Cast Away

2000

PG-13

2h 23m

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7.7/10

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Chuck Noland, a top international manager for FedEx, and Kelly, a Ph.D. student, are in love and heading towards marriage. Then Chuck's plane to Malaysia crashes at sea during a terrible storm. He's the only survivor, and finds himself marooned on a desolate island. With no way to escape, Chuck must find ways to survive in his new home.

Directors

Robert Zemeckis

Writers

William Broyles Jr.(writer by)

Stars

Tom Hanks

Helen Hunt

Chris Noth

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Chuck Noland

Kelly Frears

Jerry Lovett

Ramon

Bettina Peterson

Fyodor

Dick Peterson

Nicolai

Yuri

Lev

Stan

French FedEx Loader

Pilot Jack

Lauren Madden

Beautiful Russian Woman

Viveka Davis

Pilot Gwen

Jennifer Choe

Memphis State Student

Nan Martin

Kelly's Mother

Directors

Robert Zemeckis

Writers

William Broyles Jr.(writer by)

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5/10

**Cast Away is a brilliant movie in many ways, but some disappointing story and character decisions keep it from being a personal favorite.** It all began on Christmas Day. Many people forget that Cast Away is technically a Christmas movie. The fateful plane crash that strands Tom Hanks on an island alone with his volleyball best friend, Wilson, takes off and leaves his new fiance alone on Christmas Day. There are some fantastic aspects to this film. Tom Hanks once again gives an Oscar-worthy performance committing himself entirely to the role that honestly carried the film. Everyone loves Tom Hanks, so stranding him on a deserted island fighting for survival gets everyone involved. The directing and setting of the film were well-crafted. There are two reasons Cast Away receives such a low rating: > 1. Despite Hanks' incredible performance, the film was mostly one guy all alone talking to himself. It made the story drag and get a little boring. > > 2. Call me a romantic but the fact that he battles and finally makes it home to his fiance only to find out she moved on was extremely disappointing. Sure he abandoned her during the holiday season but still, he returned to her against all odds, only to be rejected. Ouch! I guess she sort of… cast him away. 🤭 I agree with anyone who says Cast Away is an amazing movie, but it's not a personal favorite.

mooney24016 Sep, 2022