Classic Tom Hanks film!

Rating: 8/10 (15 March 2012)

I watched the DVD which has been sitting around for years, just so i would have something to do for a few hours, but came out amazed! Many people misunderstand the whole movie, saying it didn't have enough action or the four years with Tom Hanks on the island was too long. I myself think that the entire movie was well balanced and well done.
The movie showed extremely well how you would try to survive on an island by yourself. It showed the challenge of hunting your food, creating fire so you could cook you food, and mainly STAYING SANE! The one thing that kept Tom Hanks' character sane (or at least some what sane, he does talk to a vollyball) is Helen Hunt's character, but we never really got to know her, because later Hanks finds out(when he gets back) that being with her again, is not possible. Sort of ironic.
Many people thought the ending was horrible, but i think it shows well the many choices that Hanks had to face. By putting him in the middle of the intersection, he must go one way, and that direction may change his life. The woman that came and told him what there was each direction, was not a "replacement" for Helen Hunt, but merely another choice, and kind of a guide by telling him what each road lead to. And anyways, she is better looking if he does end up with her, so good for him!! In conclusion this movie was very risky, because of the lack of dialogue and action (after all he is on an island for four years by himself) but Tom Hanks was able the pull it off and give and excellent performance. I could not have chosen a better movie to watch when i need something to do. You can find this video for probably not that much money these days. I recommend strongly.