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Dec 22, 2000 · Tom Hanks does a superb job of carrying "Cast Away" all by himself for about two-thirds of its running time, but isn't much helped by additional characters in the opening and closing sequences. Here is a strong and simple story surrounded by needless complications, and flawed by a last act that first disappoints us and then ends on a note of ...
Flawed but fascinating, Cast Away offers an intelligent script, some of Robert Zemeckis' most mature directing, and a showcase performance from Tom Hanks. Obsessively punctual FedEx executive...
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- Robert Zemeckis
- PG-13
- Tom Hanks
Dec 22, 2018 · On Dec. 22, 2000, Robert Zemeckis’ 142-minute survival tale Cast Away hit theaters. The film went on to earn two Oscar nominations at the 73rd Academy Awards, including a mention in the best ...
"Cast Away" has a brilliant performance from Tom Hanks, solid direction from Robert Zemeckis, and an intriguing plot from writer William Broyles. The film quickly grows out of slow beginning to build to the fantastic island sequence, which leaves the audience hungry for the final climax.
Dec 22, 2000 · Cast Away: Directed by Robert Zemeckis. With Paul Sanchez, Lari White, Leonid Citer, David Allen Brooks. A FedEx executive undergoes a physical and emotional transformation after crash landing on a deserted island.
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- Adventure, Drama, Romance
- Robert Zemeckis
- 2000-12-22
Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Dec 22, 2020. Michael Kleinschrodt Times-Picayune. "Cast Away" is an exceptionally well-crafted exploration of the survival of the human spirit. It's a movie...
Powerful, brutal, and mature drama is emotionally intense. Read Common Sense Media's Cast Away review, age rating, and parents guide.
