Like many others I also saw this movie once again after many years in order to compare it with its Indian adaptation " Lal Singh Chaddha". Such an exercise of comparison is always interesting. The movie remains a memorable one basically for the fine interpretation of the title role by Tom Hanks. ( In later years Tom had surpassed this portrayal with his superlative acting in Terminal, Castaway, Sully and Captain Phillips.) The movie chronicles the life of Forrest Gump from childhood ( Below average IQ, dysfunctional legs) to his later years of service in the Army and from being branded a " stupid boy " to his brave acts in an army battle. There is something endearing about Forrest's approach to life and love as he navigates through various events in his life. His girlfriend Jenny is elusive and his endeavors to get her don't work out. Director Robert Zemekis creates a memorable narrative as Forrest philosophically mentions that " Life is box of chocolates, you never know what you are going to get " and when asked why he was running for 3 years 2 months he says that he just "felt like running." Why does he stop ? Because he was tired. Specially worth mentioning are his short meetings with Presidents JFK, Nixon and Johnson with the handshake created with special effects. Tom Hanks had acted superbly and had won the academy award. Sally Field as his mom gave good support.