Castaway [1987] | ![Castaway [1987]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/519CZAX0SNL._SL500_.jpg)
| Director: Nicolas Roeg
Actors: Oliver Reed, Amanda Donohoe, Georgina Hale, Frances Barber, Tony Rickards
Studio: Warner Home Video
Category: Video
Used (4) from £18.99
Rating:  2 reviews
Sales Rank: 6941
Format: Dolby, Pal, Surround Sound
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
Media: VHS Tape
Discs: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 112 Minutes
EAN: 5014783110424
ASIN: B00004CIGI
Theatrical Release Date: September 11, 1987
Release Date: June 21, 1993
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 Not like the real experience but interesting nevertheless June 19, 2002
Lucy Irvine
21 out of 21 found this review helpful
I wrote the book, CASTAWAY, on which this film is based. But the director, Nic Roeg, was always honest about the fact the film would only use the story of my real life experience loosely. All directors have their own visions and Nic saw an island with an older man and a younger woman cast away on it as an ideal vehicle for exploring the dynamics in such a relationship. The story covers one year on a far from idyllic desert island from the different points of view of a 'writer' (played by Oliver Reed) with dreams of Paradise, and his attractive Girl Friday - played by Amanda Donohoe. Donohoe made her name as 'Lucy' and, I think, did well given an at times unimaginative script. As the author of the original book, many people have written to me asking why the film wasn't more like the book. But those who know Nic Roeg's work would not have expected that. The only problem with the film I find is that it falls between two stools. Its neither exciting blockbuster material nor sufficiently surreal to count as an Art/Cult film. I enjoy seeing it from time to time nevertheless. It is a strange, whimsical movie and, if neither Nic's not Oliver's best work, definitely 'different'. Lucy Irvine
 Uninvolving adaptation of the bestselling book. July 18, 2001
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
Based on the bestselling book by Lucy Irvine, Castaway tells the story of the young woman who answers an advert for a companion to spend twelve months alone with a middle aged pulisher on a paradise island. Clearly seeking adventure and the oppurtunity to discover more about herself, the female character enters into the venture with enthusiasm only to find the combination of terrible conditions and difficulties with her companion turn her idyll into an ordeal. Whilst Oliver Reed plays the male character with gusto, and Amanda Donohoe captures the naivety of the girl well (and looks beautiful throughout), there is little in either character that holds one's interest or sympathy and you begin not to care greatly about the outcome of the story or the fate of the ill-matched islanders.In addition, although Nic Roeg's camera captures the concept of paradise gone bad reasonably well, it is far from his best work.If the concept of the story is interesting I would suggest reading the book instead, and if a classic example of Mr Roeg's genius is appealing seek out Don't Look Now.
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