Cast Away [Blu-ray] [Region Free]

The theme of people and their possessions and relationships being cast away through life is woven throughout this amazing tale. Tom Hanks transforms before your eyes as he first cast away his girl friend for another seemingly urgent business trip. A career that cast away, or he thinks he must cast away his personal life, or forever put it on hold for another delivery. The fate of life rips him from the seemingly urgency of everyday life and it's false priorities, and casts him away to a life where he must cast away first his worthless pager, then the things that are now worthless in his isolated deserted island life. The seemingly worthless items that wash a shore with him prove to be of great value, like ice skates and the volleyball. As he cast away his preconceived notions of what things are important in life, he so struggles to hang onto the hope of reconnecting with his girl friend. Days of early survival melt into over four years as he finds his only priority in life is to just be able to breath each day, one day at a time. Time is recorded as marks on a wall, not by the precision of watches, clocks and calendars. The physical and emotional transformation of Tom Hanks is beyond remarkable, it is stunning. Yet the best is saved for last. His reunion with his old friends as he steps back into his previous life confronts him with a personal reassessment of what in life is important, not urgent, nor just wasting your life on this earth. He first finds that his old girl friend has in one way cast him away to marry someone else, yet she has followed him as he was lost at sea and his eventual rescue in every detail. Her heart was in some way never letting go of the hope that he might live, yet her head cast away the relationship to allow her to continue on with her life, marry and have children. She almost wants to cast away her husband, children and her comfortable life to return to the love of her life, yet he knows in his heart that he must at last cast away his heart felt hope of someday returning and marrying her. His hope was his life line, yet his hope now must be cast away to free himself to live the rest of his life. He follows his heart in the closing scene to find himself faced with a decision that many of us never allow ourselves to face, that of in which new direction do I live my life. As he stares at the four roads that each lead to four or more irreversible paths with his life, we are left wondering as he is, what life changing choice to make, and which others to cast away. Knowing that the choice of one, casts aside all others. Helen Hunt again proves herself as one of our great dramatic actresses. From her look of heartfelt disappoint as he leaves for another urgent trip, to her uncomfortable feelings as she again reconnects with her lost love. Tom Hanks rises above and beyond acting as he becomes the man who must chose to live or to die with each of life's choices. He faces the pain of isolation by sharing himself with Wilson his imaginary friend. Technically the movie on DVD is spectacular, with the special effects adding the visual impact that the writers envisioned in their imagination. You do not leave the movie when it ends, you yourself begin to examine each time consuming part of your life. Things, jobs and relationships and wonder what should I keep and what should I cast away.

good movie

Great movie! One of the best!

Pewerful theme. I could relate 100%! Hanks was great! Wilson's performance was unforgettable.

I love this movie. Yes, it is sad, it shows what can happen one never expects, Tom Hanks is so believable in it. The whole story is very well done, connected as movies well made should be, and teaches tgeyviewer a lot of lessons on so many levels. I have watched it so many times, I decided to own it. On TV, they cut out parts I had never seen before. Get your own copy.

Quality movie and was packed well and shipped fast

Ever since 1992s "A League of Their Own", Tom Hanks has been on a roll. His films have been critically acclaimed as well as hugely successful, ranging from modest (That Thing You Do! & The Green Mile) to Box Office Kings (Forrest Gump & Saving Private Ryan). How does he do it? Well with Cast Away, Mr. King Midas strikes Gold again, with a simple tale of a man who crash lands on an island and must survive it's hardships for four years. Sounds simple, huh? And you might think a movie, even with Hanks in it, about one person on an island for most of the time may seem boring. Not a chance. Cast Away breaks down the human being in us all and lets us discover who we truly are inside, by watching Chuck Noland (NO LAND) discover for himself what it takes to sustain his own life and well being. The love for a woman he left behind, that he looks at with a picture in a pocket watch she gave him when last they were together. There are layers and layers of depth to this piece that is so compelling, if you're not emotional by the end, check yourself for a pulse. Those that love this film have already fallen in love with Wilson, a vollyball with a bloodpainted face, drawn by Chuck, to have as a companion. Sounds nuts, you say? Try being alone for four years and see how long it takes you to make up a friend to talk to. Wilson represents Chuck's hopes and determination in himself. He needs Wilson to be there. I have never gottan more choked up over a vollyball in my entire life, but when you watch that one scene on the raft, well, your heart just breaks...and I know it's crazy because Wilson is not a real person...or is he? Anyone who scoffs at the ending are really too busy to take the time to get the point of what Cast Away is all about. I am so tired of these cute little endings where the guy gets the girl in the end, when in reality, we all know it doesn't always work out that way. But you take from Cast Away what you bring to it, and that's what the ending is about. Which direction to take now? Not sure. But at least "Tomorrow the sun will rise". The DVD extras are FANTASTIC. So many featurettes that don't feel like featurettes..they feel like short documentaries..and there's even one all about Wilson! But my favorite is the Charlie Rose interview with Hanks, who is such a delight..it's truly a great interview. I really wish he could've participated in the audio commentary, but he's so busy. One mistake I noticed..the details on the back of the case state that Cast Away is presented in anamorphic widescreen with an aspect ratio of 2.35:1, which is incorrect..it's only 1.85:1. But with tons of trailers and interviews and featurettes, it really makes little difference to me. Grab this movie on DVD, and get ready for an experience you'll never forget. And Mr. Hanks? May your streak of hits never end!

Il film, che avevo visto in televisione, non mi aveva colpito solo per l'analogia con Robinson Crusoe, che nel romanzo di Daniel Defoe simboleggia la capacità umana, nei frangenti difficili, di sfruttare le risorse fisiche e intellettive. Nell'ingegnere informatico impersonato da Tom Hanks e magistralmente diretto da Robert Zemeckis ho visto anche un uomo schiavo del tempo e interessato a sfruttare ogni secondo per incrementare il proprio guadagno economico, poi, di fronte alla solitudine dell'isola dove ha fatto naufragio, un sopravvissuto che, con un grande sforzo di adattamento, si riappropria di ogni momento della giornata, rivalutando il tempo interiore, gli affetti lontani e ingegnandosi per progettare il ritorno. Ho acquistato il film nella 'Special Edition' di 2 DVD, che suggerisco vivamente, per poter seguire le fasi dell'allestimento del set, le dichiarazioni di attori e di quanti hanno realizzato un prodotto davvero ottimo.

It's my most favorite movie. Amazon_India's service is perfect. I received the DVD without delay. It has good picture and sound quality. We watched it in our 55In Sony Bravia 3D TV with home theater and enjoyed lot.

Great film one of Tom Hanks best movies. Great picture quality on blu ray speedy delivery.

Superbe film, très poignant.

Tenía rato que quería cambiar mi película en DVD a blu ray y quedé muy satisfecho ya que la calidad del video y el audio es muy buena. Tiene audio inglés y español latino, excelente compra.