I powerlift, I write poetry, I watch films. Oh and Im a weirdo!
I powerlift, I write poetry, I watch films. Oh and Im a weirdo!
Member since:18.01.2001
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'Cast Away' has been met with mixed reviews, with most of the anathema arising from the blatant advertising of Fed Ex. However, despite this somewhat annoying product placement, the film as a whole is an impressive work. Tom Hanks, despite his failure to win his third oscar for 'Saving Private Ryan', must have a better chance with this vintage performance. Large parts of the film have little dialogue, but this does not seem a diadvantage for Hanks, who is able to use his full acting prowess, with the quieter parts of the film often being much more powerful than the spoken parts. Other credit must go to the director Robert Zemeckis, for some inspired imagery and his seamless connection of one scene to the next, and indeed to Helen Hunt's remarkable screen rapport with Hanks. Overall - 6/10
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Enjoyed the book, never watched the film, not bad at all for a first review, Sue
agillett 24.05.2001 16:26
Thanks you have just convinced me to give this one a try.
Manx 18.01.2001 18:05
Hi, this isn't at all bad for a first review. I drifted around between a "helpful" and a "fairly helpful" though. I think just a little more detail would have swung the opinion straight into the "helpful" section - but I gave it the "helpful" in the end because of your comments about Hunt's interaction with Hanks.
Cast Awayreunites star Tom Hanks and director Robert Zemeckis in their first collaboration ... more
since the heavy-handed sentimentality ofForrest Gump. Thankfully, this time their film's life-affirming message is delivered with more subtlety, attributable bot...
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Discover the unforgettable journey of hope, courage and survival.Tom Hanks as Chuck ... more
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 struggle...
Cast Awayreunites star Tom Hanks and director Robert Zemeckis in their first collaboration ... more
since the heavy-handed sentimentality ofForrest Gump. Thankfully, this time their film's life-affirming message is delivered with more subtlety, attributable bot...
Postage & Packaging: Free! Availability: Usually dispatched within 24 hours...
Cast Awayreunites star Tom Hanks and director Robert Zemeckis in their first collaboration ... more
since the heavy-handed sentimentality ofForrest Gump. Thankfully, this time their film's life-affirming message is delivered with more subtlety, attributable bot...
Postage & Packaging: £1.21 Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days...
Advantages: brilliant acting, great special effects, tonnes of special features, cheap Disadvantages: feels as if special effects are prioty over acting, storyline wasn't as good
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