Gripping, Excellent, yet Confusing

Rating: 10/10 (6 January 2001)

This movie was fantastic. Great special effects, and each island scene couldn't have been better. The plane crash scene was edge-of-your seat directing. Bob Zemeckis can make a movie very well. However, you are left with a bittersweet taste at the end as to whether or not (SPOILER HERE) Chuck gets the girl or not. Zemeckis kind of leaves the audience hanging here, which provides you with a kind of "Huh?" thought in your head as you walk out of the theater. Many of Zemeckis' films leave you with a lack of catharsis at the end of the film, such as Back to the Future III. Otherwise, the film was excellent. However the trailer is misleading and hints that Chuck and his girl live happily ever after. Anyway, you should see this movie, and decide for yourself what you think happened. Enjoy.