1994, douban 9.4 points.
Synopsis: Forrest Gump (Tom Hanks) was born in an isolated town in southern Alabama shortly after the end of World War II. He was born mentally retarded with an IQ of only 75. However, his mother is a strong-willed woman. She often encourages Forrest Gump to be "blessed to be a fool" and asks him to constantly improve himself.
Forrest Gump goes to school like an ordinary child and meets his lifelong friend and beloved Jenny (played by robin wright Payne). Under the care of Jenny and her mother, Forrest Gump started running all his life with the "Scud" given by God.
Forrest Gump became a football superstar, a Vietnam War hero, a table tennis diplomatic envoy and a billionaire. However, he never forgot Jenny, and several hasty meetings and parting deepened Forrest Gump's thoughts.
One day, Forrest Gump received a letter from Jenny and they finally met again. ...
Classic lines: "I'm not smart, but I know what love is", "Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're gonna get" and so on.
Film review:
Highlight: After watching this movie, you will have a deeper understanding of the meaning of love. You have seen it twice, and each time you have a different feeling.
Second, The Shawshank Redemption.
1994, with douban score of 9.6.
Synopsis: In the late 1940s, Andy (Tim Robbins Tim Robbins), a young banker with small achievements, was jailed on suspicion of killing his wife and her lover. In this prison named Shawshank, hope seems illusory, and the punishment of life imprisonment undoubtedly doomed Andy's gloomy and desperate life. Soon after, Andy tries to get close to Red (Morgan Freeman Morgan Freeman), a prestigious prisoner, and ask him to get himself a small hammer. Taking this as an opportunity, the two gradually became familiar with each other, and Andy seemed to find his own way to survive in a prison where evil was mixed with black and white. He used his professional knowledge to help prison management evade taxes and launder money, and at the same time, he was gradually treated with courtesy among prisoners by virtue of his association with Rhett. On the surface, like Rhett, he has changed from hating high walls to being calm, but his desire for freedom still urges him to move towards his hopes and goals. The truth of his crime seems to have made all this a step forward. ...
Film review:
Highlight: This movie is actually very suitable for you to watch when you are depressed. If you were surrounded by darkness before, then your world will be the light source for you to walk in the darkness.
Third, the pursuit of Happyness.
Published in 2008, Douban scored 9. 1.
Synopsis: Chris? Ghana (played by will smith will smith) used all his savings to buy a high-tech therapeutic instrument and sold it to hospitals all over the world, but the price was high and not many people accepted it. No matter how hard he tries, he can't provide a good living environment for his wife and children. His wife (thandie newton thandie newton) finally chose to run away from home. Since then, he and his son Christopher (jaden smith jaden smith) have lived together. Chris managed to find an internship in a stock investment company. Even if he doesn't get paid, his chances of success are only 5%. He still works hard and his son is his strength. He looks supercilious, hides in the public toilet of the subway station with his son, and lives in the refuge of the church ... He firmly believes that happiness will come tomorrow.
Film review:
Highlight: Even if you are unhappy now, try to be happy. Happiness depends on hard work.
Maybe you are at a low point and confused now, maybe you are struggling and working hard now. I hope these movies can bring you strength and courage.