Worth. Every. Minute.

You have no idea how long I have heard the phrase, "Run, Forrest, run!" Frankly, I didn't know why people said it. I knew it was from Forrest Gump, but I didn't know what all the hype was about. Well, last night, I finally got around to watching what was probably one of the most captivating movies of all time; Forrest Gump.

It all started with a man named Forrest (Tom Hanks). Born with an IQ of 75, Forrest isn't necessarily the smartest guy on earth; but he sure is the most talented one. The film is told from the perspective of Gump while sitting at a bus stop. From becoming a nationally recognized football player, to receiving the Medal of Honor after fighting in Vietnam, Forrest Gump sure has had one hell of a life.

Yet, even though his life is pretty amazing, his heart cannot be completed without the love of his life, Jenny Curan (Robin Wright). Throughout the whole movie, Forrest refers back to Jenny multiple times. But Jenny doesn't necessarily feel the same way about him. Time after time, Jenny breaks poor Forrest's heart; and time after time, Forrest continues to love the girl that made him feel special.

This is one of those romantic comedies that will have you glued to the TV until the very end. Tom Hanks's performance is captivating and emotionally moving throughout the whole film. He delivers his role with such innocence that it makes the movie seem even more realistic. You get attached to his character and even feel every bit of emotion Forrest Gump goes through: the heartbreaks, the sorrow, the warm love.

But one of the things that frustrated me the most as a viewer was how poorly Jenny Curan treated him. I mean yeah the guy isn't the most intelligent, but that doesn't mean you ditch him whenever you feel like it. I later realized that's all part of the big picture. The movie is filled with symbolism.

I happened to watch the AMC run of the film which showed story notes throughout the film. Otherwise I never would've known that the change in hairstyles represents the emotional growth of certain characters. It's actually pretty interesting. Take a look here.

I definitely recommend Forrest Gump to all of you. It won't disappoint. It's a great mixture of comedy, tragedy, a bit of action, and romance. It'll make you think twice when complaining about your life. This movie gets a highly deserved 9/10.