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The saddest scene isn't what you think.

posted 10 years ago by pclk
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The saddest scene in this criminally underrated movie is not as everyone says; Wilson floating away and Chuck's grief, but the scene immediately afterwards. No-one seems to have picked up on the fact that Chuck did actually give up, he was completely broken by the loss of his only friend.

The most tragic scene (in all cinema IMHO) is where Chuck puts his oars in the water and pushes them away in silence. He's finished, and has nothing left to give.

I've suffered from depression and thoughts of suicide for 20 years or more now, and this scene, losing a friend, and no longer having the will to carry on, is the scene in cinema I am affected by the most.

Any thoughts?

[–] sforzando_films 8 years ago

Couldn't agree with you more. That is indeed one of the saddest scenes in the film.

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[–] LadyDi4476 8 years ago

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 8 years ago

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.
Tom/Chuck ruined this by being all sensible of course, and saying that she has a husband etc..

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[–] ragusa11 8 years ago

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.

[–] ragusa11 8 years ago

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.

[–] CinemaDemon989 (1286) 7 years ago

Yeah, I must say, I found that scene to be incredibly sad. I never thought I would actually feel sad about a soccer ball / imaginary friend floating away into the ocean. But Wilson was Tom Hank's only companion throughout the whole ordeal. In a strange way, I don't think his character would've been able to cope in the situation without Wilson. So yes, it was oddly, a really sad scene.

[–] [deleted] 4 years ago

In what world is this movie underrated?

[–] Kj1oceanlust (1528) 3 years ago

I thought the saddest scene was when he was taking is farewell last look at the island. What do you think his or your thoughts would be if in the same situation? I wondered if he felt bad for speaking ill of the island he called home for four years. Incase your wondering what I'm referring to by speaking "ill" of the island, remember when he lost his temper in the cave talking to Wilson? And he called the island some bad name. Then threw Wilson outside.