Miscellaneous Movie Musings

innerSpaceman · 05-22-2006, 07:38 PM

GC, you'll get no lashing from me ... (well, not for your poor movie taste anyway)

A lot of people have trouble with Cast Away. It's too slow for some. It comes off crass and cumbersome to others. It's got a weird structure and an unusual tone that many people don't take to.

I am at a personal loss to see where anyone could not find at least the surface story compelling - - the classic tale of man on desert island told more truly and stylishly than any previous attempt. Yet many people don't even find it a good adventure film, much less chock full of psychological, spiritual and emotional resonance.

The film is sublime. I feel nothing but sadness for those who just don't get it.

05-22-2006, 07:38 PM	#7
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	GC, you'll get no lashing from me ... (well, not for your poor movie taste anyway) A lot of people have trouble with Cast Away. It's too slow for some. It comes off crass and cumbersome to others. It's got a weird structure and an unusual tone that many people don't take to. I am at a personal loss to see where anyone could not find at least the surface story compelling - - the classic tale of man on desert island told more truly and stylishly than any previous attempt. Yet many people don't even find it a good adventure film, much less chock full of psychological, spiritual and emotional resonance. The film is sublime. I feel nothing but sadness for those who just don't get it.
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