Crusoe
Crusoe
PG-13 | 30 March 1989 (USA)
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Robinson Crusoe is shipwrecked and he finds himself all alone on a tropical island. With a few tools he manages to rescue from the wreck he has to learn to support himself until help arrives.

Reviews
Softwing Most undeservingly overhyped movie of all time??
Mischa Redfern I didn’t really have many expectations going into the movie (good or bad), but I actually really enjoyed it. I really liked the characters and the banter between them.
Yash Wade Close shines in drama with strong language, adult themes.
Sarita Rafferty There are moments that feel comical, some horrific, and some downright inspiring but the tonal shifts hardly matter as the end results come to a film that's perfect for this time.
max843 "Crusoe" came on in the middle of the night on Multiplex. Do remember the buzz in 88 before it was released. Surprised it didn't do better in the American market.Optics are stunningly beautiful, sets appear authentic to my unprofessional eye - and Serbia is absolutely gorgeous. Sinful what has happened to that country.Beginning scenes reminiscent of recent films such as "12 Years A Slave" and others. Painful to watch, but a necessary back story. Agree with previous reviews that this version of Daniel Defoe's story conveys well the isolation, desperation and redemption of man. Good on director Caleb Deschanel.Thought it was a bit too convenient our hero just happened to retrieve a razor, soap and other necessities from the wreck. And especially, his ship-launching skills were a wonder to behold.Loved Aiden Quinn's interaction with the ship's dog, especially compared to his first encounter with Hepburn Graham. Telling.
Azlan Lewis This version is a good watch and a freshened version of the Robinson Crusoe franchise.It shows how a lonely man can survive on tropical island.Beautiful shooting shows the great colors of the scenery of the island they were on.I originally only caught the first few minutes of this movie and enjoyed it and later found it on again and watched it to it's finish.Takes a few surprising turns that I have not seen in other versions.I felt from the start of this movie was very real of what was happening in the slave trade and Crusoe mentions this to his first captured slave.Enjoyable to watch, I recommend this for those 12 years old and above.
victorritchie This almost wordless version, is my favorite, it captures the lonely feeling of being lost on a beautiful Island. A man lost to the world with no one to help him, finds he needs companionship. The actors did a great job expressing the parts. I feel the writer's human approach to expressing the conflict between the white and the black man shows for all to see that we are, all, in the human race and need to learn to overcome our superior selfishness whether white or black. These 2 men become friends even to learning from each other and they both show they are indeed able to share there lives with respect for each other. They learn to trust each other and to protect each other. The haunting theme music so sets off this story. It sets the stage with the emotion, giving the viewer a real feel for the truths in this wonderful story.
LelandAuslender I viewed this movie on TV and in Spanish, and it mattered not.This is visual movie making at its best, the story being told throughgripping physical encounters and gut-wrenching emotions on anenchanting island. Crusoe and Friday are fiercely strongindividuals who must learn to cooperate to survive. But this versionof the classic story goes beyond mere physical survival andfocuses on how Crusoe, a slave trader in the 1800s, and Friday, aBlack, overcome their innate prejudices and learn to trust, respect,and finally to help each other survive against life-threatening odds.The mythic feel of the film is enhanced by wondrous cinematography and sparkling music. Thanks Aidan Quinn, AdeSapara, and Director-cinematographer Celeb Deschanel for amost delightful movie.