Dir: Robert Zemekis
Cast: Tom Hanks, Helen Hunt, Wilson
**** of 5
This movie seems to be one of those 'Love it or Hate it'. When I talk to people about this movie people say one of two things, more or less. They divulge how much they hated the film, or the speak of their love of Chuck Noland's(Tom Hanks) journey throughout the film.
I perceive this film as one of the gutsiest, and best productions film has ever seen. Just the simple fact that a movie studio got behind the idea of a character being stuck on an island for over an hour of film is rather impressive. Hanks in true form carries this film. But it is not only Hanks' masterful performance that makes this movie worthy of more than a few viewings. Zemeckis has much to offer. Rob Zemeckis is one of Hollywood's most underated directors. His use of imagery and stroytelling ability rivals Spielberg.
The story is an amazing story of survival , change, loss and even discovery of strength. It is a film that probably is most likely seen on most men's yearly viewing list, and not because it is on Cable all summer almost every summer. Bottom Line: If you have not seen this film, do yourself the favor of seeing it. And those of you who have seen this film, do yourself the favor of seeing it again.
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