Guest blogger: Abdi MU1

In the movie Castaway Tom Hanks as Chuck Nolan survives a plane crash, and ends up on a remote island. He is far away from any human contact and is forced to survive on the island. He battles with himself throughout the film. Chuck is challenged mentally, physically, and emotionally in order to survive. Chuck holds on to a photograph of his girlfriend Kelly. Before the crash Chuck was always busy at work. He was so busy as a Fedex manager he was barely home. His hopes of seeing her again are what motivated him to keep on surviving. On the island Chuck realizes there is more to life than just work. He constantly thinks to himself the hope of getting an opportunity to be rescued to turn his life around back home. After 4 years, fate gives Chuck a chance with a wooden raft with a sail that washes up on shore. Will he take his chances by setting off on a risky voyage across the see, or will he stay where he has been stranded on the island and rely on being rescued? Tom Hanks does a great job of acting in this film. Critics were impressed with his performance and the film was nominated for 2 Oscars. I agree with the critics on his performance because he performed well. A main theme in movie is Hope and motivation. When you have nothing you always have hope and you never know what hand fate will deal you. Chuck learns to have perseverance to not give up no matter how many obstacles are in your way. The number one thing I took away from the film is to never quit just do what you have to survive to see another day. My overall opinion is that this is a must watch movie. If you have a chance watch this movie it’s definitely worth it.