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[@morgand1]

Wilson should of won an oscar for best supporting actor.

[@deeanna8448]

He got snubbed for the Oscar in his role as The Volleyball on Top Gun too. To make matters worse, he wasn't asked to return for Top Gun: Maverick

[@morgand1]

@@deeanna8448 lmao

[@maingate7672]

@@deeanna8448: Damn! Hollywood should show more gratitude to SEAs (Sports Equipment Actors)

[@berndgeels]

Wilson should have been in the credits listed as "Wilson"...

[@SurvivorBri]

Should *HAVE is the correct phrase (or should've). There is no should "of." It means nothing.

[@rynepaschall5973]

The fact we feel emotions for a volleyball just proves there is magic to movies

[@SuperScottCrawford]

I felt sad for his grief, not the ball.

[@MrLivewire1970]

@@SuperScottCrawford I felt sorry for both. Poor Wilson is still floating around in the great garbage patch in the pacific.

[@amandawilmot6780]

It soeaks volumes of Hanks' acting talent

[@MarkyMark8484]

We all felt the emotional connection through Tom. Watching this movie made me feel Wilson was a breathing entity.

[@SuperScottCrawford]

@@MrLivewire1970 Indeed.

[@louielouie22]

Toms character did the right thing by talking to Wilson. It kept him sane.

[@johnblackrose]

This. Your trained in some military training to do this if it ever happens.

[@annalawrence824]

Definitely human nature. We are such social creatures, we'd either invent something to talk to and care for or we'd basically turn into Smeagol and Gollum and do it all ourselves.

[@choosetolivefree]

Yea. You can always tell someone who spends too much time alone. We have entire conversations with ourselves.

[@marcobressi3315]

Exactly. They say in situations like that you do eventually hear them communicating with you and since you’re just talking to yourself the item/thing that you’re having a conversation with is a version of you.

[@MysticMac96]

27:56 "That's not a ball babe, that's Wilson" Had me laughing out loud 😂

[@ursulabklyn_mia6148]

The wale was protecting him like a giant angel. That's why it was spraying him to wake up so he didn't die in the sun or miss the huge cargo ship. Wilson still brings tears to my eyes.

[@johnblackrose]

This. Its actually a thing some sea animals do. Whales, dolphins, sea lions are known to do things like this. Its like they know humans arent meant to be in the ocean

[@tracyleesmith781]

Trust the sea animals that can lead u to safety except sharks!❤ I don't know about sharks bc I've heard some bad stories about them.

[@AMP3083official]

Good catch. I didn't realize that about the whale.

[@pavelkish7142]

Exactly, what a great observation. You know GOD uses his animals and nature to save someone? I seing it many times. The story with Jonah and a big fish shows it too. Wilson made me cry too.. I love Wilson.

[@NATIVESUNSETS65]

In the documentary The Bridge about the suicide jumpers on the Golden Gate bridge one of the survivors said right when he jumped he knew it was a mistake and asked God to help him , he survived the jump but broke some bones in his back and he said it was a big black seal that was helping him stay above water until help arrived .

[@J-Rod91]

He didn’t open the packages on the island right away because he still had hope he would be rescued and he could complete the delivery. When he opened the packages is when he realized it wasn’t gonna go that way. He kept the one package unopened to give him one more reason to survive. That’s why he said it saved his life.

[@HerMajesteee..KweeenHunni]

Wow I never knew this.

[@Indiana_Jones-Z]

Don’t think I’ve ever shed a tear over an inanimate object like I did for Wilson.

[@stanzaloan3454]

Wilson was his homie 😢

[@Possessedpappy]

Women and their marital aids will dispute that.

[@tomschmitz-dj1fg]

I know right!

[@chieftukis4050]

Wilson had to go , it symbolized that everything he went through was real but had to leave it all behind. He would have gone mad carrying Wilson everywhere he went. When he had Wilson he still had hope he would reunite with his love not knowing the harsh reality. R.i.p Wilson

[@Possessedpappy]

@@chieftukis4050 Spoken like a true simp. I guess you didn't notice the volleyball in his jeep at the end.

[@Cadinho93]

"WILSON!!!" Fun Fact: This movie was filmed in two parts, with a one year break in between for Tom Hanks to get into shape for the rest of the movie. In that time, Robert Zemeckis filmed an entire other movie, "What Lies Beneath" (2000). He even used the same crew for both movies to ensure everyone was available and had steady work in between. Also, I love that the writer knew, I'm gonna make people cry over a volleyball before this movie ends.

[@kyraspikes7542]

I went to see both that year. It was a great year in movies, because I saw Unbreakable, Hannibal, and Chocolat that year as well. I remember being in awe of him doing this because both movies were excellent. Robert Zumekis is responsible for some of the best movies of my childhood. Honestly, I don't know why he isn't considered among Spielberg and Lucas as one of the Kings of 80s Blockbusters. The Back to the Future Trilogy alone solidifies this. But he also gave us who Framed Roger Rabbit and Romancing the Stone/ Jewel of the Nile as well.

[@pavelkish7142]

I love Wilson.. I don't know why it made me cry.. when he lost his friend Wilson.. I love Wilson and I love that big whale creature that was looking at Tom with a big eye, its like he wanted to be a friend with Tom too. GOD's beautiful creature.

[@rxtsec1]

What lies beneath was a hit at the time though it's not a movie no one talks about anyone.

[@007REAPER007]

Isnt that Harrison Ford's only horror movie?

[@rxtsec1]

@@007REAPER007 and Michelle pffifer

[@ibtgb2]

The complete lack of music during the entire time he’s cast away on that island had to have been a hard to decision but I love that the director was ballsy enough to make it, makes it so much lonelier for the entire time

[@reece6583]

That was a brilliant decision too. It puts the audience right in the island with him with no music to remind you it's just a movie

[@stevemercer952]

Love this movie. You've got to be some kind of actor to carry a whole movie single handed like this.

[@Fremen1971]

What are you talking about? Tom Hanks was in it, too.

[@dr.burtgummerfan439]

Tom Hanks: "I have to express my character with hardly any speech or dialog." Wilson: "....."

[@missydehart6920]

I love this movie. I’ve seen it so many times. I always feel so sorry for Chuck when he sees Kelly and realizes that she has a life that no longer includes him. As though he was literally cast away.

[@ghomerhust]

double meaning. and tom hanks is one of the VERY few people who could pull that off so that we actually understand it.

[@johnblackrose]

But there is also a silver lining so to speak. One of the boxes he kept unopened i believe or maybe he opened it i dont remember tbh ended up being the box he delivers to that one chick at the end of the movie who very clearly has an interest in him. So think about it. He had the package belonging to the next woman he would fall in love with. The angel wings on both the package and the metal statue she was making is a hint to this. Furthermore she sent another package to her husband probly soon to be ex husband.

[@coyotelong4349]

Right. And how that package, even after he’s off the island, helps him keep going and stay positive even after losing her

[@NATIVESUNSETS65]

Chuck and Kelly was not meant be A pivotal part of his fireside speech at the end is " Tommorow The Sun will rise , who knows what THE TIDE will bring " In the beginning of the movie we see the sign above ranch gate with the angel wings Bettina and her husbands names are on it , next we see the husband in Russia with another women receiving the Package with the Salsa Bettina sent him . Fast forward yes Chuck loved Kelly but she had moved on and had a family , chuck did the decent thing , he knew he could not be the reason to tear apart her family his love for her wouldn't let him do that , he knew it was time to move on that's why he gave her back the watch it was a family heirloom that belonged in her family. Now the " Kismet " (destiny) part as Chuck is walking up to the Ranch to return the Angel Wing package as he looks at the sign above the gate the Husbands name is gone it's just Bettina's name on the sign , Chuck was happy to have Kellys picture with him on the Island but it was on Bettina's package that he wrote This Package Saved My Life . It was Bettina THE TIDE had brought him all along . As he was standing at the cross roads and looks down the road towards Bettinas' ranch as the camera pans out we are left to ponder did he go back to Bettina's Ranch ? Damn Straight He Did . . . It was Kismet ! It was meant to be .

[@disaffectedmale]

She was cheating with the dentist before he went missing. That's why she wasn't pleased when he gave her the ring. This movie is a lesson in the duplicity of women.

[@jasonligon5937]

I'm sure it was already said, but he was on fire in the 90s. He did Gump, Cast Away, Saving Private Ryan, League of their Own, Sleepless in Seattle, Philadelphia, You've Got Mail and Toy Story.😮He could do no wrong then.

[@rxtsec1]

Not to mention Road to perdition in the early 2000's. He won back to back Oscars for Philadelphia & Forrest Gump

[@DavidAntrobus]

The Green Mile too.

[@Tmiscia]

You forgot the terminal

[@rxtsec1]

@@Tmiscia that was unique also

[@gregsager2062]

You forgot *Apollo 13* ... how could you forget that one?

[@evanmiller7795]

When Hellen Hunt says “you’re the love of my life” I lose it every time

[@tecno8335]

Clearly he wasn't. She married his dentist then had a baby for him in 4 years. Also gave up on her career. Tf

[@evanmiller7795]

@@tecno8335 because she thought he was dead. duh. she's allowed to move on and try to find happiness at that point. Doesn't mean he's not the love of her life.

[@Itsunclegabby]

​@@tecno8335How old are you? Lol

[@SamJackson-xu1py]

I know she's staying with her new husband for the kid but if she feels that strongly I'd think it'd be best for all if she got divorced and got back with Hanks.

[@loucad1802]

My grandfather was a POW during WWII for almost 6 years . Italian soldier. No one knew what happened to him. One day he showed up back at the house. My grandmother waited for him. Imagine that scenario.

[@michaelfiori6700]

Unlike the wife in this movie. She found another bread winner.

[@davidconnellan6875]

People were real back then and took their vows seriously. Unlike most "people" today

[@luketimewalker]

oh my god

[@npkrn6764]

Wow! What an amazing story ❤️

[@lucassmith1886]

Wow, I can only imagine their stories. He/she could have written a book! What an amazing story, that is a story that many people would doubt but it being true, could do great in a film or book format

[@Existential_Carousel]

Lol BJs got a great sense of humour "That's not a ball Asia that's Wilson!" Asia getting scared of the coconuts falling had me laughing too 😂

[@Soundtracks92]

The coconuts falling still makes me jump and I’ve been watching this movie since I saw it in theaters 😂

[@gypsy1rose417]

BJ: "Some people probably wouldn't even have lasted 5,6,7 days on the island..." Asia: "Oh, I for sure woulda been dead!" 🤣

[@johnblackrose]

Hard times create strong men. Guaranteed

[@TexasRivermedic]

At the end of the movie, he was at a crossroads and could go in any direction. I like to think he went back down the road to her house! ❤

[@KayQue-s3r]

His last stance & glance was looking down her road. The implication of the look on his face was that he made his choice to follow her.

[@Fienelou]

Me too. And I guess she was alone/singel, the second name at the fence was cut out

[@neilmartin99]

Fun fact: After this movie came out, Wilson Sporting Goods manufactured a special edition volleyball with Wilson's face on it. It was a huge seller.

[@Andrew04291]

The 18-25 test audiences didn’t understand the ending. We’re all raised on romcoms and pop songs, and real life is more complicated than that.

[@thrashdagnarz8103]

this movie taught me that everything doesn’t fall in place in your favor. Everything is just unexpected and it’s just another example of how things change so quickly. What a movie fr

[@sylvialopez5928]

I’m crying in my car even though I seen this movie 10 times. Wilson breaks my heart.

[@deborahstrickland9845]

The woman who loved angel wings was betrayed and broke up with her husband. (Notice the ranch sign at the gate torn down.) The FedEx package was the husband’s “return to sender” to her that ended up with Hanks and gave him comfort. When he turned around at that crossroads and looked towards her receding truck, we know he’ll end up with her.

[@auslandermercury972]

“You can’t tell me right now that Wilson’s not a real person.” I love that realization and acknowledgment 🥲

[@CodeMonkey76]

I grew up on a tropical island and was very familiar with the sound of a falling coconut in the tropical jungle. I remember watching this film in a theater in Utah and the whole audience was silent in suspense when the character was hearing those sounds, while I started laughing. My date looked at me funny and I remember mouthing to her quietly 'it's a coconut'. Then it showed it on screen for everyone else.

[@thaik56]

You must have been a chad to her for that moment.

[@chestermulhaven6039]

Castaway is very much based on the real life story of Alexander Selkirk who was a castaway for four years in the 17th century. Weirdly the real,life island was infested with cats and he trained 100 cats as his personal cat army And that’s not even a joke.

[@pthaloblue100]

Wow!! I am going to have to look up his story.👍

[@downunderveggiegardendiaries]

Robinson Crusoe was based on Alexander Selkirk. A great book.

[@thegirlinquestion]

that’s like my dream 😂

[@mikeanderson1722]

Asia, one of the things that makes this my favorite reactions channel is how often you bust out with some uncanny foresight. Like in this movie where you ask about the package and 30 seconds later there's your answer. You do it in almost every movie and I love it. Side note, when this movie came out there was a commercial on TV based on that last scene. At the end he says 'I gotta know, what was in the package?' and she says 'Oh, just some odds and ends. An air mattress, some C-Rations, and a satellite phone'.

[@DizzyMakavelli]

My stepfather watched this and he kept screaming Wilson randomly in the house for at least 5 consecutive years. It was funny 😂 - Please return to the Star Wars. ❤️

[@WaywardVet]

Lol, I would have joined in yelling it.

[@gerrisutton7586]

I still randomly say it.

[@DizzyMakavelli]

@@WaywardVet He also used to recite quotes from Gladiator and Troy in the regular basis. 😂

[@DizzyMakavelli]

@@gerrisutton7586 😂

[@ChristopherPlumley]

Tom Hanks is AMAZING!!! Literally carried a whole movie. A great one!

[@horsepower523]

Tom Hanks is amazing in literally every single movie he's ever played in. Fantastic actor.

[@pablom-f8762]

Tom Hanks joked that the box had a solar powered satellite phone. Personally I love the fact that he hates the seafood buffet after the rescue.

[@shrapnel77]

I love when he picks up the lighter and moves his finger 1 cm and FIRE!

[@TheJerbol]

A seafood buffet after rescuing someone at sea should be a criminal offense. Someone give him a steak with fresh salad

[@sykesknife4496]

I believe someone close to the film said in the last package, there was a couple of jars of pickles or something and a book? Edit: I looked it up, two jars of green salsa and a letter.

[@shrapnel77]

@@TheJerbol Very small steak, only because he's had no meat for over 4 years.

[@TheJerbol]

@@shrapnel77 a normal sized filet mignon, which is pretty damn tiny usually xd

[@GrimrDirge]

IMO one of the greatest examples of storytelling ever committed to film. It's so rare that hollywood doesn't insult the viewer's intelligence. Also who knew how great Tom would become when he was in Bosom Buddies?

[@ghomerhust]

he's my number 1 for sure, nobody comes close to the raw talent and just "he's a damn nice guy"

[@Mister_Samsonite]

@@ghomerhust He's a national treasure and my favorite actor as well! He just conveys the human experience like a master!

[@deborahcornell171]

@GrimrDirge Believe it or not, I did! A friend & I watched "Bosom Buddies" every week & of course thought Tom was hilarious. I remember saying "I don't know why but I really think he could be a fine dramatic actor if given the chance". Then he started making movies..comedies...& then there was that certain scene toward the end of "Turner & Hooch". Tom (with help from Hooch) made us ugly cry & my friend, between sobs, said "You were right!" Over the years, with each great movie, with each Oscar, with each glowing review, I've always felt inordinately proud of him, like a proud mom...which is ridiculous being as I had nothing to do with it. I've also always been happy at all the reports of how nice he is. Mr. Hanks is something special & I just love the guy. 💙💫💙

[@janleonard3101]

@@deborahcornell171 You had good instincts! I was too young to think anything about Bosom Buddies except that it was silly. 🤪

[@kaydantonio3719]

What a great movie. Tom Hanks talks about how difficult it was to make it. One of my favorite characters is the whale that stayed with him for the raft journey, watching over him, spraying him to wake up. Your reaction videos are almost perfect. Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@positivelysimful1283]

Never imagined the loss of a volley ball would be one of the most tear jerking scenes in all of cinema.

[@AprilLaRae]

By talking to Wilson, he used the most important tool available-human connection. Harry Harlows research showed that when given a choice between replacing human contact with a fluffy teddy bear but no food or a wire teddy bear and food , we would choose to be comforted by a fluffy figure even to the point of choosing starvation 😵 so glad y’all watched this film, bet y’all holler ‘Wilson!’ when you see a volleyball 😂

[@stanmann356]

As tragic as the loss of Wilson was, it was for the best. Dude had a hard enough time adjusting when he got back, imagine if his best friend was a volleyball.

[@jenniferri7735]

i saw this in the theater with someone i loved very deeply but who didn't feel the same about me and never did. i couldn't watch it for a long time because of that, too many painful memories. i was very glad when enough time had passed that it didn't hurt, because it's a stunning film in every aspect.

[@johnblackrose]

I know exactly how that feels.

[@Shimmerrz]

OMG I can’t believe it’s been 23 years since this movie was made. Great movie great acting beautiful score!

[@JustinHamsley]

I will never stop enjoying how Asia took to "Get his ass Seabass!".

[@JBugz777]

Very beautiful ending this movie has... He's at a crossroads looking ahead. Also very rare in a major Hollywood movie, to just leave it like that & not try to totally resolve everything.

[@DColcla]

Proof of Tom Hanks' ability as an actor. Much of that movie was him acting WITHOUT dialog!! And we still watched!! Great directing. Great script. GREAT ACTING!

[@charles7836]

When this came out in theaters, I was there and when the plane engine exploded in the water, you almost cannot imagine how loud it was - and this was before IMAX was a big thing. While it was happening, the audience was completely silent.

[@charles7836]

Okay, Asia and BJ, I understand you give everyone a heart, but this deserves a new emoji; a Damon Wayans, "Two snaps and Around the world" emoji.

[@horsepower523]

That lady with the angel wings basically saved Chuck's life because it was her package that gave him belief and strength to hold on and not give up. If that woman wouldn't have sent that package with that plane then maybe Chuck wouldn't have survived. It's actually incredible to think how such a small detail can have a significant impact on someone else's life.

[@michaelparsons5299]

Another incredible performance by Tom Hanks. This was directed by Robert Zemeckis. Remarkable talent. He gave us "Back to the Furture" triolgy and "Forrest Gump" amongst many other gems. Of course, BJ and Asia your movie reactions are always fun x

[@fixfalcon2628]

I was lucky enough to see this film in the theater when I was 19 back in 2000. As a young man, I hated how it ended. As an old man, I totally get it now.

[@karenfryberger4260]

You're 42 yrs old and call yourself an old man? What the heck?

[@kyraspikes7542]

The same for me. We are both 42 now. This was a good year for movies. I was in the theater constantly in the year 2000

[@fixfalcon2628]

Ya, my kid thinks I'm ancient.@@karenfryberger4260

[@AnthonyJolly-mv4gg]

"A League Of Thier Own" from 1992 is one of Tom Hanks Best Performances (outside of Philadelphia) IMO.The guy was too funny,and the "perfect" manager for a baseball team,female,or male. ⚾⚾

[@Poos71]

The movie ended with him standing at the crossroads of his life making a decision of which direction to go. Saw this in the theatre, I’ve never left a movie before where everyone was so silent. Very deep movie.

[@johnblackrose]

And he had signs the entire movie that wings lady was the one he was meant to be with. Just think she was making metal wings....as in airplane wings the same airplane carrying her package. The same plane who gave him the pilot with shoes and all the packages to survive. And then the porta potty side panel was also in the shape of the wings kinda and was used as a sail. Wilson his friend on the island had the rival name to the man who would marry his ex fiance. (Spalding) this movie is honestly on the level of signs with mel gibson when it comes to small things to notice

[@rebeccagibbs4128]

i think the ending is a metaphor. so at the beginning chuck is obsessed with time and control. the island took that from him and only gave him one choice -survive. when the rope snapped during his trial hanging he also lost that choice too. then the sail arrived and he had another choice - leave the island. at the end he is presented with three choices, (drive west, drive north, or follow her) a literal crossroads, and even though we know what choice he'll make (follow that lovely border Collie home to a lovely love interest) but leaving it unshown and ambiguous is a nod to chuck now having choices again and being able to appreciate what he has, rather than giving his precious time to a job and prioritising that over the things that make life worth living. loved your reaction, at times it seemed like Asia was giving chuck directions 😂 😂

[@LP-MeAndMyShadow]

Good deduction. 👍

[@Caglecardscollectibles21]

Watching Wilson float away made me realize learning to swim is very important

[@Splitscreen83]

Amazing movie. Tom Hanks was just incredible. The way he reacted to meeting his would be fiancee was so realistic.

[@spencergrady4575]

Something that's very easy to miss is the first time we see their apartment, it pans over a hearth or shelf where we can briefly see he got a reward or certificate for camping/survival skills as well as sailing. Through his job he knows a lot about keeping time, and we see he's good at math when he plots out where he may have wrecked. It shows how he knew to do a lot of what he did on the island but still went through some trial and error. He was uniquely prepared to survive.

[@bexxgenx3165]

Much like Jurassic Park, seeing this in the movie theater gave us a new experience again. The visuals and the sounds, all an improvement and higher-tech than GenX experienced 7 years prior to Jurassic Park. Mind you, the first Lord of the Rings installment was only a year later. GenX lived through extreme changes in technology at a huge pace!

[@rickytickybobbywobbin8272]

You know a movie good when it got you crying for a volleyball

[@MysticMac96]

That's Wilson! 😭 lol

[@Fsharp_2010]

Incredible movie. I cried for Wilson.

[@MovementGraffiti]

Not only was this great acting on Tom's end, but it was amazing sound and visual effects, direction and cinematography. had no idea the movie would take such a turn when I first watched it. True greatness in a movie.

[@screw_3259]

Asia was so in tune with this movie. She was calling everything

[@pjg58x]

The question at the end of the movie is which direction does Chuck go. You can assume that he goes back to the woman’s place. Those angel wings led him to her since the island Something I didn’t catch the first time I saw the movie was that when the first FedEx driver goes to her house there are two names on the metal sign. When the package she sends is delivered to her husband he is with another woman. At the end when Chuck returns the package, the husband’s name has been removed from the sign implying the woman is divorced and now single.

[@bigjoeofthe707]

This movie made us feel for a volleyball. A GOD DAMN INANIMATE OBJECT MADE US CRY! That’s how good this movie is.

[@AMP3083official]

He wanted to get off that island for the whole 4 years he was stuck there, but check out the look on his face as he was leaving the island on the raft, it was almost like he was sad to leave. His time on that island was not for nothing -- he returned to society a whole new man with a new life and new mindset. In the beginning, we see him out of shape, loud and energetic, seemingly obsessed with time. After the island, he looked healthier overall, calm and mellow, and all the rest of it. He explains the rest in his dialogue with a friend while holding on to a glass of beverage with ice in it. There are quite a few philosophical undertones to this film, and I know I haven't figured them all out, but I know this much -- "Nature heals." -- that's my personal motto. Great movie, one of my favorites. Glad to have seen it at the theater on its release.

[@MattBayArea]

When his voice cracks & eyes well up when he says "and ive lost her all over again"... damn such an incredible monologue.

[@colinglen4505]

When an extreme scenario pops up in a movie Asia is like 'i would have been dead!' Makes me laugh every time. 😂

[@jamiemacdonald436]

I've seen this before like many of you, so whenever Asia said to cut off the toes of the shoes I damn near fell off my chair. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@cosmicwonders21]

What a beautiful movie, what a journey. The Wilson scenes are very touching. Wilson literally came into existence from Chuck's own blood and a need for a friend, creating that special bond. Amazing storytelling. Keep in mind Robert Zemeckis directed this as well as Forrest Gump which is probably why it has a similar feel. He also directed Back to the Future of course.

[@coyotelong4349]

Such a great movie. His monologue at the end about Kelly is one of my all-time favorites in a movie, along with Morgan Freeman’s monologue as Red at the parole hearing in Shawshank Redemption The soundtrack/score of this movie always makes me tear up too

[@intergalacticnutcracker5884]

I think this movie puts an emphasis on no such thing as perfect time but possibly inspirational meanings

[@marinamartinez6886]

I've rewatched this movie many times because it's that great. That airplane scene was incredible, in the theater you felt like you were in the crash. 👍👍👍

[@davesage4931]

The one thing I didn’t really pay attention to the first time was how his personality changed from go go go, to really calm and present after he was rescued. He was a completely different person that I can see living a simple peaceful life going forward. With the gal from the ending of course.

[@TheJerbol]

I always think about him losing Kelly as the ending, but the real ending is the last scene and is so much more satisfying.

[@Joel_Matrix]

Wilson in 2001 was the Winner Critics Choice Award Best Inanimate Object Wilson the Volleyball from the movie Castaway. Also Tom Hanks and Wilson also won "best chemistry" at the teen choice awards.

[@kellifranklin9872]

This movie really showcases Tom Hanks’ talent. He was absolutely mesmerizing in this movie. I mean I cried over Wilson floating away for heaven’s sake! I absolutely enjoyed y’alls reactions and commentary as always.

[@jeraldjosey]

The girl in the beginning and end with the wing logo was Lari White she was a country singer, she passed away in jan 28,2018 from advance peritoneal cancer or a type of ovarian cancer. check her out in this music video, Lari White & Travis Tritt "Helping Me Get Over You

[@Ghostfriend7100]

i just watched you two react to Forrest Gump last night and immediately hoped you'd watch this! Back in high school, we would have a free day in gym class once a week and my friends and I would play different team games but all we had was the Wilson volleyball to play with. Every time the ball went out of bounds, one of us would always scream "WILSOOOOON!!!!!." And mind you, this was only like 10 years ago, that's how iconic that scene is.

[@MichaelSmith-pj6de]

I like how the movie is actually "Cast Away" instead of "Castaway". It's kind of a play on words... The movie is not just about him being a castaway on a deserted island. It's also about how he had to cast away, or let go of, everything about his past life before the island: his job, his city life, his future wife & children... everything. He had to cast it all away in order to keep living and move forward in his life.

[@johnmarkblevins4007]

Who would have thought that a actor could make you tear up over a volleyball. That ending is great. He went back and made a whole bunch of babies with that woman at the end

[@scrinbot]

stranding on an island ALONE. Asia: "Is this a scary movie?" I can´t imagine what else would be more scary than this^^

[@Lakeshore14]

So glad you guys are reviewing Castaway. Such a good movie. I just remember feeling “waterlogged” after watching it the first time. LOL. That was some good acting by Tom Hanks. Sure couldn’t have been easy filming that movie when he was the predominant figure for almost the whole movie. Great reaction by you two. Thanks for this. Love your movie reactions as much as your music reactions. You two are the best!!! 👏👏❤️🇨🇦

[@Patrick-df5fo]

They did a skit on S.N.L. after "Castaway " came out & they were interviewing Wilson (who didn't have much to say) & out of nowhere & unannounced , Tom Hanks entered the stage & said "WILSON!!! There you are! Were have you been? I've been looking everywhere for you!" & he grabbed the ball & walked off the stage, much to the suprised cast & audience

[@wendywoodruff2871]

If Tom Hanks is in it you know it's good. Even very young like in Batchelor Party his star quality was there from the get-go.

[@chrisswofford8638]

after SO many times seeing this I finally realized that by going for the locket and ignoring the lifebelt, Chuck survived. He would have immediately floated up into an air pocket and suck with the plane, but instead he was saved by the split in the fuselage! and although it had gotten snagged on something inside the plane, that's what centered it perfectly beneath the split so he would float straight up and out! So technically Kelly saved him all the way back to the moment of the crash- not just as emotional and spiritual support ON the island... Learn something new every time you re-watch a truly great film :)

[@amoredtitan6903]

the acting of wilson was on another level, without a word he made you feel for him

[@pthaloblue100]

Asia: "Is this movie a horror film?" 😂That airplane crash is still hard for me to watch, so damn scary!

[@stevesheroan4131]

34:02 “A boat! Why are they not stopping?!” That is exactly why I love this channel. Sweet Asia doesn’t know that you just can’t stop a boat (especially a cargo boat) in mid ocean, and it’s utterly hilarious.

[@geririvera9279]

Love this movie, Tom Hanks alone is more entertaining than some movies I’ve seen lately. This is based on a real story yep. I’m sure there’s some parts that aren’t factual but it is based on a real Situation.

[@horsepower523]

I may be wrong but in my opinion this movie seems to be loosely based on the book "Robinson Crusoe".

[@npkrn6764]

My favorite scene, which is overlooked and I don't hear mentioned in relation to the movie is when he finally got past the last big wave and realized he was out there in the open ocean and couldn't turn back even if he wanted to and for a moment, that hit him - I think we have all had those times in our lives when we leave something behind, or a chapter in our lives, or we make it through a loss. Although the chapter closed may be difficult, and maybe we are moving onto something better, for a moment or two we look back. Whether we look back with sadness or hope for something better, change can be scary. In his case in the movie, his future was unknown but he knew he had to try to leave and move forward. Many of us have made those tough choices in life and know that feeling. Such an excellent movie! Great reaction Asia and BJ! ❤

[@canadianscratcher7834]

Tom Hanks is Chuck Noland an analyst for FedEx. To make sure packages don't take 87 hours to reach their destination.

[@berndgeels]

This movie ranks in my top five favorite movies. I have watched many people react to this movie because it is so special to me and thus I love to see how other people respond to it. This movie is many things. To me one thing this movie is is a compelling metaphor for the power of choice. Chuck Noland goes off one night to work, and is expecting to get home to his girlfriend. It seems certain he was planning to propose to her. But things don't go as planned. He crashes in the South Pacific and then survives, alone, for four years. His rescue is also a miracle. Consider how he was rescued only after he had let go (Wilson, the oars) of everything, even hope. He had resigned himself to die in the middle of nowhere with nobody knowing how much he had suffered. But then something intervenes and he is saved...only to find himself back in a world that moved on without him. Just that one fateful choice one December night changed his life forever. Time is also a metaphor interwoven throughout the movie. When he ends up on the island time effectively stops for him. He is stranded both geographically and also in time. You can tell when he gets back to the world of people that he is forever changed (the way he looks at things we take for granted - a car key, a lighter, ice in his glass). I can't imagine not being profoundly changed by that experience. And then there is the ending. Some viewers have theorized that the redhead at the end was the woman that Noland was truly meant to end up with. Fate cast him away for four years. He was derailed, but the derailment actually led him to another possibility that perhaps was better for him. Sometimes when we end up derailed in life we actually might be cast forward towards a better life path. Being able to let go of the past and what we thought was best for ourselves to then be open to something bigger and better is something that can be so hard to do. I have been derailed in my own life and thus have found myself meditating on the power of choice. I see this movie as being something that dramatizes the power of choice. I knew Asia wouldn't take well to watching Tom Hanks do the tooth removal scene! LOL. Have your blanket at the ready. PS You two are some of my favorite reactors! Whenever Asia watches a movie I can tell she really jumps fully into the experience.

[@jamesguglielmucci2001]

This is a really good movie 🎥, Tom Hanks is a great, versatile actor!!!

[@chasecatalano5699]

The package itself, not its contents, was the one thing he needed. Something to live for and deliver one day.

[@jenniferrichardson8474]

One of my absolute fave movies. So happy I got to watch this one with my fave couple.

[@SA-hf3fu]

BJ, I am majorly impressed with you!! You “got” this movie the whole way through. Really impressive that you understood that “Wilson” was not just a ball but his (somewhat) human looking face actually gave “Chuck” someone to relate to. Better than talking to a green coconut! Lol. You knew that Wilson was human in his eyes, so when he lost Wilson, he felt a human-like loss. Wow. Way to go! Many people miss that part. 👍🏼👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️

[@donnabertolotti8954]

Love watching you guys - feels like hanging with friends.

[@wolfgirl1722]

When I was a teen, I laughed about the Wilson scene, where he loses him. As an adult (now 41, having served 12 years in the military, 3 Iraq tours, 1 Afghanistan tour, having lost people close to me, having lived life a lot) I cannot watch that scene without crying.

[@MarkyMark8484]

It's always a good day when Asia amd BJ drop a banger when I come home from work. Appreciate you guys so much. Your commentary is awesome!!

[@FallenHellscape]

The woman who played the artist (angel wings) was a country singer. She died of cancer in 2018, at 52. I was curious about her after watching your reaction, and looked up her details. I’ve seen this movie a number of times. One of the greats.

[@billiam8554]

Hi guys, I just found your channel and love you two! This is my favorite Tom Hanks movie! Fedex had a super bowl commercial after this was released that showed Chuck delivering the package and the girl opens the door and Chuck asks what's in it and she shows him...a lighter, a swiss army knife, a satellite phone 😂

[@Vigrith]

I always surprises me when I see y'all have never seen a movie of this caliber. Glad you two lived in a cave for most of your life!

[@sharonjoan1970]

Love this Movie, Can't go wrong with Tom❤ My Favorite is Turner and Hooch❤

[@thatguymark8381]

My Dad grew up in rural Canada on a farm, and the first time he travelled to the coast and was out in the ocean, he said all he could think about was how it looked like the prairie. How the wind makes the wheat "roll" like waves. Where the sky is so big, and you keep trying to see a little further over the horizon ... By being with Bettina on the farm, in a weird way Chuck returned to the calm life in the middle of nowwhere

[@tonytrowbridge942]

You should check out the movie "Philadelphia"with Tom Hanks. He's such an amazing actor. He can play any role.

[@donaldduncan7095]

Wilson was a projection of himself (the inner-child, Yin side) to his Yang, adult side.☯ You're never alone when you're WITH yourself.😉

[@joshythehand2960]

I'm not the kinda guy who is dispositioned to be a fan boy. Always been an A personality type guy who leads.. but in the last year ive gone from watching multiple reaction channels to watching you 2 exclusively lol. You've perfected the experience. Perfect interaction between you 2. Very insightful and intelligent descriptions of what you watched. Unlike some channels, you don't pause every 20 seconds to scream "thats dope"!!.. like half of the reviewers do. And you pick GREAT content . Okay.. thats about all the ass kissing you'll get out of me lol. Great job yall. And please.. don't give up.on G.O.T. .. i know it can take a bit to learn.. but you will.know all the houses and players by the end of season 2.. and 3 is probably the best season. Please stick with it... its worth it.

[@livthenekomancer]

FUN FACTS! In the original script, the wing package did get opened and it contained 2 jars of salsa verde and a letter. This package belonged to the girl Chuck meets at the crossroads (and she's the welder you see in the beginning) and it was addressed to her husband (seen also at the beginning cheating on her). The letter expressed her hopes that her husband would come back to her and they could work things out. If you notice the difference between the ranch sign from the beginning vs the end of the movie, only her name is on the sign and her now ex husband's name is missing. Chuck ends up with her though and his name gets added to the sign. Tom Hanks jokes that the package contained a waterproof satellite cellphone lol