An Anaylysis of Cast Away
An Analysis of Cast Away
Gina M. Orlando
ENG225: Introduction to Film (GSJ1115D)
Instructor: Sharon Hanscom
April 29, 2011
An Analysis of Cast Away
In the 2000 film, Cast Away starring Tom Hanks as Chuck Noland, as a “FedEx systems engineer whose ruled-by-the-clock existence abruptly ends when a harrowing plane crash leaves him isolated on a remote island” (Washington Post, 2000). Through analysis of this film, we explore how Chucks’ consistent existence in everyday life is dramatically changed as he struggles to survive on this remote island where he discovers his own personal journey has merely and only just begun. By viewing this 32 scene selection films’ technical and literary elements, and in addition to its contents, technique and form, viewers suddenly become aware of an enhanced comprehension of the director’s vision of an unforgettable journey of hope, courage and survival.
Story Telling
Since story telling consists of many components in the film making process, it is essential to understand some of the components therein. One major component of story-telling is its narrative structure. This basically is a broad term that covers a wide variety of styles and techniques that are used to tell stories in film. It is more than just merely telling a story. According to our text, Film: From Watching to Seeing, authors Goodykoontz, B., & Jacobs, C. P. (2011) explain this by stating, “Any screenwriter must consider all the material from his or her story (characters, events, settings, etc.) and select the most significant elements” (p. 2.3). With this extra comprehensive definition of narration and by viewing the film Cast Away, the audience’s view of narration consist of all three elements (characters, events, and settings) which all appear to play a major role in the narration structure of this film. For example, the characters Chuck Noland played by Tom Hanks is quite the center of attention, as well as Wilson his created imaginary friend
Gina M. Orlando
ENG225: Introduction to Film (GSJ1115D)
Instructor: Sharon Hanscom
April 29, 2011
An Analysis of Cast Away
In the 2000 film, Cast Away starring Tom Hanks as Chuck Noland, as a “FedEx systems engineer whose ruled-by-the-clock existence abruptly ends when a harrowing plane crash leaves him isolated on a remote island” (Washington Post, 2000). Through analysis of this film, we explore how Chucks’ consistent existence in everyday life is dramatically changed as he struggles to survive on this remote island where he discovers his own personal journey has merely and only just begun. By viewing this 32 scene selection films’ technical and literary elements, and in addition to its contents, technique and form, viewers suddenly become aware of an enhanced comprehension of the director’s vision of an unforgettable journey of hope, courage and survival.
Story Telling
Since story telling consists of many components in the film making process, it is essential to understand some of the components therein. One major component of story-telling is its narrative structure. This basically is a broad term that covers a wide variety of styles and techniques that are used to tell stories in film. It is more than just merely telling a story. According to our text, Film: From Watching to Seeing, authors Goodykoontz, B., & Jacobs, C. P. (2011) explain this by stating, “Any screenwriter must consider all the material from his or her story (characters, events, settings, etc.) and select the most significant elements” (p. 2.3). With this extra comprehensive definition of narration and by viewing the film Cast Away, the audience’s view of narration consist of all three elements (characters, events, and settings) which all appear to play a major role in the narration structure of this film. For example, the characters Chuck Noland played by Tom Hanks is quite the center of attention, as well as Wilson his created imaginary friend
References: Goodykoontz, B., & Jacobs, C. P. (2011). Film: From Watching to Seeing. San Diego, CA: Bridgepoint Education, Inc. https://content.ashford.edu IMDB. (2000). Howe, D., Cast Away. Retrieved from http://www.washingtonpost.com Saravia, J., (1985). Movies directed by Robert Zemeckis. Back to the Future. Retrieved From https://www.All-reviews.com.htm