Bad ending ruined this movie

Rating: 6/10 (15 January 2001)

This movie had the potential to be a truly great film; however, I felt the ending was so bad that it completely ruined the film for me. It was clear to me neither the director nor the writer knew what they wanted to do with the protagonist when he gets home. Despite the fact that (plot revelation coming)Chuck makes it home, this film seems almost completely void of hope and happiness. The audience not even rewarded with the recipient receiving the package.
Much of this film is amazing. The plane crash is incredible, and watching Chuck struggle to stay alive is incredible as well. Tom Hanks, once again reminds everyone in Hollywood that he is at the top of his profession.

It probably would have been better ending with Chuck (Hanks) being rescued, rather than him standing at some a literal and metaphoric crossroads. It just rang hollow to me and absolutely made the film completely average.

In my opinion this is a film that is just screaming out to be rented. Don't waste $8 when you can rent it in a few months for 4$ or less.