Tom Hanks is a splendid, captivating actor. In Cast Away, you feel like you are with Tom Hanks character, Chuck Noland, as he endures the trials and tribulations of being stranded alone on an island. If you're up for a movie of awesome acting, this is the one! On top of great acting, the movie can be viewed by both action, drama and chick flick lovers. It is a drama, but it has a little bit of each genre (action, romance, comedy, etc). It is a movie for all! If this review doesn't already say it, this movie is highly recommended and definitely a good buy!