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Ceasarsean t1_j6ld54w wrote

Reply to comment by might-be-your-daddy in The last hour of Cast Away is devastating and beautiful by PastMiddleAge

Oh that's okay. Thank you though.

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PastMiddleAge OP t1_j6lfx35 wrote

The things I noticed this time were little things like when they were at that family Christmas dinner Kelly catches Chuck glancing at his pager instead of being present with the family. And then they’re working on scheduling important things like being together for New Year’s Eve and for Kelly’s dissertation. Chuck’s job still seems to be the priority for him, though. Not the relationship. Just subtle facial expressions and timing gave me the idea this time that Kelly might not be down for that.

Edit to add: I just read a couple of the other links in the comments suggesting Kelly was having an affair.

Really interesting how they place the blame on Kelly for betraying Chuck, whereas my read this time was more blaming Chuck for not prioritizing Kelly.

Of course it’s all subtext since none of this is made explicit. I like the ambiguity and complexity. I guess we see what we want to see or what we’re prepared to see.

And it’s a good story either way.

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Keudn883 t1_j6nxdmp wrote

Sometimes their isn't anyone to blame and the relationship just doesn't work out.

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might-be-your-daddy t1_j6lhx8g wrote

I appreciate it, but thinking about it was eating at me and I had to try. :)

I found this story that covers several of the points.

I also read someplace that their goodbye kiss just before his fateful flight was more like siblings than lovers. As in, she turns her head to the side so he kisses her cheek instead of her lips.

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staedtler2018 t1_j6mo757 wrote

These kinds of things are funny to write and think about but they are bad film analysis.

Kelly didn't cheat on Chuck because it makes no thematic sense for this to happen and be kept hidden from the audience.

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Ceasarsean t1_j6luexv wrote

Thank you so much. I'll read this. Their reunion in the rain always gets me.

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No-Ad8720 t1_j6mrck4 wrote

Thanks for posting this theory. I have never liked the movie , so giving it that much thought seems unusual. I found both lead characters to be unpleasant to be around. Didn't care what happened to either of them.

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ajosefox t1_j6lfdqy wrote

I’m sure this is weird, but what a pleasant and understanding comment to see on reddit.

“That’s okay. Thank you, though.”

Just stumbling upon this, I appreciate it so much. You seem like a lovely and wonderful person.

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LeastCap t1_j6lgh6o wrote

he hit me with his bike eight times don’t trust this conniving bitch

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