CAST AWAY Clip - 'Setting Sail' (2000) Tom Hanks

CAST AWAY Clip - "Setting Sail" (2000) Tom Hanks

PLOT: Obsessively punctual FedEx executive Chuck Noland (Tom Hanks) is en route to an assignment in Malaysia when his plane crashes over the Pacific Ocean during a storm. The sole survivor of the flight, Chuck washes ashore on a deserted island. When his efforts to sail away and contact help fail, Chuck learns how to survive on the island, where he remains for years, accompanied by only his handmade volleyball friend, Wilson. Will Chuck ever return to civilization and reunite with his loved ones?

CAST: Tom Hanks and Helen Hunt

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[trollbot]

I was working at a Marina as a dock hand and a grey whale swam through. I was out at an end pier when it swam by. It rolled over and looked at me just like that. I will never forget that moment as we locked eyes and acknowledged eachother. To this day, I have always kept this moment of my life to myself because I thought no one would believe me, and I wouldn't care if you didn't. It was a magical moment between myself and nature.

[venkatarao]

His expression, at the time of looking back at the island, is awesome.

[shaunstegallify]

Some people call this movie boring because its just him by himself acting, but i think its one of his greatest films.

[MBrider]

That Island was a blessing in disguise. .
The Earth literally rose up for his use, . . It saved him and strengthened him.
And then faded away back into the nothing.

[jennifersman]

Truly one of Tom Hanks best films, Hard to believe he DID’NT win the Oscar for this one

[slickburrito]

When he looks back at the island with a bittersweet expression. It saved him, but it was also killing him. To decide to risk it and get off the safety of the island after it served him for all those years...sometimes I find myself looking back at my own island as I get back into that rough water on my journey of growth and I have the same look in my eyes.

[RobbiePfunder]

such a metaphor. sometimes we have to take huge risks into the unknown. leave our island of familiarity and set sail in order to grow

[philipforeman]

I like how that whale just looks at tom Hanks thinking " what's going on man, what are you doing out here in the middle of the ocean?

[karlbe]

When he looks back at the island, is the first time in the movie that there is any music...brilliant and powerful!

[pandoralover]

One of the best things about this movie is the lack of music. When Chuck is on the island, there is no music (to intensify the feeling of isolation) until this scene. One of the most beautiful scores isn't heard until the last 1/4 of a movie, and it elevates this film. It is the score when Wilson drifts away, and when Kelly is brought back home. Incredibly bittersweet

[ChrisTopher-vszz]

CRIMINAL that he didn't win his 3rd Oscar for this brilliant performance

[redsol]

Now that I have grown, watching this brave man crest that wave and stare at the island that was his home for many days. After all these years, I understand.

[rokasgruzauskas]

We did it Wilson ❤ the most beautiful line in entire movie ❤

[da]

The part that he was looking for the last time at the island always gets to me. It reminds me of my brother’s passing 20 years ago, him leaving this World but I know I will see him again…

[theyutb]

Let go of people when casted away, let go of appearances, then one day let go of island his only home for many years, then let go of his only friend Wilson during the time he was on island, then let go of his woman he wanted to see again when he is on land! Then finally at cross roads, he decides to let go the feeling of loss !! An amazing journey that almost all of us go through

[selah]

We cried so much for Wilson.
Geez, when a man can make you believe in his acting a basketball is a person, that is acting skills!
Did Mr. Hanks ever receive the highest award for this movie?
One of his best movies ever.

[abhishekpratap]

This the film, which teaches you never give up in life and though situation

[randyjohnson]

So kelly has a baby that is 3 years old...he was on the island for 4 years which means 3 months after he crashed on the island she got knocked up by the dentist.
So much for mourning.

[BrooklynAvenue]

This IS what a beach launch is like. Its so daunting. Once the wave passes and you see how low the water around you is, you can't believe that you haven't appeared to move an inch. And there is always that final wave that makes you question your launch. But once you pass it, it's over. It's easier to be a mile out at sea than it is to be 100 yards from shore.

As a boater, he's a bit insane going out with just two oars, even given his limits. You always want multiple means of locomotion. He has two: oars and sail. He really wants 3 - i.e. another back up. That said, having two methods of propelling himself is great given his situation.

The only other thing I question is the size of his boat: perhaps a bit wider and longer... but then he has to row the thing.

A fun side note: when the whale appears its easier to see a connection between this movie and Forest Gump. It's a Forest Gump jogging moment.

[PDS]

When he looked back at the island, he was somewhat sad. He was happy his sail worked and happy to be hopefully sailing back to society. But that island was his home for 4 years. A part of him will always miss the island.