Terrific, very deep.

Rating: 8/10 (13 July 2001)

Now, I'm not picking on anyone, but for those who thought that this movie was shallow, obviously didn't understand it. From begginning to end, this movie was almost perfect. Every part of it held a metaphorical meaning to it. I loved it.
Tom Hanks plays a Fed Ex employee who falls victim to a plane crash and is stranded on a nearby island. He is the only survivor and if forced to create a second home on this small island. Because the plane was a Fed Ex one, many packages are washed up to shore (about 15). He opens them and uses each to his advantage. In the midst of all this panic, he finds the time to befriend a volley ball he calls Wilson. This ball doubles as his alter ego and is the only thing keeping him from going insane.
I never liked Tom Hanks as an actor until this movie. I thought he did a superb job in this role and that was one of the best parts. SPOILER---His girlfriend getting married was a given because you can't expect her to stay alone hoping for his return. And although he is sad of this, it is implied at the end that he will make a new life with this kind hearted country women who, "Saved his life".-------- END OF SPOILER
I really thought that this movie had everything it could have. No more, no less.