Cast Away

Today i came home extremely early from school, as i went to the skin clinic to get a review on my scar (the birthmark removal one). so when i reached home, i got a chance to switch on the home theatre, and watch Cast Away, with Tom Hanks.

I realise i watch movies more for the actor, and the acting than the storyline. Tom Hanks is one of my absolute favourite actors. he has such strong acting, and powerful roles. Cast Away is just one of them. I enjoyed BIG, and You've got mail, Forrest Gump etc. he says things with such gravity, and such emotion, that it is hard not to get captivated by him.

I didn't think i was going to watch Cast Away today. i was meaning to, but never got the chance to in the past. Actually, since i was home early, i thought i would watch some comedy, and be happy happy the rest of the evening, instead, i watched Cast Away, and it just set me thinking. Cuz, Cast Away, as Robinson Crusoe (i love the book by the way) as it was publicised to be, was much deeper than i expected. it dealt with the whole issue about surviving.

My favourite scene was when Wilson (his volleyball, friend) got washed away. immedietly when Chuck saw wilson in the distance, he got into the water, with the rope to lead him back. then he swims out, and is within inches of Wilson, but is unable reach him. Wilson was built up as such a character, that even Mat and I were struck by Chucks loss.

Well, i think at this point my post sounds like a movie critique, but that could be because i read so many before posting this. But i enjoyed the movie a lot. Its just the relationship. and the power of the movie. I want to watch it again. but next time, with other people.

Tom Hanks: Brilliant actor. i want to watch as many of his movies as possible :) (Da Vinci Code, here i come!)