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Summary: Slow-moving movie with badly written characters
Review: After 30 minutes into the movie I was hoping Tom Hanks would starve or suffer from eating something poisonous. This movie didn't engage me at all. I had no respect for the main character. I did not feel connected at all. The tv-show Survivor had more drama in it !!Now for something that really bothered me : why the hell did he hold on to the last box for so long !! They could have saved the movie by having him open the box after coming back to the civilised world and having it contain a letter-bomb !!! Tom Hanks should be ashamed of himself. He played this role like he played most others. Just by loosing 30 pounds, doesn't make you a good actor, Mr. Hanks. If you want to see a good, spiritual Zemeckis film try Forrest Gump or Contact.
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Summary: Not as Good as I had Expected.
Review: I like Tom Hanks, I truly do, I think that he is a phenominal actor but this one just didn't do it for me.
There is plenty of description here of what happens in the movie so I won't bore anyone with the details, just say that something seemed to be missing. The time on the island was overly long and I never really felt the characters desparation. I also felt that far more time could have been spent on his reactions as he returned to civilisation, this aspect fascinated me and wasn't touched apon at all.
The three stars are really out of respect. Not the worst movie in the world by a long shot but nothing really special.
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Summary: A Wonderful Movie To Watch!
Review: Chuck Noland promises that he will be home for New Year's Eve. And goes on board the plane. Soon the plane loses radio contact and the plane crashes in the Pacific Ocean. Chuck manages to stay alive. And he ends up on a deserted island. That he remaines on for 4 years. I loved this movie a lot ! The movie was kinda boreing at times... but I still liked the movie alot. I liked how Chuck Noland talked to his friend Wilson the volley ball on the island! The sound affects are PERFECT!! They make the movie seem more real. I never went to see this in the theater... but I think it would be much nicer to see it there because of the great picture and sound. If you are looking for a good movie that will make you say WOW.... THIS IS THE MOVIE THAT YOU WILL WANT TO SEE !!!
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Summary: GREAT STORY
Review: THIS IS A FANTASTIC MOVIE ABOUT A TALE OF A MAN GETTING LOST FOR YEARS ON AN DESSERTED ISLAND....NO STORY THIS GREAT HAS BEEN TOLD SINCE ROBINSON CUROSO. A GREAT STORY FOR ALL AGES.
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Summary: A Metaphor for Life
Review: Sometimes life has a way of putting us in situations that test our ability to survive a traumatic event. We have to rely on our instincts, use what available resources we have at our disposal, and keep hope, as well as ourselves, alive. We have to go deeper within ourselves to use strength we never knew existed. We emerge from our experience with greater wisdom, no longer able to exist in the world as we once did, because our perspective has changed. And we become better people, more acutely aware of what's important in life. This movie tells the story of a man thrust into a very difficult experience, and how he learns to survive it. Tom Hanks gives a stunning performance. It is beautifully photographed and scripted. Cast Away is one of the best movies I've ever seen.
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Summary: cast away is....
Review: Next Sunday,I watched 'cast away'.
I think the story is sad and unusual.
expressly,Chuck(Tom Hanks) looks poor. so I'm heartbreaking.
Anyway, you have time, then watch it, please~~~!
If you watch it, it give some imporession to you.
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Summary: Tom Hanks as Chuck Noland on an island
Review: Tom Hanks is back and this time he on a deserted island. And Elivs Presley fans this movie has about 4 of his songs. As the movie opens, Chuck Noland (Tom Hanks) is spending christmas with a whole lot of people, even his girlfriend named Kelly (Helen Hunt). And his summoned to make an emerengy run. Before Chuck's plane takes off he and Kelly exchagne gifts and she wants me home for New Year's Eve.
He promises that he will be home for New Year's Eve. And goes on board the plane. Soon the plane loses radio contract and the plane crashes in the Pacific Ocean. Chuck manages to stay alive. And he ends up on a deserted island. That he remaines on for 4 years. In real life plane crashes happen or how to you think that Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, The Big Bopper, Roberto Clemete and Aayliah die in? Not all in the same plane. But the first 3 I named did. Those people were not pretty lucky and surived a plane crash and you might have to be lucky if you do not died even after the plane crashes. Perfect film for Tom Hanks fans!
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Summary: It takes time, but this really is a great movie
Review: When this came out, I had no intention of seeing it in the theatre, and waited for video. I had sworn I would go ahead and watch whatever Tom Hanks did after Saving Private Ryan, but I just had no interest in this one. The first time I watched it, I really didn't like it. Every since then, it kind of stuck, until I watched it again, and then I sensed what I had missed. The story is very basic, there are no real thrills, and everything unfolds as expected. This one plays on your expectations, by making you watch all the things you would really rather not have to see. It was very emotional for me to watch, I definitely did not want to see some of the things he would have to face, and the emotional rollercoaster he was going through. Any other actor and director would have over done this, and Hanks has that bland look for the whole second half of the movie, which forced me to actually think about what he was experiencing. It kills you at the end, by not coming through with the goods, and kind of leaving you stranded on your own island with all the endless possibilities ahead. This is one that I can watch a few times, and probably never plumb the depths of what it means. Or else it meant nothing, and was just a slow paced movie, that kind of trails off at the end. My suggestion is to let yourself get into the movie, and go with the emotions. It's most notable for what isn't said, and the most intense parts of the movie where there's no dialogue. It definitely took guts to make this movie, and I don't think it will ever be fully appreciated.
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Summary: The Castaway part was better than the Cast Away part.
Review: I am reminded of another Tom Hanks movie, "That Thing you Do". In it the rock band choses to call itself the Oneders instead of the Wonders. Why is this movie called Cast Away instead of Castaway? Is this supposed to center the focus of the film where his girlfriend seems to cast him away? I thought this film was about the middle where he is a castaway on an island. Why go with such a deep title? It makes me think too much. I enjoyed Cast Away the first time out. I have friend at work who saw Cast Away the same weekend I did and he told me he walked out of the movie and got his money back after the first half hour! I thought he was an idiot because having seen the whole movie it was pretty good overall. I am no longer so sure he is so dumb, but he did miss most of the entertaining part of the film. Castaway is very engaging after the plane crashes as Chuck Noland (Hanks) must strategise for his survival and rescue. From the film's outset Hanks character is established as hard core dedicated to Federal Express and his customers. It is kind of sweet to see how he remains consistant to that trait even when he is alone on an island. He endures many painful hardships that will have you wincing and covering your eyes at times. It makes you very happy when he finally has a little victory. His relationship with Wilson the volleyball is a memorable touch. Tom Hanks performs his heart out as usual. Castaway takes a long time to get going. Before he becomes stranded the film needs to establish Hanks is dedicated to his job, has a girlfriend he hopes to marry, and has the beginnings of a toothache. Unfortunately it meanders by including an arguably unnecessary sub-story about a package from an anonymous customer and a friend who's wife has cancer. This could have all been much briefer as so much of it was mundane. I am a true believer that no good film can be too long and no bad film can be too short. Castaway falls somewhere in the middle. It is a good film bookended between a dragging mediocre film. After spending eighty plus minutes on the island, Noland is finally rescued there is another extended segment which includes the public national welcome home parties, a failed reunion and a wrap up of the story of the anonymous customer's package. Hanks reflects on his experience and comes up with a metaphysical conclusion that he must just "be" which is neither inpiring or particularly insightful. The film is deeply flawed by continuing the films stay well beyond its welcome point. But of course Tom Hanks plays a character who is easy to care about making the film still worthy of a lackluster recommend. Like the newest Notting Hill super collector's DVD which has six hours of bonus material, Castaway contains more than I ever want to know about the movie. No less than five featurettes, including Hank's interview with Charlie Rose, Artwork, storyboards and commercials and trailers for the film. Plus a full length commentary by Director Robert Zemekis and crew. If you love Castaway you will certainly love this disc. If my review were only about the time spent stranded on the island I would be happy to give this film a stronger grade. Unfortunately over a third of the film drags unnecessarily I reluctantly must say this film can be a bit of a bore.
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Summary: good
Review: It was a good movie but the ending was bad but still over all a good movie!
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