My favorite part was the ending, I thought it was very real life. "Real life" doesn't always work out he way you want it to. Things happen, and life goes on. Sometimes its better to have lost and loved than never to have loved at all.

One thing that I didn't like about this movie is it was partially boring. I was thoroughly entertained through most parts. I saw "Castaway" when I was younger so the whole plane crash/loss of blood thing kind of scared me.

was worth watching!!!!

I liked this film pretty well. I didn't think it had to show Tom Hanks going to the bathroom, though. At last we get to see what may have happened to Irene Dunne while she was stranded on an island for 5 years before she came back to Cary Grant in "My Favorite Wife." And ditto for Doris Day in "Move Over, Darling." If Tom Hanks'and Helen Hunt's characters were married before they shacked up, it may have resembled those classics a bit more, and maybe, been a bit more interesting when he came home.

I'd heard comments that it was too long, or like two separate movies. I personally loved it (but my favorite book is "Robinson Crusoe"). It's refreshing to see a movie that doesn't think it has to be non-stop adventure every second. I thoroughly enjoyed some of the scenes my wife found a bit long or boring. And I thought the ending was very good and appropriate. I don't buy many videos but I'd gladly buy this one.

I was very skeptical of this film before I watched it. In fact I almost didn't watch it at all when the wife brought it home from the video store. What can I say?! What I thought was very possibly going to be a dull, mediocre film at best, turned out to be a clever gem worthy of my attention. It had all the elements to make for perfect cinema: humor, drama, enchantment, action. A movie for anybody. I watched it 5 times before I took it back, and loved it more the second time around!

deeply complaing movie tom hanks gives a great smart and humors performace.but why did you say there was brief male nudity when there was only some violence in Castaway

Tom Hanks is as hot as ever. But this movie is so stupid. A brownie scout has better survival sense than Tom Hanks' character. And there are so many gaps in the film that it doesn't flow smoothly. There is also the totally unnecessary Helen-Hunt-in-a-wet-blouse-without-a-bra scene. Read a book instead.

This is one of the most boring movies I've ever seen. While Tom Hanks is a fine actor, his talent is totally wasted here. His character never develops. During the times when we would have expected to see character development, we get messages such as 4 YEARS LATER and 4 WEEKS LATER. He returns home as the same self-centered lout who got on the plane. And when you get to the end (after 2 1/2 hours), it doesn't end. Find something better to do with your time.

I thought this movie was visually stunning.It had an emotional and gripping storyline that held me to the end of the film. If I had any critisism of this film it would be that we didn't see enough of how Tom Hanks character had developed and adapted to his surroundings. How did he suddenly become an efficiant hunter? How long did it take?

The film was excellent and thought provoking. I'm still mulling over the sybolism and wondering if anyone else has figured out: 1. Why were the Angel Wings pink on the package that was sent to the Cowboy in the big city? The wings on Chuck's package and on the truck were gold. 2. At the beginning, didn't the arches over the lady welder's house have two names, and at the end of the film there was one name? 3. Didn't Kelly refer to Chuck Noland as Jack at the end of the movie? Hmmmmmm....

The movie is fantastic because of tom hanks acting. But it seems very boring when it comes to the middle part of the movie. well just watch the movie.

This movie was slow, it was unusual and it was not "satisfying" in the usual sense. But I loved it. Hanks is superb. Look beyond the "devices" and the undefined ending and put yourself in his place. I was relieved when there wasn't a lot of dialog from Hanks to "debrief" his experience. It allowed me to apply my own meaning and significance to the events that followed his return. It elicited all those great emotions -- fear, anger, despair, joy, disappointment, grief, acceptance and hope -- through the prism of Hanks' excellent interpretation. Don't miss it.

this movie had a great deal of symbolism as it adressed one of the most prevalent social problems of our times: that of depression or despair. whether the despair has its foundation in social isolation, separation, substance abuse, or any one of a hundred other causes, the victim must reach down and pull himself back to the living using many of the coping techniques and character strengths that Hank's character used. this is a movie that requires some thoughtprocess and it is interesting to me to see the wide range of opinion with which people c ome away from the picture

*WARNING SMALL SPOILER AHEAD* To survive this film get out before it ends. everything holds together just fine right up until the end, at which point the whole thing falls apart. I suggest that you watch it to the point that he is picked up by the ship and then get the heck outta the theater to save yourself from the horrible ending.

I give the movie four stars. I loved and enjoyed the maovievery much. I can understand the movie and the plane crash better than anyone else because I work at FedEx and I see packages and planes everyday. The palne crash was the best part of the movie. I was however upset because Tom Hanks and Helen Hunt did not get back together. I think Tom Hanks is a great actor and was one of his best movies and I have seen them all. After watching this movie I feel that I could survive on an island. Great movie!

One of the downsides of a movie industry churning out shallow special-effects movies is that when a truly great movie like Cast Away comes along, too many people don't have the brain conditioning to appreciate its thought- provoking messages. Rather than dismissing it with such adjectives as "unrealistic," "fake," and "dumb" (see below), try exploring its deeper meanings. For example, why did the producers name the movie "Cast Away" rather than simply "Castaway"? What did the whales represent? What role did Wilson play in developing the theme of the movie? What message was the movie's ending attempting to drive home? Ask these, and a dozen other questions, and you'll discover this is one of the most remarkable films ever made. If you fail to see the value of this film's messages in dealing with unforseen changes in our lives and learning to respond to those changes appropriately, you simply haven't lived long enough yet. Go see the movie again in twenty years...when the "tide" in your life has washed in a little bit more than MTV.

totally awesome but very disturbing at some parts, very good comedy relief when needed! the nding was a little raw.

Cast this one away! I was bitterly disappointed with the lack of cohesion and focus in the storytelling. True to Hollywood form, the sensationalization and overdramatizing was blatant and offensive, not to mention the free advertising for FedEx and Wilson... I couldn't tell if this was a story of Loss and Contemplation, Struggle for Survival, Time Measurement and (its) Effect on Humanity, or Whether to Wait for a Missing Loved One. It was a hodge-podge of a lot of potentially excellent themes, none of which was explored as well as possible.

One of our friends called this movie 'dumb'. For all those who thought it was dumb, try to develop your intellect and spirit a little deeper so you can understand and appreciate things that don't linger at a shallow level---do us all a favor and go see 'Dude, where's my car?'.

Tom Hanks was awesome! Many people thought the movie was boring, and I admit it was slow. But how do you make a movie about ONE man on ONE island ALONE an action adventure! He's not INdiana Jones! I thought it was a great movie very worth seeing.

My family went to see "Cast Away" and were all very disappointed. Three of us fell asleep and thought that there wasn't ending to the story. The only good thing about the entire movie was "Wilson," and they didn't have to pay him big bucks to be in the movie.

If left to survive on its own merits, this film would have easily been overlooked by many, had it not been so overly promoted. One viewing for me is all that was needed to deem it an inadequate tale of one man's suffering through isolation and loss. Too much emphasis was evidently placed on Mr. Hank's inescapable and irrepressable camera charm. Most of us faced with those same circumstances would have instantlt lost our minds or sink to a deep silence. Yes, [silence], and that's what should have been maintained, except for echoes of his thoughts and a few mindless ramblings. Try again, somebody new.

I thougth the movie was outstanding. Tom Hank's acting was incredible. The emotions that he express and showed were so believable it was like we were actually there on the island with him. His dialogue with the volleyball was so realistc. I mean at first you know it's just a ball, but Hanks brings the ball to life and as the story goes on you really start believing that Wilson is a real. Two things about the movie disappointed me: 1. It didn't show Chuck going through a re-adjustment period (I was already hooked on the movie so another 10 mintues or so showing that wouldn't of matter) 2. I thought the ending was a little flat, but overall an outstanding movie,I feel certain that Mr. Hanks will received another Oscar for this performance.

This was the worst movie I have every seen. Honest!! It was unrealistic, fake, and it had a dumb ending. Infact, it does't even end. Tom Hanks is left standing in the middle of the road staring in to a vast empty nothing. I give this show a turkey. If you want to waste a good two hours and a good $7 then go to it. I strongly suggest not going.

Excellent Movie- Entertaining and Interesting; Symbolically spiritual, very uplifting.

Tom Hanks is a great actor. 'Cast Away' is not a great movie. It is beautifully filmed, but life on the island quickly becomes tiresome. Just as it gets interesting, after Tommy gets home, it ends! Duh. It is basically a very long commercial for FedEx and Wilson sporting goods. Not recommended unless you have time to kill and don't mind being dragged about a deserted island.

This movie made me reflect on my own life at the end. I mean, the whole time when he was stranded, I thought to myself..."I'd surely kill myself by then!" But he endured to the end and fought back. He survived and man, it made me think. It was also hilarious. Tom Hanks is indeed one awesome actor, and this performance was surely one of the best.

I thought this movie was fantastic! It really showed how harsh and cruel life is when you are stranded on an island with no one to talk to for four years. The volleyball which he talked to for half the movie reliefed his insanity which probably was the only thing that kept him alive. It really teaches you about some very useful survivor skills which you can use if you wre ever stranded on an island. Overall, this is a very good movie and you should see it.

Fascinated at "Chuck's" ingenuity and ability to survive and impressed at Hanks' excellent acting, I came away a bit disappointed that more hadn't been portrayed about our lack of control of life, what keeps man surviving, how family can encorage from afar and the futility of things. A great opportunity for more thinking was missed.

I thought that I was going to hate this movie. I basically went to see it because my family was going. I am not a fan of Mr. Hanks in the least...boy was I surprised. Not only is this movie extremely compelling and moving and human, but Tom Hanks gives a brilliant performance..the best that I have ever seen him. The use of minimal dialogue maximizes the emotion. It's a great film with a beautiful performance. Mr. Hanks FINALLY did something worthwhile.

I don't remember ever going to a movie on it's opening night. Both I and my wife really liked this one. Hanks does such a great job bringing you on that island. You really feel the thirst for water. You feel the disgust of thinking of eating the slime from the fresh sand crab. We wondered if we could have the desire to survive in that situation.