Gets Better With Age, Your Age That Is!

Rating: 8/10 (6 March 2020)

When I saw this in the theaters, I was in my 20s. I was expecting a lot from it, considering it starred Tom Hanks and it was a reunion between him and Zemeckis, who scored Oscar gold with Forrest Gump.
I recall enjoying the island stuff, but then when it came to the parts when he returns back to civilization, it felt anti-climatic, and that final ending...was disappointing.
But as I've gotten older, I get it. You appreciate what you have, because it could be gone in an instant. And for Helen Hunt's character, imagine losing someone you love, only to find out they are still alive. The guilt, turmoil, etc...especially if you moved on and remarried and had a new life.
The ending is open ended for a reason. Hanks character has been re-born. He's got a new lease on life, and now he must make a choice which road to take. And I believe he takes the road leading back to that home with the wings.
So, I would say if you don't like this movie when you first see it, give it a few years and revisit it. I think you will appreciate it more.