Referring to American cinema, almost everyone thinks of thrilling action movies or scary ghost movies

Referring to American cinema, almost everyone thinks of thrilling action movies or scary ghost movies. However, few people know that, a few decades ago, there were films that reflected ordinary life, but were imprinted in the viewer's mind. Forrest Gump is one of those movies. Based on the novel of the same name by author Winston Groom, this film was honored to be awarded 4 prestigious Oscars. Although it has been premiered since 1994, until now it has not made viewers feel boring, but on the contrary, it is more impressive. Set in the United States after World War II. The film tells the tumultuous life of Forrest Gump from childhood to adulthood. The special thing here is that his IQ only stops at 75. We know this movie quite by accident, partly because the main actor playing Tom Hanks is the actor played by the two of us. especially favorite, besides the content also shows the fluctuations across the length of American history. This brought our attention to this film. Unlike other films that impress with a rather lengthy and complicated opening, the film simply begins with Forrest Gumps recounting his own life to complete strangers while he is sitting. waiting for buses. At first, listeners may not seem very interested in his story, but with a somewhat naive but equally attractive narrative, it brings affection and appeal to others. Forrest Gumps is a boy with a low IQ, if not understated his IQ is below average, not only that, he is not as healthy as his peers. Although he did not have a father, his mother was a wonderful woman who sacrificed and devoted all her love to raising and taking care of him. With an unhappy childhood because he was always bullied by his friends, but he has a friend Jenny, always ready to be by his side and encourage him. Despite his lack of thinking ability, that did not prevent his always optimistic spirit. In particular, he has an amazing ability to run and it is thanks to this ability that he graduated from the University of Alabama and became an excellent football player. After graduating, he was summoned to the army and joined the war in Vietnam, where he met Bubba, a black friend who loved shrimp, and lieutenant Dan, who accompanied him in his work later. Over the time of fighting in Vietnam, they grew closer, but unfortunately, bombs and bullets took the lives of Bubba and the legs of Lieutenant Dan. Accepting Bubba's will, Forrest became a shrimp captain along with Lieutenant Dan, the two of whom were so successful that he became a millionaire of the Bubba Gump shrimp company. Then, his life took a turning point when his mother, who instilled in him a spirit of optimism, passed away. Soon after, he meets his first love but is rejected again, so depressed he leaves and plunges into a non-stop, aimless jog, but in the process inspires others. many people. After more than 3 years of running across the United States, he stopped and finally fell in love with his first love and had a son. However, the misfortune did not stop there, his wife soon left him with a serious illness. He spent the rest of his life taking care of and educating his young son as his own mother did. Cultural aspects are shown quite clearly, greeting each other between strangers happens quite naturally, students wear comfortable and liberal costumes because the United States does not have a uniform policy. . In particular, the issue of racism is quite acute in this film because taking the events of the years after World War II, black people do not have high status in society as well as freedom. in this era still do not really have the right to speak, often subjected to violence and sexual harassment. In the United States, Catholicism is widespread almost everywhere. Universities are divided into mixed girls, boys and girls schools. The film also shows that people are free to use guns and are allowed to fire when threatened. In addition, rugby is very famous, this is a traditional sport of the United States. Americans are quite comfortable in their personal lifestyle, especially in sexual relations, they get to know each other easily and are not tied in love. In Vietnam, greetings at first sight only stop at acquaintances, if completely strangers, they quite ignore each other. Students at all levels must wear a uniform, which is completely different from the US, because the uniform symbolizes the common beauty and equality without division of social class. Although there is no racial discrimination, but Vietnam has a system that favors men and despises women, although it is no longer as clear as in the past, but it is still quite evident in the North today. Regarding religion, because Vietnam is located in Eastern countries, Buddhism is more numerous than Catholicism. Simultaneously, The level of higher education education in Vietnam is distributed among men and women, and the United States, in addition to the general male and female schools, also has separate universities for girls and boys. Moreover, in Vietnam, education Possession and use of firearms is completely prohibited, with any act of shooting or threatening with a gun will be punished by law, while the United States has the freedom to buy, sell and use guns. In contrast to the United States, rugby is not popular and hardly appears in Vietnam, Vietnamese people prefer football more. With a traditional culture, the Vietnamese are quite reserved in matters of affection and promote loyalty. Although the difference is almost completely different in terms of culture, there are also similarities that are clearly shown in the movie such as military service, young people of old age have to join the army and be sent to fight when the country is born. need. Since the film shows a long history, a lot of cultural aspects are clearly shown. We learned some of the typical American way of life, law, politics, and education through this movie. Learning these knowledge brings a lot of benefits in the cultural exchange between the two countries. Besides, understanding another culture helps a lot when studying abroad as well as being more confident when communicating with each other. Absorbing American culture will help us overcome culture shocks as well as social barriers when having the opportunity to travel or study with the United States. The film conveys cultural aspects associated with human life. How to treat people and the lifestyle of American citizens. Back to Forrest Gumps, his life was not a road lined with roses with only a meager IQ of 75, he faced everything quite indifferently and simply. And it proves that even though he is different, this does not measure up to human personality. There is a quote by him that we especially like "people are stupid because they do stupid things, not they are stupid" The film motivates people to overcome adversity, face difficulties and always persevere. . Because sooner or later, success will be achieved.