241 of 1001 Movies: Forrest Gump (1994)

Most people have seen Forrest Gump. Either as adults around the time it was released, or even the kids I grew up with. I didn't see Forrest Gump till this past weekend at the age of 25 for the first time. I was a late bloomer. It lived up to every bit of expectation that people held to the movie though. It was tearful, funny, romantic, and a feel-good movie. Somehow it jumbles a lot of emotions into one movie, and it left me still enjoying all movies I've seen from Robert Zemeckis so far.

Summary: Forrest Gump has a low I.Q. making his life seem it will have it's limitations, but with his persistent mother who will stop at nothing to get her son into school so he can have a normal education, Gump has a chance at succeeding. Meeting Jenny on a bus to school will forever change his life though as gaining her love becomes his sole mission.  Despite the fact that Forrest Gump seems to be present at the most historic moments of the 60's and 70's though she continues to allude him. Even though he will experience everything from football stardom to the tragedies of war, his feelings for Jenny always remain the same.

Wednesday Movie Night: Flight (2012)

I best know Robert Zemeckis from directing the Back to the Future movies, but he definitely takes a different turn than what I know him for in Flight. Flight is a lot darker and deals with some very adult matters. What really makes this movie shine though is Denzel Washington who brings one of his most memorable parts in years. He portrays it with a lot of emotion to the point where it feels too real.

Summary:  The flight begins like the many other Whip has piloted. He is confident and very relaxed, and also drunk from the alcohol he has had. Considering how long he has been doing that and nothing has occurred though he doesn't even let it phase him as he gets on the plane. The plane malfunctions though and Whip is the only one with the experience on the plane to actually land it safely. An investigation though begins after the crash to determine the cause of crash, and this also brings investigations upon the people attending and flying the plane. While his lawyer tries to warn him of the seriousness of the matter, Whip seems hesitant to heed his warnings.