Yet his fate is mostly but the echo of his character and passion, his mistakes and his weaknesses”. Although he puts off a strong exterior, Dan becomes a weak character, turning to booze and openly doubting God. What you visualize, hear, with the use of special effects all are components that are edited and added to the film in a unique way to create a good story. The movie to be analysis is the film Forrest Gump with editor, Arthur Schmidt, he, The 1960s in the United States of America was defined by the conflict between the Vietnam War effort and the counterculture that emerged in opposition to the war. He teaches us “Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you are going to get.” This movie will make you laugh, and cry. “25 years ago Forrest Gump opened in theaters. “What do you think of naming those mountains the Lincoln Mountains, this canal the Washington Canal, those hills—we can name those hills for you, Lieutenant. Editing In Forrest Gump And you, for a favor, might name a town for me. Therefore, when Forrest saves Lieutenant Dan’s life when their squadron comes under attack by “Charlie”, Dan resents Forrest. A lady walks over and sits down next to him and begins to read her book as he introduces, Forrest Gump Actor Gary Sinise offered a tribute Saturday to Lieutenant Dan Taylor, the fictional character he credited with helping him to “forge a bond” with America’s service members, past and present. The lieutenant snapped his gaze from the blue color and the quiet mist of the hills far beyond the town. Dan is no longer in a wheelchair, but has prosthetic legs. It is very inspirational, he was never afraid to hide who he was. The director, Robert Zemecki, is known for making great films and some are even classics. Detailed explanations, analysis, and citation info for every important quote on LitCharts. character, Lieutenant Dan directly experiences PTSD after participating in the Vietnam War. Lt. Dan laid all of his faith in the belief that he would die in Vietnam, and as effect of his undesired survival, he throws himself into alcoholism and a cynical lifestyle. In Forrest’s word’s, “you could say he had a lot to live up to”. Dan’s certainty that he is meant to die in war leaves him reeling for many years after Vietnam. Forrest Gump is a romantic, historical drama that follows the protagonist, Forrest Gump, on his wild adventures throughout the world, where he is a hero time and time again despite having the measly IQ of 75. Although the audience is entranced with all of the success that Forrest garners (as a ping pong champion, Medal of Honor recipient, tycoon of a shrimping business and much more), Forrest himself is always focused on his love for Jenny, his first childhood friend that steals his heart. However, a few people gaze into the box and see an opportunity for surprise with each morsel. The original story was written by Winston Groom, 11/6/17 Thanks 2 the fans who continue 2 celebrate Forrest Gump & Vietnam Veteran Lt Dan Taylor, & thanks 2 our military & defenders, 4 your continued embrace & friendship after all these years. Some people look, and they know that there are some chocolates mixed in that are absolutely horrid, and they do their best to escape them. Polishing the apple. As a result of Dan’s once stringent belief in a prearranged fate, he struggles through most of his life until the end of the film when he makes peace with Forrest, the Vietnamese, and ultimately God. D&D Beyond Lieutenant Dan show signs he is experiencing the mental illness when, in the middle of the night in a panic, blames Forrest Gump for saving his life and forcing the lieutenant to now live as a cripple.