Seul au monde Soundtrack (

Seul au monde Soundtrack (2000) cover

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Rating: 7.80/10 from 634000 votes
Tags: crash survivor, remote island, talking to an inanimate object, lost at sea
Alternate Names:
Title in Español:

Náufrago
Title in Italiano:

Cast Away
Title in Português:

Cast Away - O Náufrago

Synopsis

Memphis-based FedEx operations executive Chuck Noland and grad student Kelly Frears have long dated and lived together, and despite each being the love of the other's life, have not gotten married because of their respective busy schedules, especially Chuck's as he is more often on business trips than he is at home.

That marital status changes when on Christmas Day 1995 as Chuck is rushing off to catch yet another FedEx plane for a business trip, he gives Kelly a ring. That flight experiences technical difficulties, and goes down somewhere in the south Pacific. In a life raft, a relatively unharmed Chuck washes up on shore what he will learn is a deserted island, he unaware what has happened to any of his fellow flight mates, or the plane.

However several of the packages on board for delivery do wash up on shore with him, those packages which he initially treats with respect. Chuck realizes that his priority is survival - which primarily means food, water, shelter and fire - and rescue. But survival is also in an emotional sense. To fulfill that emotional need, he has an heirloom pocket watch with Kelly's photo that she gave him as a Christmas present, and eventually opening the FedEx packages, a Wilson volleyball on which he paints a face and which he names Wilson.

As time progresses, Chuck goes through a range of emotions, but if rescue is ever in the cards, he realizes that he has to find a way to get off the island, which is seemingly impossible in his circumstance due to the strong on shore surf he cannot get beyond without assistance. What Chuck may not fully realize is the longer he is not rescued, the harder it will be for him to return to his old life in its entirety if he ever is rescued.

Although the thought of Kelly is what largely keeps him motivated to be rescued, Kelly, who probably believes him to be dead, may have moved on emotionally from him in the intervening time.

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Seul au monde
Heartbreak Hotel
All Shook Up
Song Of The Plains
Gremin's Aria
Run Rudolph Run
Merry Christmas Baby
Blue Christmas
Hark, The Herald Angels Sing
Return to Sender
Light My Fire
Sleigh Ride
Gremin's Aria
Lev Knipper: Performer

User reviews

Andrew Perez
8/10

The incorporation of subtle melodies and themes that evolve as Chuck's character develops adds depth and complexity to the storytelling, creating a truly immersive and captivating musical experience that complements the film's narrative beautifully.

Michael Allen
6/10

The soundtrack of Cast Away perfectly captures the emotional journey of Chuck Noland as he struggles to survive and maintain his sanity on a deserted island. The haunting melodies evoke a sense of loneliness and isolation that reflects Chuck's desperate situation.

Anthony Green
7/10

The soundtrack of Seul au monde perfectly captures the emotional journey of Chuck Noland, from the initial moments of despair and isolation to the eventual resilience and hope he finds within himself.

Linda Baker
5/10

The use of minimalistic instrumentation in the score effectively conveys the starkness of Chuck's surroundings and his internal turmoil. The subtle use of percussion and strings creates a sense of tension and urgency as Chuck battles against the elements and his own inner demons.

Robert Martin
2/10

The use of traditional orchestral arrangements in the soundtrack of Seul au monde felt out of place and disconnected from the modern setting of the film, diminishing the authenticity of Chuck Noland's struggle for survival. The music did not effectively capture the raw emotions and internal conflicts of the protagonist, making it challenging to empathize with his journey.

Timothy Phillips
4/10

I found the music in Seul au monde to be overly dramatic and intrusive at times, overshadowing the natural sounds of the island environment that could have added to the atmosphere of isolation and survival. The soundtrack failed to strike a balance between enhancing the narrative and overpowering the visual storytelling.

Steven Miller
7/10

The use of ambient sounds and minimalistic compositions in the soundtrack enhances the sense of loneliness and introspection that Chuck experiences on the deserted island, making his emotional turmoil palpable to the audience.

Matthew Rodriguez
1/10

The soundtrack of Seul au monde felt repetitive and lacked depth in conveying the emotional journey of the main character, Chuck Noland, as he navigated through the challenges of being stranded on a deserted island. The lack of variation in musical themes made it difficult to fully immerse myself in the story.

Mark Hill
5/10

Overall, the music in Cast Away enhances the storytelling and immerses the audience in Chuck's harrowing ordeal. It serves as a powerful emotional anchor throughout the film, underscoring the themes of survival, hope, and the enduring power of love.