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NotoriousREV t1_j6mjixi wrote

Reply to comment by 05110909 in The last hour of Cast Away is devastating and beautiful by PastMiddleAge

You literally see him meticulously keeping the address labels in the movie. It’s part of who he was. The package must be delivered! Look again at the items he has. He’s literally delivering one of the packages to the ranch in the final scene.

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Lexx2k t1_j6mkx2o wrote

And then she opens up the package and there is a satellite phone and batteries in it. Gets me every time.

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MaksweIlL t1_j6mn1cw wrote

Yeah, but by not opening it, it kept him motivated to survive and deliver the package.

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jeffmack01 t1_j6o3isu wrote

Several things wrong with what you're saying:

  1. He didn't keep the shipping labels on the opened packages. There is no indication that he did this. Even if he did, do you think he'd somehow be able to keep them in a readable condition after 4 years? Do you think he somehow kept them in some sort of weather-proof container while being out at sea for weeks, having his raft almost completely destroyed by the weather and waves? We see zero evidence of him keeping these things with him.
  2. The package you reference being delivered to the ranch isn't "one of the packages", it's literally the only package he didn't open. He's delivering THAT ONE package to the place that kept him going.
  3. We don't see any other of the other items in the front seat besides the new Wilson volleyball. No ice skates, etc. I saw no indicator that he was replacing these items. I think he just missed his "friend".
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series_hybrid t1_j6odzls wrote

Prisoners of war have displayed a shocking ability to remember details about their stay. Take away TV and radio, and the normal amount of interaction with other people, and a seemingly small event becomes significant.

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NotoriousREV t1_j6oc64b wrote

He kept that one box in readable condition without a waterproof box but nothing else? Hmm, I think there may be a slight flaw in your reasoning. Either he’s found a way of keeping stuff safe, or he hasn’t.

You also need to go and rewatch the scenes where he’s collecting the boxes and, later on, when he starts to open them.

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jeffmack01 t1_j6od6j4 wrote

Have you ever received a package from FedEx or any other carrier? There's usually tape all over the front. If you take the labels off, the back is no longer covered by tape, therefore it's no longer protected.

No interest in arguing. You're simply inserting things into the movie that aren't there. Let's both rewatch it and realize how wrong we both are... or not.

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NotoriousREV t1_j6odhde wrote

Arrogant, aren’t you? No interest in arguing? You’re the one who started the argument. Personally I thought it was a discussion, but some people clearly have such fragile egos they can’t stand to be disagreed with.

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jeffmack01 t1_j6ofjqp wrote

Literally everything I said in my comments were objective observations. I'm not name-calling. I'm simply saying that what you are saying is wrong. You were stating things that you saw in the movie that simply aren't there. I'm sorry I didn't package these comments with more fluff and niceties.

Now I'll switch to the subjective. You are what's wrong with internet discussions. Yes, you. This was a perfectly civil discussion until your last reply. I was offering a counter-point to what I believe to be incorrect statements. You then replied with your counter-points. And as soon as I say "no interest in arguing", you start with the "arrogant" statement and commenting on my ego. You clearly read into my replies like I was somehow insulting you, when (again), I was pointing out objective errors in your statements. You're inserting attitude into my prior replies that simply wasn't there.

If I'm wrong, prove it. But I've seen this movie no fewer than 20 times. When you say I need to go back and rewatch the scene where he's collecting packages and later opening them, I remember them exactly. But I don't have any desire to dive into the details with you, because you'll somehow read into that as an insult.

But I do plan on re-watching this movie with my 7 year old sometime soon. When I watch it, I'll be sure and pay extra close attention to the scenes you referenced. If I notice anything other than what my memory contains, I'll come find this comment chain and eat crow.

Every brain cell I have says don't hit reply, but here goes...

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NotoriousREV t1_j6oudfp wrote

I’m not even going to read that wall of self-serving text.

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