This film rates as probably my favourite film ever. The characterisations are flawless, the direction fantastic and the final scene one that guarantees to have me in tears every single time. I always seem to like Peter Weir films as they have an atmosphere all their own, but this one stands out, mostly due to Jeff Bridges portrayal of a man who is having severe trouble coming to terms with why he has survived a plane crash. You can read a lot into this work. I am not a spiritual person, but do not feel this detracts from my enjoyment of the film. Suffice to say I cannot rate it highly enough.