The saddest scene isn't what you think.
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user-651-437126 — 10 years ago(March 04, 2016 11:34 PM)
I agree that the scene where Chuck finally gave up was a really sad scene.
But I recommend Grave of the Fireflies(1988) for you. There are like 5 or more scenes that are
waaaaay
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EtherealElements — 9 years ago(October 11, 2016 04:29 PM)
That's a pretty strange comparison to make, no offense I hope. Cast Away and Grave of the Fireflies are two very different films and are barely comparable. Besides I am of the unpopular opinion that CA was sadder than Grave of the Fireflies, and I think quite a few other films have been sadder than it in my opinion.
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AmBa2012 — 9 years ago(May 22, 2016 12:24 AM)
I agree it is a sad scene, but for me is when he has made it back to civilisation and he is now sitting by the fire with his friend having a drink and talking about losing Kelly all over again and having ice in his glass and that he has to keep breathing in and out.
I think that is even more heartbreaking. The emotions that he would have had seeing Kelly and getting back home only to have it all ripped out from under him AGAIN sobs. -
olsontd-1 — 9 years ago(August 28, 2016 02:54 PM)
And regarding the soliloquy by the fireplace to his friend: it is such a continuous shot, with the symbolism of his going around in circles and facing challenges that seem to be, in one moment, as challenging has having been Cast Away, but in the next moment, the prelude to a New Beginning. And, cinematically, the scene is mesmerizing. We are sitting in the chair with him, having seen what he has been through.
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kinetic_kid — 9 years ago(September 04, 2016 04:52 PM)
Most people would probably say that the saddest scene in the movie is when Kelly chases him in the rain and he loses her all over again.
But I agree with the main post in this thread. For me the saddest part was easily when he realizes that he has to abandon his attempt to save Wilson and instead saves himself. When he shouts out that main line "I'm sorry Wilson! Wilson I'm sorry!" it totally breaks your heart.
The next scene where he's sailing on the raft and crying his eyes out over it surely gets me. I've welled up several times during that scene, with the sad music and all. Gets me every time.
And yes, dropping the oars and basically accepting his fate was his way of admitting that he did all that he could do. He would have either died of exposure or drowned once the raft fell apart. Fortunately for him he was rescued before either one happened.
But in the final scene when he is driving on his new journey in life he has another Wilson with him as the symbol of what he had been through and what lies ahead. And I agree with Tom Hanks when he was asked what he thought Chuck did when standing at the crossroads at the end: "He went back and made babies with that woman," that sexy redhead. Wish she was in more of the movie or there was a sequel about something totally different.
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LadyDi4476 — 9 years ago(November 07, 2016 12:57 PM)
I've suffered from depression and been suicidal myself. His monologue at the end about breathing has saved me many times. Just keep breathing. Take one more breath because who knows what tomorrow will bring?
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mungreluk — 9 years ago(November 25, 2016 12:20 PM)
For me, there are many sad scenes in this brilliant film.
Im convinced that 'Kelly' desperately wanted to get back with Chuck again, especially after she runs after him in the rain.
And when she says 'Chuck, I' I dont think she was thinking straight and I really think she wanted to get back with him at that time.
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ragusa11 — 9 years ago(January 02, 2017 07:57 PM)
The scene on the plane at the end when he is talking to his friend about losing his wife and then losing Kelly. For me I lost ended a very serious relationship due to tough circumstances that wasn't either of our faults and she happened to also be named Kelly. It was one of those things where everything went wrong in our life. There was a connection of losing your soul mate thru pure bad luck and paying a heavy price for it.
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ragusa11 — 9 years ago(January 02, 2017 08:02 PM)
Another notice is when he shows up at the house and is talking to Kelly. They are having uncomfortable banter and you see him leaning up against the book cabinet. There is a wedding photo over his right shoulder and a picture with her husband and kid over his left shoulder. It just is devastating to think he is there talking like old friends and has to see the photos he should be in.
