![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Chuck splits coconuts, traps fish, builds fires, and makes use of the contents of several FedEx boxes that washed up with him (too bad nobody was mailing K-rations). Actual work is more interesting than most plots. (Zemeckis shut down the movie while Hanks lost weight.) I find it fascinating when a movie just watches somebody doing something. Then there's a four-year flash-forward and we see the formerly plump Chuck as a gaunt, skinny survivor. Those are his last words for a time, as he tries to remember childhood lessons about firemaking and shelter construction. There's something wonderfully pathetic about the way he shouts "Hello? Anybody?" at the sand and trees. Chuck, the time-and-motion man, finds himself in a world without clocks, schedules, or much of a future. The movie's power and effect center on the island. An airport farewell to the fiancee is obligatory, including the inevitable reassurances about how Chuck will be right back and they'll have a wonderful New Year's Eve. Exotic locales like Moscow add a little interest to details about Noland's job. What am I to do? Pretend you haven't seen the ad, or discuss what we all know happens? The early scenes are essentially busy work. Not only do they tell you he gets off the island, they tell you what happens then. am I telling too much of the story? I doubt it, since the trailers and commercials for this movie single-mindedly reveal as much of the plot as they can, spoiling any possible suspense. Noland survives the crash, and floats in a life raft to a deserted island. Spoiler alert: If you have not seen ads for the movie, read no further. That seems like two catastrophes when one would have done, but director Bob Zemeckis uses the storm for scenes of in-flight fear, wisely following Alfred Hitchcock's observation that from a suspense point of view, an explosion is over before you get your money's worth. I greatly recommend this movie.Don't feel boring,just be patient.I think movies are not only seen by eyes,but also by heart.Use your heart to feel what the characters feel.Then the more you see it,the more you'll be inspired and the more you'll find.Noland hitches a ride on a FedEx flight across the Pacific, which is blown off course before crashing after an onboard explosion. When Chuck and Kelly embraced each other in the rain, I burst out crying.They are true lovers.But,fate is cruel.His beloved fiancée,his only belief during those terrible days and nights is forever gone.His hope is disillusioned.He is standing at a life crossroads,thinking and hesitating.He has to choose a way to begin his new life. His imagination(he names a volleyball Wilson and talks with him as a friend),his perseverance toward love,and his courage to face problems,all these enable him to survive and finally return to his homeland. ******This may contain spoilers****** It's a superb,well directed and well acted movie!Well done,Hanks!!! I'm a Hanks fan!!!I really appreciate his outstanding performance.I consider him a genius in acting.He never just acts.However,he gives life to his characters ,and makes himself exactly what they are.Forrest Gump,Saving Private Ryan,The Terminal,The Da Vinci Code,including this movie are all my favorites.I'm always deeply touched by his movies.And they often make me cry,make me think,and make me understand more about life and love.Cast Away is without exception. ![]()
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