| Forrest Gump's Box of Chocolates | |
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| “Mama always said life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get” | |
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Origin |
Forrest Gump |
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Type |
Variety Chocolate Box |
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Effects |
Flashbacks to random historical event viewed from an average person |
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Downsides |
Reduces awareness of mean spirited behavior |
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Activation |
Eating |
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Collected by |
Warehouse 13 |
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Section |
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Date of Collection |
September 25, 2021 |
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Origin[]
Forrest Gump is a 1994 American comedy-drama film directed by Robert Zemeckis. An adaptation of the 1986 novel by Winston Groom, the screenplay of the film is written by Eric Roth. It stars Tom Hanks in the title role, alongside Robin Wright, Gary Sinise, Mykelti Williamson, and Sally Field in lead roles. The film follows the life of an Alabama man named Forrest Gump (Hanks) and his experiences in the 20th-century United States. At an early age, Forrest is deemed to have a below-average IQ of 75. He has an endearing character and shows devotion to his loved ones and duties, character traits that bring him into many life-changing situations. Along the way, he encounters many historical figures and events throughout his life. The story itself is a retelling of his life to awaiting bus passengers, always offering a sample from the chocolate box with him.
Principal photography took place between August and December 1993, mainly in Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Extensive visual effects were used to incorporate Hanks into archived footage and to develop other scenes. The soundtrack features songs reflecting the different periods seen in the film. Various interpretations have been made of the protagonist and the film's political symbolism. Forrest Gump received widespread critical acclaim for Zemeckis's direction, performances (particularly those of Hanks and Sinise), visual effects, music, and screenplay. The film was a major success at the box office: it became the top-grossing film in the United States released that year and earned over US$678.2 million worldwide during its theatrical run, making it the second-highest-grossing film of 1994, behind The Lion King. The soundtrack sold over 12 million copies. Forrest Gump won six Academy Awards: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor for Hanks, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Visual Effects, and Best Film Editing. It received many award nominations, including Golden Globes, British Academy Film Awards, and Screen Actors Guild Awards.
Effects[]
Eating a chocolate sends one in a tailspin and mentally sends them back to a random historical event of note. They will view history from the vantage point of an average person present at the time instead of the major figures, leading them to draw their own conclusions on what’s happening. During use, they are unable to understand malicious intent or nasty behavior in general. Welcoming in any experience with open arms, even if the event is a tragedy hurtling towards them. Can be deactivated in the time it takes the nearest bus to travel past them, or until the person runs away for a significant distance.