That Ping-Pong scene? CGI Tom Hanks Forrest Gump\'

Tricks

That Ping-Pong scene? You probably didn’t notice that this was one of the many brilliant sneaky tricks in the movie. Computers were used to create the ball being hit back and forth in the scene, as well as many other illusions in the film. In reality, Hanks and his opponent were just hitting the air.  It was one of the most iconic scenes in the film, as we got to witness Forrest gaining fame in his army years.

 

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Like the rest of the movie, the scene also had some historical significance, as “ping-pong diplomacy” was really a part of former President Nixon’s plan to ease tensions with China. When Forrest first learns to play ping-pong in the hospital, he is told that the trick is to “keep his eye on the ball” by another soldier. After that moment, whenever he plays ping-pong, he never blinks.

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"People Call Me Forrest Gump"

The iconic line that people love so much- “My name is Forrest Gump. People call me Forrest Gump” wasn’t originally in the script. Tom Hanks ad-libbed the line and the film’s director Robert Zemeckis loved the line and kept it in. Forrest says this line in the scene where he introduces himself to Bubba for the first time. We can’t imagine the film without it.

Forrest Gump is a classic American film that you have most likely seen or at least heard of. Since its release in 1994, this comedy-drama has been watched by millions and has stolen many peoples’ hearts along the way. 

The film was a huge success and won numerous awards including the Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor for Hanks, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Visual Effects, and Best Film Editing. There are some hidden secrets throughout the movie that viewers might not know. Let’s take a look at some of them.