Review

Rating: 9/10 (7 October 2014)

Cast Away is survivalist film starring Oscar award winner, Tom Hanks, that takes place on an island in the South Pacific after a disastrous plane crash. The main character ,Chuck Noland who is played by Hanks, works for the FedEx company shipping packages around the world. During a storm, Noland's plane goes down and he is stuck on an island fighting for survival. Far away from home and any form of society he starts to break-down emotionally and physically. The plot of this film is the strongest story I've ever seen captured on film. This is probably the only film that can make me feel distraught over a man losing a volleyball. Chuck is battling loneliness and depression while he is trying to survive. Hanks' performance makes the story come alive and really immerse you. The reality of the plane crash and the island was incredible. To further the "realness" of the film, they include Chuck's desperation to get home as he paddles in his deflated raft trying to get over the waves. The director and actor really worked together to show the emotion and desperation of this man Chuck Noland. I would highly recommend this film to anyone who enjoys good movies. The cinematography is lacking a little bit as it uses elementary camera shots and angles. However, the literary element makes up for what the cinematics lack.