Touchy and brilliant....

Rating: 10/10 (19 March 2014)

This is one of the few films that really got me emotionally involved.I am not the type of person to cry when watching a movie but I found myself sensitively affected at the end of this movie.Courtesy of 'Robert Zemeckis' who really has a talent of emotionally drawing in the audience with his style of directing.One other thing that increased the success of the message behind this movie is the music score composed by 'Alan Silvestri' which is so sad at the times it does occur.
However it was the films notable lack of sound score and sound effects that really closes you in which was done to re-enforce the feeling of isolation.It works really well and it will emotionally drain you.This is a well crafted tale of a man imprisoned on an island where he is free to do as he pleases but is been shut off from human contact,gadgets,electricity and all the necessary objects needed by man today to survive.
The film follows a style which many filmmakers are afraid to attempt,which is that of a film depending on one character.A style which was later seen in 'Gravity' by 'Alfonso Cuaron'.It works well in 'Cast Away' with 'Tom Hanks' as 'Chuck Noland' in the lead.It takes a well experienced actor to make this kind of film style to work and it rarely occurs in movies as filmmakers find it rather too risky'.This is the element that gives 'Cast Away' its raw realistic feel and it hits you hard.
The other sad and touchy thing about this film is the fact that 'Chuck Noland' was engaged to be married to 'Kelly Frears' played by 'Holly Hunter' just before his plane crashes.The whole point of his survival depends on his love of Kelly and wanting to return home to be with her.He does return four years later and only to find that Kelly has moved on and married someone else.This puts the final nail on the coffin!The filmmakers here explore the element of true love and a mans decision to be unaltered even by circumstances beyond his control and its amazing.
Do not expect over the edge entertainment but rather a deep sad story of survival,love and humanity.Keep the tissues handy.