elements such as tidal waves. Though there are many diverse theories, many experts agree that "something" will happen in 2012.

The moments when you are lonely are the ones when you'll remember how much you've been hurt so try to be in the company of someone your enjoy for the first couple of weeks. It will take your mind of things. As amazing as it may sound, if you live alone, having a house pet can cure loneliness like you've never imagined. Every time you're upset, imagine the face of a kitten playing will a chew toy and I guarantee it's going to put a smile in your face. Certainly the human race has much to be ashamed of. In addition, many weather changes and changes to our environment have taken place. We have seen what changes in climate can do to our civilization in storms such as Katrina. In addition to all of this, much of the world is facing terrible economic conditions. All of this could look like the events preceding the end times. There have been many speculations prior to 12-21-2012. One of the latest times for such speculation was known as Y2K. Although Y2K primarily was concerning computers, some saw it as a sign of the end times.

Jurassic Park - Interesting Disney Adventures

The Blu-Ray set of Jurassic Park Ultimate Trilogy were made available to the public on October 25, 2011 - a perfect timing for the upcoming Christmas season. If you want to secure a copy for either yourself or as a present to your friends, this is the perfect chance to secure a copy so that you could watch the movies in your holiday break. This movie collection is definitely for you if you are fond of dinosaurs or if you are one of the millions of Steven Spielberg admirers. You can get more of the features that are not present in DVD set in Blu-Ray version - it gives you more information about the movie but this version comes with a big price. Jurassic Park is the world famous water-based amusement ride, opened on June 21, 1996, and based on most popular film of the same name, directed by Steven Spielberg. It is the centre of attraction at the theme park and considered to be most visited place, offers fun and joy for the visitors. The ride is hugely inspired by the movie, simulates great kind of feeling for the riders. In case you are going for a ride then it will be your unique fun ever and the ride will take you to the raft first where you will get opportunity to see many dinosaurs like Stegosaurus and Ultrasaurus.

The real fact that associated with the Jurassic park is that 1.5 million gallons water is used regularly. On the other hand visitors get thrilled by an aggressive animal like Dinosaurs, a man eater. If such things excite you up to great extent and you are keen to get some glimpses of the attractions, first go for tickets as it is not available so easily and sometimes it is highly expensive. On the other hand Harry Potter Disney show is most popular show among visitors which is based on Harry Potter film, directed by Chris Columbus that excites the audience by displaying number of characters. However online medium entertain everyone by providing easy steps and known to be best for offering various attractive deals and discounts. So you can visit our websites in order to find great discounts on such tickets. Apart from that we also offer easy booking, just follow the simple steps and book tickets of your favorite attractions. This hilarious guide monster ridden dive through the halls of the school is not for the faint of heart, or less than 48, but you can always skip the race to the end of the tour.

Magical world of Harry Potter has opened the Universal Orlando theme park to grow by adding new areas Hogshead, where you can walk the streets and go racing, all based on one of the most successful characters of all time, Jurassic Park River Adventure, Camp Jurassic, Pteranodon Flyers and Jurassic Park Discovery Center are main attractions of this place. Jurassic Park River Adventure is a flume ride based on popular film Jurassic Park. However, Dinosaurs can be seen in this area with their natural habitats. Jurassic Park Discovery Center is divided in to two sections. In the top floor, you can find a fast food restaurant "The burger digs" and a gift shop Dinostore. In the down floors different kinds of interactive sessions are there regarding Dinosaurs. Pteranodon Flyers fly in a circular path ride where you can accompany your kids. Further, Camp Jurassic is an exploration station for kids. However, for night time airboat rides you have to book Airboat Rides Tickets in advance. There are two types of airboat rides in Florida.

Facts About Iron Man

For everyone who loves superhero films it was a delight when the much awaited Iron Man Movie was released to much critical acclaim and great financial success at the box office. The Iron Man Walking RC Robot is sure to be on your child's Christmas list this year. If they are a fan of the Iron Man movie and if they are a fan of robots then you can't go wrong with this Iron Man Walking RC Robot. Why just get them a simple Iron Man action figure when you can get them one that they can control remotely just with a wrist band? The Walking Iron Man Action Figure is sure to be a big hit this upcoming holiday season. No matter how your Walking Iron Manhas to 'fight' the bad guys, you're in complete control! Send him bravely walking forward into the thick of the battle and then use the remote control to fire his four missile accessories. Practice firing a the targets so that when the 'real fight' goes down, you and your figure are ready to deal the bad guys a blow theyll never forget! The new Walking Iron Man RC features sound effects just likein the film, like Iron Man’s voice and even his light up eyes! Operated by a remote control that can even fire missiles and shoot canons, the awesome Walking Iron Man toy is sure to be a massive hit amongst kids and Iron Man fans!

Iron Man also rotates at the waist and can raise his arms to fire missiles from his wrists. This 'iron-clad' electronic figure features lights to intimidate his opponents and even 'speaks' mighty phrases like 'Target engaged!' and 'Lets see what this suit can do! When its time to send your hero into combat, grab your remote control and get your hero moving. No matter how your figure has to 'fight' the bad guys, youre in complete control! The new Iron Man 2 movie debuts in cinemas on May 7 2010. Kids love superheroes and even though the film is rated M and recommended for adults, they can't help but see all the cool trailers, toys and games coming out with the film. Iron Man is owned by Marvel, a comic company that already has a large array of toys, comics, games and books on the iron clad superhero. They have produced a number of items exclusively for the film and these started hitting shelves as early as March. Toys include action figures, role playing helmets and accessories, and games.

The movie was nominated for two oscars but lost out on the night to The Dark Knight and the curious case of Benjamin Button. However, the Iron movie did win the saturn award for best science fiction film in 2008. The superhero film director is the movie star Jon Favreau who starred in the film Swingers. After the success of the first film, the sequel Iron Man 2 is due to be released in May 2010. Most of the movie was filmed in California. Iron Man 2 is sure to please audiences worldwide and even if kids can't get into see the movie then they can enjoy the toys and role playing accessories that make their imagination soar. Nicolas Cage and Tom Cruise both expressed an interest in starring in the film before Robert Downey Junior secured the lead role.

A Fun Movie - Forrest Gump

Repetitive devices throughout the movie anchor messages and images into the hearts and minds of viewers, like an old friend coming home. As a result, certain expressions and scenes are seared in our minds forever and have even become part of pop culture. Good public speakers also use repetition to get their message across so that the audience remembers it. In one particular method that I call 'looping', a speaker paints an image in the introduction and refers to it again in the conclusion, much like the white feather that floats through the air in the opening and closing scenes of Forrest Gump. I once did a speech where I began by talking about some of the world's greatest artists - Picasso, Matisse, Da Vinci - to segue into my topic: the art of listening. In closing, I told a story that illustrated the way effective listening skills were instrumental in a situation of conflict at my job.

Winner of several Toastmasters International speech contests and educator with 20 years of teaching experience, Karen now brings the techniques of professional speakers to boardrooms and classrooms by training and coaching business executives, entrepreneurs, salespeople, teachers and administrators to communicate better. He kissed the smooth wood then gently hung it from a wire attached to a gold-gilded chandelier. The shapely object swayed gently above the master's head. Flickering candlelight danced with the ox-hair brush as the violin received its first of more than twenty fine coats of hot oil varnish. My violin's rust-brown varnish had just finished curing when it was wrapped in fine silk and sent away in a wooden case. Due to highway congestion and no available carrier pigeons, French aviator Henri Seimet was asked to deliver the violin and made the first non-stop airplane flight from Paris to London in three hours.

You have to admit, a lot of things have their chance of success factors, it does not because of your deliberate and closer to the end, it will be when you inadvertently give your efforts to praise one of the most appropriate reward. Loyal to him, so he was alone in the Vietnam War out of danger, he still ran back to the jungle to find his comrades. He was trustworthy, he promised his comrades were to buy a shrimp boat to, but his comrades died, he was incredible in the eyes of others to achieve the wishes of his, also won for themselves great wealth. Forrest Gump is a fun movie. My wife and I were in Savannah, Georgia two summers ago and had our picture taken at the spot where Forrest Gump sat on the bench talking to the lady waiting for the bus. The bench itself had been moved. Gump wasn't a smart a man by the world's standards. He had an IQ of 75. Some would call him stupid and his famous retort was "Stupid is as stupid does." While the world might call the Gump character stupid, he did know what love was.