This movie was one of the best I’ve seen. The complexity of emotion in the most seemingly simplistic of sceneries. One man carrying 95% of a movie with no music. Getting the world to cry for a ball. Superb acting and amazing directing. Will always be one of my favorites.
The absence of music on the island was something I didn't notice but it had it's intended effect. There aren't many movies I'll watch over & over & over again but Cast Away is one of them.
markozupanc6865 . Yeah. I agree. who cares about the little mistakes here and there. It's all for entertainment, and this was certainly entertaining. It was the same when Forrest Gump came out, people were decrying the improbability of that chain of events happening. What the hell ? it's a movie for God's sake, just sit back and enjoy it.
One of the most amazing films ever. How you get people to cry over a volleyball is amazing. Also another interesting fact not a lot of people know about is that they shot the first half of the film...then took a break so Tom Hanks could diet and slim down for 6 months...then go back again and film the 2nd half. During this 'break' Robert Zemeckis filmed an entire other film in between, 'What Lies Beneath', with Harrison Ford.
I knew this. But I was completely all about this film with insider company knowledge. They said it was extremely expensive to do this. As is when any production has to take this long of a hiatus and then come back to complete it and restart everything.
The beauty in Wilson, as well, is that if Wilson had survived and made it back home with him, it would take a long time for Chuck to not associate it anymore with comfort and well-being. I believe a lot of therapy would be needed in order to "let Wilson go". However, there is nothing wrong with a comfort object. It would be no different than a kid and their favorite stuffy.
I found it very intriguing when I learned that "Rescue Dawn", another amazing film, was shot in reverse, meaning they started filming the movie's ending then worked their way back to its beginning. The reason they did this, I believe, is because it was easier on Christian Bale, both psychologically and physiologically to come onto the set being very skinny, then gain weight towards the end, than it was to come in plump and have to lose all that weight during the production. It made good sense to me they would do it that way, and in retrospect, only amplifies my admiration for the actor and the crew, who obviously knew their art well enough to pull it off.
@@KevboKev You give me a great idea for the sequel, "Cast Away 2- Wilson's Revenge", where Chuck is at a vacation resort, sunning on a beach blanket with his new fiancé when all of the sudden Wilson comes washed ashore and lands right between the two of them. And he's quick to remind Chuck of the many ways Chuck took his anger out on him during their stay together on that remote island. 🤬😈🏐
I never noticed there wasn't music on the island, but that's what's suppose to happen with audio. It blends in so well you don't notice. I'm going to have to watch the movie again.
I adore this movie and it's one of the movies that I can just think about and I can basically cry on cue. There is so much emotion in how Hanks plays Chuck's sadness at losing Wilson, such that it doesn't feel like a volleyball drifting away on the waves but a friend who is being taken away by the current, unable to swim back to the safety of the raft. But when he finally gets home, and sits with his friend in his house and tells of how it feels to be back again, with ice in his glass but that he's lost Kelly all over again is just soul crushing. And when that beautiful score from Alan Silvestri comes in as the credits roll and we see a more hopeful Chuck looking toward what the future might bring it's perfect. What a brilliant choice to hold back on adding music for the whole film. So yeah, when people praise actresses for being able to cry on cue I always say I can do it to (and I'm a bloke!), I just need to think about this movie.
This movie I have watched several times. Tom was great in this role. You really get to feel what he was going through. And when rescued what he had to face.
We already loved this movie with the amazing direction and Tom's one of the best acting and now you're telling me it has some splendid effects- both visual and audio that many failed to notice? Man, Can I be anymore impressed with this movie?
An interview with Alan Silvestri (the composer), he said that he was watching the movie with director Bob looking for musical cues to write. As the movie went on and on, Bob started getting worred that Alan wasn't saying anything or making suggestions, until the ending when he loses Wilson. That's when Alan felt it best to begin the music cues.
Still one of my favorite movies till this day! (2023) I can’t imagine any other actor playing this part either. It was definitely 100% made for Mr. Tom Hanks!
Apparently Tom spent hours trying to make fire so it would have real emotion when it happened, some of the dialogue at that point was ad-libbed as it was real joy at making fire.
In the fire-lighting scene the first wisps would be added digitally. Then you’ll notice they cut to a new angle where the real fire springs to life. Another subtle but interesting indication of the planning and forethought in this movie
I'm pretty sure the fire shot was real. I read somewhere that the director wanted Hank to be truly excited about making fire, and that scene apparently took quite a while before he achieved it. So his excitement over producing fire was actually authentic.
I like when CG is used "invisibly" like this, much as Zemeckis did for "Forrest Gump". I never knew that they used green/blue screen for the scene on top of the cliff on the island! That is some good CG!
A lot of scenes in certain films doesn't need a musical soundtrack. It kinda takes away from the realism. Think about it. If you're walking through a spooky forest at night or a spooky cabin, would you hear music playing in the background or would you hear natural sounds, like in nature?
I was in a stage play where someone cast away on an island was trying to light a fire. There was a smoke machine under the stage which was turned on from the lighting box. In line with the script it went out before flames appeared.
THE BACKYARDIGANS: 🎶Cast Away, He's a Cast Away, Ahoy There, Ahoy, He's a Cast Away...On an island at sea, With Wilson, Oh Gee, He's a Cast Away, Ahoy🎶
The real genius behind the use of CGI that nobody knows about is that Tom Hanks himself isn't even a real person, he's just CGI. All of his movies, all of his interviews are completely CGI. Did you like Money Pit, Turner and Hooch, Big, The Burbs, Saving Private Ryan, etc? All CGI. He doesn't even exist in real life. Just a little fun-fact you can share with your friends. ;-)
I don't know how they achieved the fire igniting scene, but I know how I'd do it. There are certain chemical reactions that will spontaneously combust with near predictability. Makes the shot with a pre-made custom prop relatively easy. No digital editing needed.
I used to be embarrassed that I’d never seen Castaway, then I learned what kind of person Hanks is and just like that, I’m good. I watched this because I am curious about CGI, and I like the way you explained so much of it, like the voice over, and shooting in daylight.
Later it was revealed that the only reason for this movie was to be a long and efficient advertisement to 2 companies. Which people paid to see this ad. Clever.
I personally think that "complete" audio and voice overdubs are very common in movies. I don't think that in many scenes in movies there's an actual microphone above the actors that captures their voices that will be used for the film. I know many movies that have scenes with voices or talking that don't even match lip movement. There would be no need for soo many audio technicians in movies if everything was just real life audio recordings.
One day content creators like you will not inject music into your videos. I so look forward to that day. I couldn't finish watching it as the music in the background was doing my head in.
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If I were to guess, they just used a chemical reaction for the close up of the fire plough and tinder. The old Glycerin and Potassium Permanganate combined trick looks similar to this just for one example.
The movie was incredible in depiction of loneliness and isolation. At the time of release I was disappointed that he didn’t get back with his gf but as a grew older I appreciated that the movie had guts to not do a simple happy ever after ending. In some sense he found his path to happiness because of what he experience. This video on cgi even raises the bar of my feeling towards to the film in where CGI and sound was used correctly
Very interesting seeing how Hollywood magic is done. I loved the air crash scene in the theater had my heart rate up and breathing up as well. I was sitting in the direct center and the surround sound really brought it in. I was curious if watching it at home with a sound bar and subwoofer would come close, and sadly it did not.
I notice that during your narration, you referred to the movie as "Castaway", but the title is "Cast Away". It's a clever double-meaning title, but I believe it's really meant to reflect his disappointment to return to civilization only to find his wife had remarried. He had literally been 'cast away'.
he literally says it the same way though.. what do u mean he refrrred to it as castaway ? whats the difference. he says it the same way and didnt know there way two ways of saying cast away..lol
The impact of the jet on the ocean during a violent t-storm is portrayed as something far less controlled than say the "miracle on the Hudson" landing - and a big jet hitting the water like that is not much different than hitting solid ground - meaning the aircraft would have completely broken apart on impact - with very little chance of any survivors.
Your depiction of ADR is incorrect. The Actor performs the lines again while watching the picture and hearing their guide track. Fun Fact: many movies extensively use ADR. One example is Deliverance. All ADR because of the sound of the river.
I'm just amazed with the weight loss Tom Hanks went thru during the filming. Robert Zemeckis and crew took a yearlong break so Hanks could lose 55lbs for the role.
The main crux of the film - being marooned on a desert isle - just didn't ring as being possible to me. This was an island, a volcanic remnant, not an atoll. With all the yachts sailing around the pacific these days it would have been virtually impossible not to be found within a few weeks or so. Yes I liked the movie as I do nearly all of Tom Hanks movies, but throughout the island part I was darn near screaming - just make a large bonfire up top, choose any fine night and set fire to it. Any yacht or fishing boat within a radius of 200 miles is going to come calling immediately.
What? Do you realise how big the Pacific is and how sparse the miriad of small islands are? Technically is quite possible for an event like this to happen. Heck, we lost a whole jet liner over the Pacific some years ago.
@@jimbotron70 Do I realise how big the Pacific is? I live there... The myriad of small islands are atolls, not a volcanic remnant like this one. A book back in the 60's An Island To Oneself by Tom Neale who lived on Suwarrow atoll for about fifteen years, he had at least 4 yachts call in per year as random visits not knowing he was there. And that was then. An island the size of Castaway would be mapped and as such would be visited regularly, not least by the govt officials responsible for it, ie wildlife etc. So yeah, for a guy to be marooned on an island like that for five years - nearly impossible. And the plane going missing in the Pacific, theres been a few, but I think you're referring to MH370, the Malaysian aircraft that disappeared. That was over the Indian ocean.
You can moan about Fedex as product placement, but after a time I realise that his company against himself attitude is an important part of his sacrifice - as a UK citizen Fedex isn't really a household brand. We've all worked for a company and given undying loyalty until we realise its a big con - they'll ditch you for a younger cheaper version or even an AI solution to what you do ( not bitter - its'life and I retired to Australia! ) so the events of him becoming a hero and apology are vital parts of the narrative. I actually visited Mondriki in the early 2000's as a day trip on a vacation to Fiji, so seeing the HELP! coconuts still there on the beach for the benefit of the tourists was fascinating. One of my favourite movies!
What's wrong with achieving realism simply by being realistic? Okay, they can't crash a real plane and have the engine almost mulch Tom Hanks. But what's wrong with giving him a real stick and a real board and have him really rub it until he starts his own, authentic, real fire?
Parked my van at the intersection where Tom parked his jeep at the end of castaway and stood in the middle of the road, that piece of the real estate is now full of windmills, that area is disgusting
I've been on the real island thar they used for filming in Fiji. They should've mentioned the insects in the movie, because they were no joke on that island. It's also right next to an inhabited island, with a VERY small village of Fijians, who are some of the nicest people you could ever meet. They were selling little things to visitors, necklaces, carved things,etc, in an attempt to raise $10k for a fresh water container for the village. I told my guide I would just give them the money they needed, but he pulled me aside and told me very seriously to never offer that, as it's HIGHLY offensive to them. They've worked for generations to have what they do, and they want to continue to earn it. It was a good time, although that was 20 years ago, they might have their own Walmart now for all I know, heh.
Legend has it Wilson wanted more dialogue and a percentage of the gross earnings which inevitably left him jobless and a play toy for dolphins to toss around
For most of the movie Tom Hanks and a volleyball known as wilson the actors are the protagonist in the movie that's pretty remarkable to have a volleyball and Tom Hanks in most of the movie and the movies interesting and great.
I believe Tom actually made the fire for real. My son is an eagle scout and has made fire in almost the same way many times. It would have been cool if he had a piece of ice and mold it into a lense, which would constitute sunlight into fire.
And if he had just turned around and walked 200 meters in the other direction along Monuriki island, there's a hotel and tourist resort on the next island he could have paddled to without getting his knees wet.
Amazing how these remote locations aren't really so remote! Part of the production work no one thinks about. One shot looks like in the middle of nowhere, but turn 180 degrees and you're actually on a beach with the hotel right there!
@@michaeltaylor8835 straight off of Google: "In 1998, Amazon extended beyond books and started selling music CDs, and by the following year it had added more product categories, such as toys, electronics and tools. By December 1999, Amazon had shipped 20 million items to 150 countries around the globe."
@@unkulwilly The FedEx plane crashed in the year 1995, it was only until 4 years later that he escaped and was rescued so it would probably still be the same if it were Amazon instead.
This might be Tom Hanks best movie and maybe most challenging. A whole movie shot basically by himself with little dialogue and yet so incredibly interesting.
'Castaway' is a perfect example of properly using CGI to tell a story, not replace a story.
I couldn't agree more. Actually, watching the film years ago I had no idea CGI was being used. And isn't that the way it should be!
This movie was one of the best I’ve seen. The complexity of emotion in the most seemingly simplistic of sceneries. One man carrying 95% of a movie with no music. Getting the world to cry for a ball. Superb acting and amazing directing. Will always be one of my favorites.
I DID cry for that ball (Wilson)😢
i think we all did, i went out and bot a wilson soon after. Still have it
jepp...this movie was a reminder what a great actor Tom Hanks actually is...this guy is so nice and scandal-free he may deserve much more attention.
Try Soldier. The main Character never utters a single word. All emoting.
The absence of music on the island was something I didn't notice but it had it's intended effect. There aren't many movies I'll watch over & over & over again but Cast Away is one of them.
To me it was a masterpiece movie. Absolutely amazing, from cast, screenplay, production...everything just works. Great movie in my opinion.
Agreed, it was an excellent movie. I find it fascinating that people either loved it or hated it. At least around my circles.
same here - a classic
Loved it
markozupanc6865 .
Yeah. I agree. who cares about the little mistakes here and there. It's all for entertainment, and this was certainly entertaining. It was the same when Forrest Gump came out, people were decrying the improbability of that chain of events happening. What the hell ? it's a movie for God's sake, just sit back and enjoy it.
One of the most amazing films ever. How you get people to cry over a volleyball is amazing. Also another interesting fact not a lot of people know about is that they shot the first half of the film...then took a break so Tom Hanks could diet and slim down for 6 months...then go back again and film the 2nd half. During this 'break' Robert Zemeckis filmed an entire other film in between, 'What Lies Beneath', with Harrison Ford.
I knew this. But I was completely all about this film with insider company knowledge. They said it was extremely expensive to do this. As is when any production has to take this long of a hiatus and then come back to complete it and restart everything.
‘What Lies Beneath’ is a really good film too.
The beauty in Wilson, as well, is that if Wilson had survived and made it back home with him, it would take a long time for Chuck to not associate it anymore with comfort and well-being. I believe a lot of therapy would be needed in order to "let Wilson go". However, there is nothing wrong with a comfort object. It would be no different than a kid and their favorite stuffy.
I found it very intriguing when I learned that "Rescue Dawn", another amazing film, was shot in reverse, meaning they started filming the movie's ending then worked their way back to its beginning. The reason they did this, I believe, is because it was easier on Christian Bale, both psychologically and physiologically to come onto the set being very skinny, then gain weight towards the end, than it was to come in plump and have to lose all that weight during the production.
It made good sense to me they would do it that way, and in retrospect, only amplifies my admiration for the actor and the crew, who obviously knew their art well enough to pull it off.
@@KevboKev You give me a great idea for the sequel, "Cast Away 2- Wilson's Revenge", where Chuck is at a vacation resort, sunning on a beach blanket with his new fiancé when all of the sudden Wilson comes washed ashore and lands right between the two of them. And he's quick to remind Chuck of the many ways Chuck took his anger out on him during their stay together on that remote island. 🤬😈🏐
I never noticed there wasn't music on the island, but that's what's suppose to happen with audio. It blends in so well you don't notice. I'm going to have to watch the movie again.
That’s true. You shouldn’t notice. If a soundtrack is done well, it blends and doesn’t take you outta the movie. Unlike Tenet for example.
and again, and again..
When you watch it knowing that fact, it's even more satisfying when the music finally comes in. Beautiful soundtrack used very elegantly.
I adore this movie and it's one of the movies that I can just think about and I can basically cry on cue. There is so much emotion in how Hanks plays Chuck's sadness at losing Wilson, such that it doesn't feel like a volleyball drifting away on the waves but a friend who is being taken away by the current, unable to swim back to the safety of the raft.
But when he finally gets home, and sits with his friend in his house and tells of how it feels to be back again, with ice in his glass but that he's lost Kelly all over again is just soul crushing.
And when that beautiful score from Alan Silvestri comes in as the credits roll and we see a more hopeful Chuck looking toward what the future might bring it's perfect. What a brilliant choice to hold back on adding music for the whole film.
So yeah, when people praise actresses for being able to cry on cue I always say I can do it to (and I'm a bloke!), I just need to think about this movie.
This movie I have watched several times. Tom was great in this role. You really get to feel what he was going through. And when rescued what he had to face.
We already loved this movie with the amazing direction and Tom's one of the best acting and now you're telling me it has some splendid effects- both visual and audio that many failed to notice?
Man, Can I be anymore impressed with this movie?
When you have Robert Zemeckis behind the camera, you know you will get wonders on screen. He's a true master and a genius when it comes to special FX.
Who cares about hanks? Do you support people who rape children?
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he barely uses special fx tho..
Actually he does. He's known to integrate special effects with real life figures such Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Forrest Gump and my fav, Contact.
Agreed. And Contact is an incredible film!
An interview with Alan Silvestri (the composer), he said that he was watching the movie with director Bob looking for musical cues to write. As the movie went on and on, Bob started getting worred that Alan wasn't saying anything or making suggestions, until the ending when he loses Wilson. That's when Alan felt it best to begin the music cues.
I remember first watching this film with zero expectations and now it has become one of my all time favourites. Loved this video too 😊
Wilson i'm sorry 😭😭😭💓💔
Still one of my favorite movies till this day! (2023)
I can’t imagine any other actor playing this part either. It was definitely 100% made for Mr. Tom Hanks!
in the entire history of cinema One of the best movies ever made and I could watch it over and over again without getting tired of it
Apparently Tom spent hours trying to make fire so it would have real emotion when it happened, some of the dialogue at that point was ad-libbed as it was real joy at making fire.
One of the best films with barely and speaking, and I feel that with Tom Hanks as the great actor he is could pull it off.
I’ve always said this! A film with barely any speaking,Tom hanks could only pull it off! X x
You havent seen Willy's Wonderland
In the fire-lighting scene the first wisps would be added digitally. Then you’ll notice they cut to a new angle where the real fire springs to life. Another subtle but interesting indication of the planning and forethought in this movie
This channel is killing my childhood movies one by one 👍
I'm pretty sure the fire shot was real. I read somewhere that the director wanted Hank to be truly excited about making fire, and that scene apparently took quite a while before he achieved it. So his excitement over producing fire was actually authentic.
Tom Hanks really did light that fire. The Director wanted him to successfully do it on his own so he would capture his real reaction to it.
In French, the technical name for DFN is "nuit américaine" - American night - probably because it has been heavily used in not least westerns.
Watched the movie today, what a beautiful masterpiece even after watching after 23yrs
I like when CG is used "invisibly" like this, much as Zemeckis did for "Forrest Gump". I never knew that they used green/blue screen for the scene on top of the cliff on the island! That is some good CG!
A lot of scenes in certain films doesn't need a musical soundtrack. It kinda takes away from the realism. Think about it. If you're walking through a spooky forest at night or a spooky cabin, would you hear music playing in the background or would you hear natural sounds, like in nature?
The whole movie was one big FedEx Commercial.
I watched every second of the movie, and I rate this the best survival movie
It's not a desert island, there is no desert on the island. It's a 'deserted' island
Literally googled where this was filmed yesterday after watching it again, now this popped up and answered all my questions lol
CAN WE JUST TALK ABOUT HOW NY MAN JUST EDITS HIM SELF SO WELL THAT I THOUGHT THAT HE WAS IN THE MOVIE LIKE FR THOUGHT HE WAS IN THE MOVIE 💀
Who cares about hanks? Do you support people who rape children?
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I was in a stage play where someone cast away on an island was trying to light a fire. There was a smoke machine under the stage which was turned on from the lighting box. In line with the script it went out before flames appeared.
this was a fantastic cinema experience!! I love it
One of the few films you can easily watch many times. You wonder what you would do in the same situation.
Who cares about hanks? Do you support people who rape children?
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@@c3N3q You've obviously got some personal issues. Not something I can help you with.
@@Parawingdelta2 I don't need your help. Do a bit of research. Have you seen Out of the shadows?
I would probably die with my luck.
I always wondered why his company would put out sea food for his return. One would think he would be sick and tired of sea food by then.
THE BACKYARDIGANS: 🎶Cast Away, He's a Cast Away, Ahoy There, Ahoy, He's a Cast Away...On an island at sea, With Wilson, Oh Gee, He's a Cast Away, Ahoy🎶
Just a great movie. Tom Hanks is superb in it... My fav scene, the whale soaking him before the ship comes into view.
The real genius behind the use of CGI that nobody knows about is that Tom Hanks himself isn't even a real person, he's just CGI. All of his movies, all of his interviews are completely CGI. Did you like Money Pit, Turner and Hooch, Big, The Burbs, Saving Private Ryan, etc? All CGI. He doesn't even exist in real life. Just a little fun-fact you can share with your friends. ;-)
I don't know how they achieved the fire igniting scene, but I know how I'd do it. There are certain chemical reactions that will spontaneously combust with near predictability. Makes the shot with a pre-made custom prop relatively easy. No digital editing needed.
Only Tom Hanks can make a good movie like this
I used to be embarrassed that I’d never seen Castaway, then I learned what kind of person Hanks is and just like that, I’m good. I watched this because I am curious about CGI, and I like the way you explained so much of it, like the voice over, and shooting in daylight.
Funny I never noticed the hovering bbq lighter in that scene.
It was so nostalgic because I was a kid when I first watched thisss
First watched it back in Grade 7
They did a hell of a good job ! Very good movie
One of the best moments in the history of mankind and filming is when Tom Hanks discovers fire in castaway.
The wonderful movie ever happened under the sky... the man made me cry because of lost of his vollyball 😢😢😢wilson.superb and amazing directing
That was a good movie! ☺️
Later it was revealed that the only reason for this movie was to be a long and efficient advertisement to 2 companies. Which people paid to see this ad. Clever.
I personally think that "complete" audio and voice overdubs are very common in movies. I don't think that in many scenes in movies there's an actual microphone above the actors that captures their voices that will be used for the film. I know many movies that have scenes with voices or talking that don't even match lip movement. There would be no need for soo many audio technicians in movies if everything was just real life audio recordings.
Castaway was such an amazing movie Wilson could very well have won Best-Supporting Actor at the Oscars.
One day content creators like you will not inject music into your videos.
I so look forward to that day.
I couldn't finish watching it as the music in the background was doing my head in.
Cast Away and the Terminal...Thanks Tom
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2:04 Why is "D N F" aka "Day FOR Night" ... Wouldn't that be DFN?
The ending is the best part of the movie. I can relate to that ending so much.
This guy should break down some nasa space station videos!!!
If I were to guess, they just used a chemical reaction for the close up of the fire plough and tinder. The old Glycerin and Potassium Permanganate combined trick looks similar to this just for one example.
I liked the movie but the ending wasnt what I thought it would be better!
The movie was incredible in depiction of loneliness and isolation. At the time of release I was disappointed that he didn’t get back with his gf but as a grew older I appreciated that the movie had guts to not do a simple happy ever after ending. In some sense he found his path to happiness because of what he experience. This video on cgi even raises the bar of my feeling towards to the film in where CGI and sound was used correctly
Very interesting seeing how Hollywood magic is done. I loved the air crash scene in the theater had my heart rate up and breathing up as well. I was sitting in the direct center and the surround sound really brought it in. I was curious if watching it at home with a sound bar and subwoofer would come close, and sadly it did not.
I notice that during your narration, you referred to the movie as "Castaway", but the title is "Cast Away". It's a clever double-meaning title, but I believe it's really meant to reflect his disappointment to return to civilization only to find his wife had remarried. He had literally been 'cast away'.
he literally says it the same way though.. what do u mean he refrrred to it as castaway ? whats the difference. he says it the same way and didnt know there way two ways of saying cast away..lol
Oh! I always thought it was because there was almost NOBODY else in the movie, like they threw the “cast away”.😏
And in between making this movie, Zemeckis went and made What Lies Beneath!
Yes where did Tom Hanks get the selfie camera? Did it wash ashore?
Tom Hanks should do one where he crashes on Jeffrey Epsteins plane.
With the Clin’s.
Now that's funny.
The impact of the jet on the ocean during a violent t-storm is portrayed as something far less controlled than say the "miracle on the Hudson" landing - and a big jet hitting the water like that is not much different than hitting solid ground - meaning the aircraft would have completely broken apart on impact - with very little chance of any survivors.
Yes, but that would be a 5 minute movie.
CGI? Steadicams? Sound design? You mean this is a movie? It's not a documentary? Aaaughh! I want me money back!
Starting a fire with friction is extremely difficult
Your depiction of ADR is incorrect. The Actor performs the lines again while watching the picture and hearing their guide track.
Fun Fact: many movies extensively use ADR. One example is Deliverance. All ADR because of the sound of the river.
The best CGI is the CGI you don't notice!
Tell that to the Fast & Furious , and the Marvel Universe.
For months after seeing this movie, I got really sad every time I saw a FedEx truck.
Castaway does have music but not till near the end.
Well! Now I know it wasn't real but! More bubbles burst LOL!
Brilliant movie by the way
I'm just amazed with the weight loss Tom Hanks went thru during the filming. Robert Zemeckis and crew took a yearlong break so Hanks could lose 55lbs for the role.
I wonder if Wilson made it to shore.
Remember the food at the buffet?
SEAFOOD!!😖😖😖
This was an outstanding movie!
Brilliant video..Excellent work.. thnx for the post
Brilliant 🤔 I love Tom Hanks. I saw Big years ago and I was hooked.
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@@c3N3q yes I'm so sure
@@estelle4389 all you need to do is a bit of research. Have you seen Out of the shadows?
Everyone loved this movie but me. I feel like after the plane crash, the movie was over.
The main crux of the film - being marooned on a desert isle - just didn't ring as being possible to me. This was an island, a volcanic remnant, not an atoll. With all the yachts sailing around the pacific these days it would have been virtually impossible not to be found within a few weeks or so. Yes I liked the movie as I do nearly all of Tom Hanks movies, but throughout the island part I was darn near screaming - just make a large bonfire up top, choose any fine night and set fire to it. Any yacht or fishing boat within a radius of 200 miles is going to come calling immediately.
What? Do you realise how big the Pacific is and how sparse the miriad of small islands are? Technically is quite possible for an event like this to happen. Heck, we lost a whole jet liner over the Pacific some years ago.
@@jimbotron70 Do I realise how big the Pacific is? I live there... The myriad of small islands are atolls, not a volcanic remnant like this one. A book back in the 60's An Island To Oneself by Tom Neale who lived on Suwarrow atoll for about fifteen years, he had at least 4 yachts call in per year as random visits not knowing he was there. And that was then. An island the size of Castaway would be mapped and as such would be visited regularly, not least by the govt officials responsible for it, ie wildlife etc. So yeah, for a guy to be marooned on an island like that for five years - nearly impossible. And the plane going missing in the Pacific, theres been a few, but I think you're referring to MH370, the Malaysian aircraft that disappeared. That was over the Indian ocean.
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You can moan about Fedex as product placement, but after a time I realise that his company against himself attitude is an important part of his sacrifice - as a UK citizen Fedex isn't really a household brand.
We've all worked for a company and given undying loyalty until we realise its a big con - they'll ditch you for a younger cheaper version or even an AI solution to what you do ( not bitter - its'life and I retired to Australia! ) so the events of him becoming a hero and apology are vital parts of the narrative. I actually visited Mondriki in the early 2000's as a day trip on a vacation to Fiji, so seeing the HELP! coconuts still there on the beach for the benefit of the tourists was fascinating. One of my favourite movies!
What's wrong with achieving realism simply by being realistic? Okay, they can't crash a real plane and have the engine almost mulch Tom Hanks. But what's wrong with giving him a real stick and a real board and have him really rub it until he starts his own, authentic, real fire?
Parked my van at the intersection where Tom parked his jeep at the end of castaway and stood in the middle of the road, that piece of the real estate is now full of windmills, that area is disgusting
I always assumed an electric device (such as the starter used in model rocketry) was used for the fire scene.
I've been on the real island thar they used for filming in Fiji. They should've mentioned the insects in the movie, because they were no joke on that island.
It's also right next to an inhabited island, with a VERY small village of Fijians, who are some of the nicest people you could ever meet. They were selling little things to visitors, necklaces, carved things,etc, in an attempt to raise $10k for a fresh water container for the village. I told my guide I would just give them the money they needed, but he pulled me aside and told me very seriously to never offer that, as it's HIGHLY offensive to them. They've worked for generations to have what they do, and they want to continue to earn it.
It was a good time, although that was 20 years ago, they might have their own Walmart now for all I know, heh.
I've always liked this movie, the end is a bit wonky, but still one of my favourites.
The ONE EYE whale!
Does that ring a bell to anyone ?
Do a video about the other island he visited
Legend has it Wilson wanted more dialogue and a percentage of the gross earnings which inevitably left him jobless and a play toy for dolphins to toss around
Nice rene actment for this video. . I love this film
For most of the movie Tom Hanks and a volleyball known as wilson the actors are the protagonist in the movie that's pretty remarkable to have a volleyball and Tom Hanks in most of the movie and the movies interesting and great.
The volleyball should have gotten an award.
I believe Tom actually made the fire for real. My son is an eagle scout and has made fire in almost the same way many times. It would have been cool if he had a piece of ice and mold it into a lense, which would constitute sunlight into fire.
Where would he get ice on a tropical island?
Ummm the freezer?
This didn't tell me that much about "how it was made" really.
Hanks is used to being on "islands"
I don't know why so many ppz hate this movie
Its so awesome
I hate these fake night shots. I find them immediately recognizable in every movie, and it spoils the fun for me.
I thought there wasn't much music cause they were on a budget.
Very good movie !
Best movie indeed
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And if he had just turned around and walked 200 meters in the other direction along Monuriki island, there's a hotel and tourist resort on the next island he could have paddled to without getting his knees wet.
Haha, if only he knew...
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Amazing how these remote locations aren't really so remote! Part of the production work no one thinks about. One shot looks like in the middle of nowhere, but turn 180 degrees and you're actually on a beach with the hotel right there!
thats not true.
Well now is a great time to let him know. Shesh.
If he had been on a Amazon plane he would have had so much good stuff there would have been no reason to leave
Who cares about hanks? Do you support people who rape children?
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There was no Amazon then
@@michaeltaylor8835 straight off of Google: "In 1998, Amazon extended beyond books and started selling music CDs, and by the following year it had added more product categories, such as toys, electronics and tools. By December 1999, Amazon had shipped 20 million items to 150 countries around the globe."
LMAO!!!!
@@unkulwilly The FedEx plane crashed in the year 1995, it was only until 4 years later that he escaped and was rescued so it would probably still be the same if it were Amazon instead.
This might be Tom Hanks best movie and maybe most challenging. A whole movie shot basically by himself with little dialogue and yet so incredibly interesting.
95% him. Surely every movie actors dream. Even when you are Tom.
Have you seen woody in toy story?