ctober Yes, 21, 1994 - North Shora News . . Q-. UTH NEWS Photo submitted FORREST GUMP'’S eimple philosophy takes him far In this film. Top marks ARGYLE SECONDARY school students Veronica Lia (left) and Winnie Chan earned perfect scores when they took their Blology 12 provincial exams in June. Achieving 120% on a provincial exam is rare, according to teacher Terry Guelch. Chan is now in her first year at hicGill University while Lie is in Grade 12 at Argyie. Lie’s 100% accomplistiment was especialiy noteworthy since she took her Biology 12 course while still in Grade 11. CANADA'S FIRST toll-free help line for troubled and abused chil- dren and teens introduced itself to B.C. recently when they Jaunched their B.C. chapter. Most B.C. residenis are not aware that 5,500 children through- out the province have been tele- phoning Kids Help Phone every ~ Phone helps kids Professional counselors have been helping our kids face a wide range of problems including physi- cal and sexual abuse, family con- flicts, drug addiction and pregnan- cy. ’ Kids Help Phone aims to raise the level of public and corporate awareness. Kids can call the Help Phone at 1-800-668-6868. Reh eee RR AN ENTIRE community is mourning the death of South Surrey teen Pamela Cameron after she was attacked and pulled into the woods near her home. We have a lot of wooded areas on the North Shore, too, Do you feel safe walking alone in your own neighborhood? “LIFE IS like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re going to get.” This now well-known quote describes the life of Forrest Gump. Without knowing it, he has seen and done it all. From football star to war hero and from ping-pong champ, to shrimp-boat captain, Gump has lived the American Dream. Despite his life experiences, all he can think of is his childhood friend, Jenny. Based on the novel Gump, by Winston Groom, the director Robert Zemeckis sought to produce a sensitive and touching story. Unlike his previous films, Zemeckis was not out to impress his audience with technology or special effects. The cinematogra~ phy, although pleasant, was nothing outstanding. The character Forrest Gump, is played by Tom Hanks who won an Oscar for his starring role in Philadelphia. Both roles demanded a different style of acting from the many comedic roles for which he is known. 1 found Tom Hanks very con- vincing. This wouldn't have been an easy role for any actor. Jenny, played by Robin Wright, was very believable in the role of a woman who had been sexually and physically abused by her father. This caused her to lead a troubled life, fraught with substance abuse, PiPO & CO. 1PPY WALKS THE MIDWAY, ASKING THE BIG _QUESTION~ gap ust waar IS. BEE? 4 CIGAE ETTES, CAL..GeEr well into her late 30s. The story begins with Forrest, sitting at a bus stop waiting for the number nine bus. Strangers on the bench come and go as he tells his life story, which parallels major events in American history from the °50s through the °80s. Forrest Gump grew up in Greenbow, Alabama. As a child, he was forced to wear leg braces. Forrest had one special friend, Jenny, who always told him, “Run Forrest, run!” when he was taunted by the other children. These never-to-be-forgoiten words led him to a football cazeer at Alabama State University, fol- lowed by a position on the All American Team. Graduating from university, Gump joined the military and met Bubba, who would become another close friend. Jenny’s words would save Gump's life, along with the THERE'S ONLY ONE § lives of his comrades, for which he would receive the medal of honor. Gump went on to become a suc- cessful ping-pong player, a shrimp boat captain, a millionaire, and a famous cross-country runner. I liked this movie and was emo- tionally moved enough to suggest it to all of my friends. One of my acquaintances; how- ever, felt that some parts were unre- alistic and cheesy. For instance, she said Gump's three year cross-coun- try run was overly exaggerated. I disagree. Running was his way of dealing | with heartache as a result of his love for Jenny. This was his way of being alone. The music score included a wide variety of nostalgic pop tunes. I thought that the selection of songs was fitting. These well-known tunes from The Doors, Bob Dylan, Elvis Presley, The Mamas And The Papas, The Supremes and others, kept the film moving. Robert Zemeckis used symbol- ism to get his point across. The opening and closing sequences depicted a feather floating down to earth and back up to heaven, sym- belizing how things come easily to Forrest Gump. Ona scale from one to ten, I proudly give this movie a nine. Kendra Shand, 17, is a Grade 12 student at Carson Graham. She enjoys painting, singing and music. Her goals include working in the media field. RYOURE LUATCHING TV UATH FAMILY AND SOMEONE CHANGES BTHE CHANNEL To "KNIGHT RIDER.” 400 YOU Ca.) PEBVISHLY PROTEST) (b) Sian LoupLy, OR (c) FRAT THAT Goo Sites} THEM Au ONE DAY. 5 EX STENCE, 7 ANY CLUE AS TO } NOY PON clue BS oF ete f& CiGARENES..] LAUGHTER IN THE DARK. \T ALC ABouT, TINY 2 19 tela op eee ee than et A AO