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moonman1994Jan 5, 2015

Absolutely a great preformance by Tom Hanks with directing to match his talent. All I can say is Tom Hank's acting job in this film is pretty much the only thing that can make anyone feel for a inanimate object!

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vikesh2206Nov 29, 2014

The grippingly realistic 'Cast Away' is anchored by a spellbinding performance by Tom Hanks and mature direction by Robert Zemeckis to overcome its flaws.

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HadrianusOct 18, 2012

Cast Away don't have an amazing direction.Tom Hanks and that screenplay stole the film.The director,Robert Zemeckis didn't do an amazing direction.Do not trust the part of the trailer ''For the Academy Award winning director of ForrestCast Away don't have an amazing direction.Tom Hanks and that screenplay stole the film.The director,Robert Zemeckis didn't do an amazing direction.Do not trust the part of the trailer ''For the Academy Award winning director of Forrest Gump''.The cinematography did it by John Burgess also he didn't do it OK.If you see it but you don't like it see Forrest Gump to try.But,despite all that the rest is OK,including the sound mixing.… Expand

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beingryanjudeAug 27, 2014

To carry 75% of an entire film all by himself is an impossible task. Leave it to Tom Hanks to make the impossible, possible. There is no doubt that you will be moved.

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SpangleJun 30, 2015

Exciting, funny, and powerful, Cast Away features a killer performance from Tom Hanks. An incredibly well known film, there is not much new to be said about Cast Away other than to say that I really enjoyed it. It was brilliantly acted byExciting, funny, and powerful, Cast Away features a killer performance from Tom Hanks. An incredibly well known film, there is not much new to be said about Cast Away other than to say that I really enjoyed it. It was brilliantly acted by Hanks and damn, the film made us care about a volleyball. Sure, it is a bit by-the-numbers in the way things happen and the film itself breaks little new ground, but that is just fine by me, as long as it is well done. In the case of Cast Away, that is certainly the case. It is very well directed by Robert Zemeckis and very well written. Other than Hanks, nothing about this film is excellent, but all of it is good all the same. The special effects here were also really well done and the crash sequence was brilliantly executed and packed with excitement. This one really puts you through every emotion possible, which ultimately, is what film is supposed to do. Overall, Cast Away is a very well made and brilliantly acted film that entertains in bunches.… Expand

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SchizophreniacOct 28, 2013

I felt all of emotions in this island that Tom felt. Only I want to say this review. Perfect emotions can come to your heart with this story. But Now I am so scared aircrafts:)

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homer4presidentMar 13, 2015

Cast Away is a very powerful film, but expressed through a subtle way. The music for this film is also very impressive and heart gripping! With excellent acting from Tom Hanks, you feel like you are almost abandoned on the island with Tom.

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ovi_bzFeb 9, 2011

What a great movie! It's brilliant. The idea, the acting, the dramatics. everything is fabulous. This movie shows in a very realistic way how a human being adjust and live in solitude. The deep feelings and emotions keeps you with high pulseWhat a great movie! It's brilliant. The idea, the acting, the dramatics. everything is fabulous. This movie shows in a very realistic way how a human being adjust and live in solitude. The deep feelings and emotions keeps you with high pulse till the end. After you've seen this movie you live different among your friends and just sometimes you scream 'Wilson!!!' when you are alone.....… Expand

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Andys_ReviewsOct 6, 2012

I found this a totally absorbing film; one of those that make the time pass much more quickly than you expect. You very quickly get involved in the story and you find that you actually care about this man stranded on this island. You reallyI found this a totally absorbing film; one of those that make the time pass much more quickly than you expect. You very quickly get involved in the story and you find that you actually care about this man stranded on this island. You really want him to survive and get back to the woman he loves; and you feel his pain when things don… Expand

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TokyochuchuJun 16, 2014

Cast Away is a great old-school adventure movie with an amazing performance from Tom Hanks. Kudos for the film getting along with minimal dialogue and actually making us cry over a volleyball.

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toronto905Sep 29, 2015

An incredible, adventurous heartwarming survival story. It really gives us an idea of how we would feel, physically and mentally when our fast-paced, enjoyable and exciting life is tragically stripped away from us and slowed to a crawl as weAn incredible, adventurous heartwarming survival story. It really gives us an idea of how we would feel, physically and mentally when our fast-paced, enjoyable and exciting life is tragically stripped away from us and slowed to a crawl as we are far away from home, lonely and tested extremely. A great example if how people change when they are castaways.… Expand

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MarkTakayamaJul 1, 2020

I saw some website which said," Cast Away" is good to learn English. I watched it. The story is like Tom Hank's Robinson Crusoe". There are no dialogs between actors after he became a castaway. Why is good to learn English? It is good forI saw some website which said," Cast Away" is good to learn English. I watched it. The story is like Tom Hank's Robinson Crusoe". There are no dialogs between actors after he became a castaway. Why is good to learn English? It is good for people to learn "survival".Anyway.the film is very dramatic.I like it.… Expand

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FilipeNetoApr 14, 2018

This film is very interesting because it shows a story of survival, in "Robinson Crusoe" style, something not very common in movies. It consists of a deep psychological drama, which brilliantly explores the despair, depression, the need toThis film is very interesting because it shows a story of survival, in "Robinson Crusoe" style, something not very common in movies. It consists of a deep psychological drama, which brilliantly explores the despair, depression, the need to survive in extremely harsh conditions, homesickness, loneliness. If we add to these features the particularity of the film has virtually only one character during most of the time (Helen Hunt plays an essential role in the plot but appears very little), could be expected a film absolutely still and lifeless. But it's not the case. The film uses the psychological ups and downs of Chuck (the main character, played by Tom Hanks) to keep moving and avoid dead times, finding space for great moments of tension and hilarious moments of humor. Hanks is a highly capable and talented actor, able to suck his character to the bone and do a first class job, truly chameleonic. Literally, Hanks carries the film with the back thanks to this superb performance. The sets and shooting locations are also worth a positive word.… Expand

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MrPajamasJun 11, 2021

I've heard about the film Cast Away many times, as it is now a classic that many a Tom Hanks fan has seen. He shines here again and although it is not a big hit like Forrest Gump, it is still a great film in my eyes. The plot is quite simple.I've heard about the film Cast Away many times, as it is now a classic that many a Tom Hanks fan has seen. He shines here again and although it is not a big hit like Forrest Gump, it is still a great film in my eyes. The plot is quite simple. The magic is that it doesn't quite go to plan and our main character finds himself on an island where no one is. That's where all the fun begins. The whole island just sort of snaps away. I really enjoyed it. A beautiful setting, of course, hiding hunger and loneliness, though it doesn't take long for our hero to find a ball to start having fun with. Crazy maybe, but who wouldn't go crazy after being alone on an island for so long with no one and still feeling like you might die. In the end, I was happy with the film except maybe a little bit for the ending, which in my opinion was already a bit drawn out. In short as I mentioned the island is the main and by far the best thing this movie has to offer and once it's over it's pretty much over. Thankfully it didn't take long for the film to end. So for me, a great movie that I recommend.… Expand

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JP32Mar 25, 2020

For a film noted for its sparseness, Robert Zemeckis’ Cast Away is one of the richest film-going experiences I have ever had. It is a story of mythic simplicity: a man, stranded alone on an island. And yet, this film contains multitudes.

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DawdlingPoetNov 21, 2021

It was kind of interesting to see the ways that Chuck adapted to his new environment.

For instance, learning the best way to open fallen coconuts so that he gets all the moisture and liquid available from them. It is quite clever, how heIt was kind of interesting to see the ways that Chuck adapted to his new environment.

For instance, learning the best way to open fallen coconuts so that he gets all the moisture and liquid available from them.

It is quite clever, how he manages to make the most of the little he has, like some Fed Ex packages that drift onto shore, he finds a use for most of the items they hold. The sheer frustration he has is clear, as is understandable, I mean just imagine the thoughts he must have, not knowing if he'd ever be found. Can you imagine what you'd do, if you were in that situation?

Its hard not to wince at times too, he gets his share of pain through certain situations, which of course adds to his frustration.

As the movie goes on and of course time passes by, he becomes more vocal and makes a face out of one of the items he found in one of the Fed Ex packages - a volleyball, which he names Wilson and starts talking to more and more, as if it were human. The lack of human contact clearly affects him, as it would affect anyone, I imagine.

Alot of the emotions are only evident from his facial expressions and later on from his frustrated and sometimes hopeful outcries and dialogue/banter with Wilson (the volleyball).

Its not hard to feel sorry for the guy in this situation (although at the start of the movie, he is portrayed more as a bit of a jerk, bossing people about and complaining when he doesn't get to where he's supposed to be quite in time) and it is intriguing, like I say, to see how he copes and adapts to whats available to him.

Seeing how he changes as time passes by is also quite sad or depressing in one sense but in another it indicates some real strength and will I guess. I wonder how long it would be possible to last in such a situation? he clearly misses his wife, having a framed photo of her that takes pride of place among his belongings. As time passes by, he realises what a large area there is for any search party to cover and his hope of being found diminishes but of course, you have to see the movie to find out if he is rescued eventually or not.

The sort of friendship that evolves between Chuck and Wilson is kind of intriguing. I guess some would say that it marks the start of his mental well being deteriorating, he certainly converses with 'Wilson' as if it were a fellow human, initially painting a face on it as I mentioned previously, to even more humanise it. Tom Hanks does pretty well in portraying the character of Chuck, certainly, as I say, you can see the emotions, the frustation and fear, on his face.

I guess the message behind it is to do with taking a step back from our busy workload and lifestyle and to think about the basics, hey at least we have food, drink, shelter and human company, well, most of us do anyway, right?

While this might sound like a fairly boring movie, there is the ocassional dramatic scene, not including the plane crash, though its also fair to say that they are a bit few and far between.

There is the odd squeamish moment, I would warn, if you don't like blood, just be aware, its only the occasional but it made me look away, I'm not good with that sort of thing I'll admit!

The way the story plays out and the character of Chuck is shown, I felt it intrigued, certainly me anyway, to watch on and find out what became of him.

The film does a good job of making you see quite how isolated he is too, with the vastness of the ocean surrounding him.

I thought, given the ending as well, that this is a movie that feels like it is trying to give a message to its viewers, about making us think about our hectic lifes and whats really important. This may put some off I suppose, I wouldn't say thats overly preachy really, its more at the very end that this is really brought home, you could say.

I thought that this was a good movie worth watching.… Expand

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DunyGMar 15, 2021

I really liked it. I felt very sad and engaged while watching it. Tom Hanks acts amazingly.

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meydianarizki21Feb 27, 2022

If you feel touched emotionally by this movie, you are truly human. The movie ends with Tom Hanks standing at a dusty crossroad surround by dry open fields and there is nobody around. It can be interpreted by many as an empty feeling insideIf you feel touched emotionally by this movie, you are truly human. The movie ends with Tom Hanks standing at a dusty crossroad surround by dry open fields and there is nobody around. It can be interpreted by many as an empty feeling inside such as how they feel when a relationship ends or somebody close has died. Where do we go from here now that something has ended? When he met his wife again after a long absence, it was easy to see that something was missing. After all the hugs and kisses, there was something missing that once bonded them together. Too bad it has to be called acting but it was perfect acting throughout the whole movie.… Expand

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KJ_20Dec 21, 2022

Wonderful story, acting and script. Cast Away is a scary, resonating story about being alone. It's very tense, and the camerawork and aircraft scenes are splendid. What a satisfying movie!

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glend690Feb 22, 2011

Really Good only 8 because of the visual effects when he crashed on the island

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SwJohnsonJan 19, 2015

Tom Hanks gives an absolute stunning performance as a Fed-Ex worker who is stranded on a deserted island from a plane crash. Using only his wits and the contents of the packages that wash ashore he struggles to survive. One of my all times favorites!

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smiyamotNov 29, 2015

Just your typical, business manager, on a flight delivering FedEx packages, then a life altering event. Marooned on an island, with no survival skills, what do you do? How he survives, how he overcomes, to return to the life he knew is theJust your typical, business manager, on a flight delivering FedEx packages, then a life altering event. Marooned on an island, with no survival skills, what do you do? How he survives, how he overcomes, to return to the life he knew is the subject of this movie. How many of us have thought about what we would do in this situation? A modern day Robinson Caruso story. I don't have many DVDs but this one is in my collection.… Expand

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alfralJan 20, 2022

I have just watched it and found ir simply amazing.
Great movie, with three different parts, all of them completely brilliant, especially the beginning

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StevenFJan 10, 2013

Track your parcel, because this is one FedEx package you're going to want on time.
At almost two and a half hours in length, this is no walk in the park, or island for that matter, but Tom Hanks throws himself into this so much its hard toTrack your parcel, because this is one FedEx package you're going to want on time.
At almost two and a half hours in length, this is no walk in the park, or island for that matter, but Tom Hanks throws himself into this so much its hard to know what the clocking in time is.
In the first ten minutes we start to see a convincing ad for FedEx to use concerning time on delivery, but that is besides the point.
Hanks has one of those styles where we immediately feel sorry for whatever dire situation he finds himself in, his story in Cast Away is no different.
But the film separates itself from anything you will have seen before. almost carried solely by Hanks, we have his character, FedEx systems analyst Chuck Noland, stranded on an unknown island due to a tragic plane crash, with nobody else there, he must fend for himself, and this is where we see Tom Hanks at his very best. Through is performance and Robert Zemeckis direction, we see a story of taking each day at a time if this sort of situation arose, not a 'right heres what Im going to do' type story, that is unrealistic, we see him licking water from a leaf for goodness sake, it brings everything to the table, being alone, emotional withdrawal and lengths we would go to just to stay alive, who ever thought of needing the dentist while on a deserted island.
Hanks delivers a stellar performance, his weight loss as the film progresses is clearly visible, another indication of ability to to place himself in the mind of whoever he is portraying.
This film was of course the birth of the infamous 'wilson ball' friendship which Hanks had with a simple blood stained Wilson ball, this was ahidden message within which was in are darkest and most despaired moments, its simplest things we can turn to, no matter who or what, to realise who we are and what we are capable of.
What was surprising the most was how Hanks convinced us how alone he really was, talking to 'Wilson', fighting with coconuts and attempting to escape, it was all these realistic and yet simplistic gestures which created a thrilling journey and emotional performance from Hanks. It was definitely the quieter moments with no dialogue that really showed the capabilities of of Hanks, so much more than Forrest Gump on a desert island.
FedEx need to maintain a reputation after this film, Hanks, on the other hand, has nothing to prove, see this to believe the brilliance.… Expand

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voidersApr 30, 2013

You cant think that movie without Tom Hanks. He is amazing, one of my favorites.
The story is wonderful, full of felings and very realistic. You feel like you are lost in the island with mr. wilson.

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demolisher7778Oct 27, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A fantastic movie with a great sense of immersion due to the lack of music which also makes a realistic feal. Cast away is a fantastic (but really sad movie. Literally, I balled when he lost Wilson) movie with a great performance from Tom Hanks.… Expand

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PaulW.May 4, 2006

very superficial. This guy spends 4 years alone in an island and the only things he learn is to fish. I find this unrealistic. In a situation like this anybody would need to find a reason to live, to go deep inside oneself. That is totally missing.

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J-ShapAug 25, 2011

Tom Hanks is an actor who almost never fails. And, to be honest, he does not fail in this. It is the movie around him that fails; a largely vapid drama, devoid of tension or insight into a horrifying situation, and simply interested inTom Hanks is an actor who almost never fails. And, to be honest, he does not fail in this. It is the movie around him that fails; a largely vapid drama, devoid of tension or insight into a horrifying situation, and simply interested in showing off Hanks' acting. We've seen Philadelphia, we don't need proof.… Expand

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EvanTMay 11, 2009

what an awesome and riveting movie. Its been a long time since a flick help me in total captivity the entire time and gave me goose bumps. A genius movie. outstanding!

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DarcyCNov 24, 2007

This movie is one of the greatest. So emotional to me, the 2 hours past in no time. I love this movie.

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eddie1987Nov 14, 2010

I love this movie, Tom Hanks was awesome! I think this movie ir very realistic, one of the best perfomance of Tom Hanks!! the storyline is just incredible, A must-see movie