22 Movies You’ll Regret Not Watching
10. Cast Away
Robert Zemeckis directs Hanks as he makes one last attempt to leave the island and is rescued just to discover that it’s hard to go back home.
“Cast Away” would turn out to be one of the last live action films that Robert Zemeckis would direct for over a decade.
He left the world of live action behind for motion capture, which is a realm he would stay in until the release of “Flight” in 2012.
Hanks gives an unforgettable performance. The film centers upon his lone character. The entire plot, in fact, revolves around him and his plight on the island. Viewers will identify with his fears as well as his determination even in the face of despair. The film celebrates the human spirit and its will to survive.
There are many poignant and even humorous scenes of the film, but it definitely tugs at heart strings. The film is an adventure that simply must be experienced. You’ll understand the depths of Hanks’s talent once you see him portray this character.
