The most touching film.

Rating: 10/10 (1 September 2007)

I first watched Castaway when I was 4 years old (and am currently 13). I've never forgotten it, or it's emotional impact.
Incredible, yet subtle physical acting (i.e. he spends so long trying to make a fire, horribly injuring his hand in the process, and later, at his 'welcome back' party he picks up a gas fire lighter and just flicks it on and and off) that soul'ly conveyed Chuck's (Tom Hanks) thoughts; extraordinary, yet again - subtle camera-work and direction. Hanks' acting of Noland's distress at losing his only companion for the last 4 years (even if it is an inanimate object), was one of the only times a movie has brought a tear to my eye; and his strength of will to overcome massive waves, and all the things the elements can throw at him never ceases to amaze me. All of these made for a film of IMMENSE emotional proportions on every scale. If you have seen or are going to see Castaway, then I hope you feel the way I do about it. :)