What is a simile and how can the film Forrest Gump help us learn English? Well this video is here to explain everything. Forrest Gump is famous for one line 'Life is like a box of chocolates' but what does it mean? It's probably one of the most famous examples of a simile in English. But Tom....What is a SIMILE? Watch the rest of the video to find out and let me know if you enjoyed it.