Day 18: A Movie Featuring Your Favorite Actor

CAST AWAY (2000)

Compared to yesterday's selection, today's was much easier. Comedic actors usually have a better chance of transitioning to dramatic roles than the other way around. Tom Hanks, in my most honest and humble opinion, is one of the finest actors to ever grace the silver screen. He has the everyday man likes of Jimmy Stewart, the charm & wit of Cary Grant, and the comedic timing of Jack Lemmon.

Not too long ago Cast Away divided moviegoers where some were enthralled while others were bored stiff. I was a part of the former group. Most would agree, however, that Tom Hank's performance was outstanding. Personally, I believe he should have won the Oscar over Russell Crowe for Gladiator.

There aren't very many people who can pull off a convincing performance where their co-star is a volleyball. If his reaction to losing Wilson after his voyage back out on the sea to get home doesn't bring you to tears, then I question your membership status of the human race. And once getting back home, to lose the love of your life because she had to move on and accept that you were lost at sea (and most likely dead), is just truly heartbreaking. Fantastic movie with a brilliant note-worthy performance.

"Gotta love crab. In the nick of time too. I couldn't take much more of those coconuts. Coconut milk is a natural laxative. That's something Gilligan never told us."