Incredible!

Rating: 10/10 (8 January 2001)

I thought Cast Away was simply incredible. What I liked most about this movie was the way it handled the situation and its cinematography. First, I believe if someone were to be stranded, there situation would be played out similar to Chuck's. No pirates, natives, snakes, buddies, abundant food supplies, and other plot devices every other movie of this genre uses. It is a man alone on a small island left to himself (and a volleyball). Hanks played this part so convincingly, I felt as if his character was always just teetering on the edge of insanity. Myself and others I saw this movie with felt real sorrow when Chuck loses Wilson. I felt this movie had a very strong ending. I believe it ended at the right point. We see how Chuck adjusts, but what he decides to do with his life is left up the the viewers imagination. I also believed the cinematography was spectacular. Granted, anything filmed in the South Pacific will look beautiful, the filming in this movie captures the feeling of being on the tiny island with Chuck. Four stars!