Cast Away (2 Disc Set) (UK)
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At the edge of the world, his journey begins
Certificate: 12
Running Time: 138 mins
Retail Price: £24.99
Release Date:
Content Type: Movie
Synopsis:
Tom Hanks "gives one of the towering screen performances of all time" (New York Post) in this inspiring tale about survival of the human spirit. Tom Hanks stars as Chuck Noland, a FedEx systems engineer whose ruled-by-the-clock existence abruptly ends when a harrowing plane crash leaves him isolated on a remote island. As Chuck struggles to meet the basic needs of survival, he discovers that his true personal journey, has only just begun…
Special Features:
Audio Commentary with Robert Zemeckis & crew
Special Effects Vignettes
Trailer & TV Spots
Still Gallery
"The Charlie Rose Show" interview with Tom Hanks
"Wilson: The Life & Death of a Hollywood Extra" Featurette
"The Island" Featurette
HBO "First Look" Documentary
Survivalists Documentary
Storyboard-to-Film Comparison
Video Tracks:
Widescreen Anamorphic 1.85:1
Audio Tracks:
Dolby Digital 5.1 English
Subtitle Tracks:
English
Directed By:
Robert Zemeckis
Written By:
Robert Zemeckis
Steve Starkey
Jack Rapke
Cherylanne Martin
Tom Hanks
Steven J. Boyd
William Broyles Jr.
Starring:
Lari White
Christopher Noth
Nick Searcy
Helen Hunt
Tom Hanks
Casting By:
Victoria Burrows
Soundtrack By:
Alan Silvestri
Director of Photography:
Don Burgess
Editor:
Arthur Schmidt
Costume Designer:
Joanna Johnston
Production Designer:
Rick Carter
Producer:
Joan Bradshaw
Distributor:
Twentieth Century Fox
Your Opinions and Comments
Hanks works for Fed-Ex and is stranded on an uninhabited island. The movie makes the audience feel some sort of emotion for Hanks. He tries so hard to get of the Island but the currents prevent him from getting off. The only thing that keeps him company on the island is a football which he has drawn a face on and has given hair. It is perhaps the only thing keeping him alive.
The visuals are pretty good. The island itself is colourful and the ocean surrounding the island brings out some good wave sounds that are greatly represented on the DD 5.1. The picture itself could have been a bit better. It is at times grainy especially in some dark scenes. The movie is quite long but is entertaining so the time goes pretty swiftly.
There are a few good extras but as it is a 2 disc set, they could have packed a bit more. Most of the second disc is empty and thus just wasted.
Overall a very good film that made me feel for Hank`s character. I havent seen many deserted island flicks so this to me was very interesting to see how a man survives and it is quite believable. Hanks portrays the character very well. I recommend this for buying or renting at the very least.