The Shortest 2+ Hour Movie Ever?

Rating: 7/10 (23 December 2000)

At first glance, a shipwrecked Tom Hanks growing a beard didn't sound very appealing to me. Thus, I was pleasantly surprised at the end of the movie. Tom Hanks is terrific in this role, as his depression and descent to near madness as he loses hope of escape is very empathic. Interestingly enough, however, I found the time on the island, although the core of the movie, to be very short for what is supposed to be 4 years time. This is a small complaint, however, and Tom Hanks' triumph of human spirit will make anyone's day.