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Life is like a box of chocolates; sometimes they get re-released and presented in IMAX form much like the movie Forrest Gump is this weekend.
While our thoughts on chocolate boxes may be a bit askew, there is definitely an opportunity for Gump fans to enjoy their favorite movie once again on the really big screen.
As the Los Angeles Times reports, Forrest Gump will hit select IMAX screens this weekend to celebrate the movie's 20th anniversary.
We thought it pertinent to lace up our sneakers and go running around the Internet for all the travel details that make this film so special.
Locations:
As IMDB illustrates, there is an abundance of filming locations for this movie, which takes place in a myriad of amazing landmarks. From the magical The Ebell and famed Ambassador Hotel (now the site of a learning center) to the truly iconic Lincoln Memorial, the fictional character played by Tom Hanks certainly covered some miles.
Part of the charm of the movie remains its enduring spirit for travel, something many of you know too well. Gump can't stay in one place for very long, whether from chance or his own volition, the film continues to change scenery as often as it introduces characters.
For those so inclined, take a quick peek behind the scenes with a collection of videos found on YouTube. Otherwise, we like to highlight just a few of the locations featured in the movie.
The National Mall:
The beauty of the 1994 classic was its ability to transport the audience to historically significant destinations in time as well as location. Here is one of the more memorable scenes, illustrating what a packed National Mall might look like:
Chippewa Square, Savannah, Georgia:
While the majority of the movie takes place all over the world, the main character is merely sitting on a bench, retelling his fanciful tale.
Thanks to a YouTuber, we get a glimpse of what Gump's Savannah looks like, including the Chippewa Square that housed his unforgettable bench:
Running Across America:
He was running.
Lastly, we want to zero in on the time Forrest Gump went out for a jog to clear his head. Only the stuff on his mind wouldn't let him stop until he covered the wide expanse of this diverse country.
The beloved character leaves Alabama, hits the Santa Monica pier, turns around and keeps on going, giving the audience a momentary appreciation for a versatile landscape amid a near mythical endeavor.
Thanks to Road Trippers, Movie-Locations.com and Centives.net, we have a guide to the places Gump jogged through. Here are some of the more familiar location during the near seven-minute video follow:
- Right after hitting the west coast, Gump ends up at the Atlantic, visiting Marshall Point Lighthouse, Point Clyde (Maine).
- One of my favorites scenes is the stone bridge at two minutes and 15 seconds, which Movie-Locations.com states, "Is at the St. Mary Entrance to Glacier National Park (Mont.)."
- At 3:45 minutes into the movie, a tireless Gump jogs up a turn with a serene landscape just in the background, giving audiences a glimpse of Grandfather Mountain near Linville (N.C.).
- All great things come to an end, and so it is for Gump's jog through America as relays just how tired he is in Monument Valley (Utah).
Bubba Gump:
Now if you are feeling hungry after watching the movie on an enormous screen, Forrest Gump's legacy affords fans a rare treat.
Thanks to marketing, Bubba Blue's hilarious shrimp rant and this country's ability to eat copious amounts of food, the Bubba Gump restaurant was born. Opening in 1996, there are now 39 Bubba Gump eateries, satisfying that hankering you may have for shrimp.
Now get on out there and mix it up like Hanks' character, eating chocolates and running across the United States. Who knows, you may one day own your own fleet of shrimping boats.
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