Cast Away

Pros: The power of human will to overcome obstacles
Cons: too much movie hype makes the viewer expect too much

Guess I'm going to catch some flack for this...but I wasn't "bowled-over" by this movie. I did enjoy it, and will recommend it to friends.

Last night I went to another "sneak preview"…this one for the...

Pros: Tom Hanks, three powerful sequences, setting
Cons: It is long, and mostly sad.

For any movie role an actor accepts, he or she is taking a gamble, but there is usually a whole cast with whom the credit, or blame, can be shared. In some movies, like Father Goose (Cary Grant and Leslie Caron) or Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison ...

Pros: This is basically Tom Hanks' film
Cons: This is basically Tom Hanks' film

Right now, I am wondering how I should start this review. Now, I've always wanted to write a review about Cast Away, because I feel this is a good film to review. How should I start this review? OK, I'll start differently to all the other...

Pros: different, wonderful island scenes, riveting performance by Hanks
Cons: dull at beginning and ending

Can one actor carry a movie for over 2 hours with almost
no dialogue for most of it? Good question. I had heard
enough about this movie to realize that was what was
expected of Tom Hanks, and had my doubts that he, or any
...

Pros: I predict Mr. Hanks will be standing at the Oscar podium in March--it's a remarkable physical and emotional transformation on display in this movie
Cons: The long stretch of island scenes--which are nearly void of dialogue or music--might make some viewers restless.

The most touching relationship on film this year might just be between a man and a volleyball. But it’s not just any man and, as those who see Cast Away will learn, it’s not just any volleyball.

Tom Hanks, a FedEx employee marooned on...

Pros: It can really make you appreciate the luxuries of your own life, and it's funny!
Cons: It's just a tad too long.

I never saw an episode of "Survivor", but this whole new genre has always fascinated me.

Not that I was fascinated by "The Real World" or any of those other "true to life" shows that changed the reputation of MTV forever. It...

Pros: Beautiful cinematography.
Cons: Not Tom's best work.

I have never before written the 356th Epinion on anything! I try hard to rate new books, movies and music as much as possible. However, over the weekend I had the opportunity to escape from ‘Daddy duty’ for a few hours at the local discount cinema. My...

Pros: Tom Hanks.
Cons: Waaaay too long, the scenes minus the dialogue drag.

So it came to pass that on this day in January of 2003 that I get around to seeing Cast Away for the first time. I’d missed it when it came to theaters, mainly because I was quite busy. Never got around to renting it on video or watching it on cable...

Pros: Great Cast and Graphics
Cons: Long

Cast Away: Perfectly Cast

The choices of Tom Hanks and Helen Hunt for the lead roles in Cast Away could not have been any better. I am expecting to see more Academy Award nominations made for Tom Hanks with his lead role in this movie.
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Pros: Tom Hanks
Cons: The Beginning and End

The last time Oscar-magnet Tom Hanks (The Green Mile) teamed up with director Robert Zemeckis (What Lies Beneath) the result was a highly unorthodox and cleverly crafted film called Forrest Gump.

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Pros: Interesting premise; Hanks does his usual superb acting job
Cons: Dull and disappointing ending

"Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you are going to get." Sound familiar? In this movie, reteaming Forrest Gump's Tom Hanks and director, Robert Zemeckis, the same platitude is rewritten as "Just...

Pros: Great acting, directing, story
Cons: Absolutely nothing!!

Okay, like many millions of others, I will admit that I was sucked into the media hype around the summer CBS show "Survivor". I planned my work schedule, social activities, and life around episodes, and like the rest of the planet, I was at the...

Pros: Tom Hanks. Beautiful scenery. The physical transformation of Hanks.
Cons: Tedious at times. No real surprises.

When I saw the previews for Cast Away, I was excited. After reading several reviews, I lost interest. After watching it, I have mixed opinions.

Tom Hanks is an endearing actor who always gives a good performance. I can really relate to him. I...

Pros: Hanks is a strong as ever, and this is a beautiful movie...to LOOK at!
Cons: This movie has no real heart to it. We get to SEE struggles, but we never get to actually feel them.

I know it's not fair to judge a feature film based on its trailer, but in this case it's almost impossible not to at least mention it. The fact that every important plot point is shown to you 2 weeks before you even see the movie is simply unforgivable....

Pros: A great all-age movie. One to awaken your emotions!
Cons: I would have loved a different ending.

If you have all read my other opinions...you probable know that my hubby works security for different movies. He has worked a few Tom Hanks movies. The man is incredible....as an actor and as a person! This movie he didn't work on, but we know quite a...