The Terminal

The Terminal

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The Terminal

Barry Shabaka Henley, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Chi McBride, Diego Luna, Eddie Jones

An eastern immigrant finds himself stranded in JFK airport, and must take up temporary residence there.

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  • October 17, 2009
    A film so ridiculously sweet and sentimental, it ends up being sickly. There's plenty of enjoyment to be had, but this is on of Spielberg's laziest offerings. Most of the comedy revolves around foreigners being weirdo's. I understand the confusing between languages, but why can't...( read more) Hanks' character find the correct bathroom? Why does he stumble into glass windows? He's more like an alien from another planet. Then we have lots of those "inspirational" moments, such as Hanks being followed by the entire airport as he walks to leave the Terminal. Tucci is also wasted as the world's most pointless antagonist. Rather than just being a man bound by the law and his duty, Spielberg just has to make it a personal vendetta. Spielberg was obviously lured in by the premise, but couldn't find anyone that could write a decent script. There's sub-plots aplenty, but nothing really gripping. A fun Sunday watch, but very annoying.
  • September 18, 2009
    I found this film to be a little annoying in places but it's not awful.
  • February 28, 2009
    SO boring. I don't even remember most of it because it was so forgettable.
  • January 8, 2009
    "Ever feel like you're living in an airport?"

    Spielberg's film is about a man from a fictional country. When he arrives to NY, he finds out that he has no homeland anymore.

    The story is quite simplistic and feels like an odd choice for Spielberg. He manages to make the film som...( read more)ewhat entertaining. The first hour delivers some laughs and good slapstick comedy by Tom Hanks.

    The only thing that annoyed me in the movie was Viktor Navorski's crush on the flight attendant, played by Catherine Zeta-Jones. I wouldn't spend a second on a woman like her. It also feels like the master of sentimentality had to put a "love story" in the movie. For me, I enjoyed the supporting characters a lot more. Interesting and funny persons.

    "The Terminal" is a simple movie. An example of a feel-good movie. Two hours just go flying and a lot of stuff is put into the story. Worth a second viewing? No.
  • January 4, 2009
    Sad that it is based on true events, but good film. Tom Hanks is in JFK airport hoping to go to New York City but his home country is in warzone so his passport is invalid. He is not able to go home or enter US. Good cast.
  • December 21, 2009
    Steven Spielberg is a great director, and I've never seen him do a comedy film. But anything he makes is good, so this is no exception. I think he's done a fantastic job with this. He's been able to make it funny, sad and sweet.

    Viktor Navorski (Tom Hanks) is going to New York...( read more). But when he arrives at JFK airport in New York, he finds out that his country Krakozhia is at war. Immigration Officer Dixon (Stanley Tucci) is in charge of helping people with these issues, and he informs Viktor that he can not go back to Krakozhia or go into New York. He can only stay in the airport. He becomes stranded in the terminal, and his english is poor. Soon, he starts getting used to the airport and he sleeps, works and meets new friends. Among them are Enrique Cruz (Diego Luna) who is giving food to Viktor in exchange for information on Officer Dolores Torres (Zoe Saldana) whom Enrique is in love with. One day, Viktor meets flight attendant called Amelia Warren (Catherine Zeta-Jones), and they soon become friends, and Viktor begins to fall in love with her. But Dixon is concerned that Viktor may jeopardize his reputation, and he tries to get him out of the airport. This is based on a true story whick happened in France. I think it's a very fine plot, and the characters are what make it so good. Enrique Cruz and Dolores Torres add in on the sweet tone and they are both very interesting characters. Dixon is one of my favourite villains ever, because he's so funny and cruel. Amelia Warren is also very interesting and the relationship between her and Viktor is amazing. Viktor is so likeable. He is such an interesting character and his personalities make him a likeable main character. The dialogue is snappy and the hilarious lines and in on the humour.

    The acting is superb. Tom Hanks was brilliant. His performance was very convincing and the way he played his character was very funny. Stanley Tucci was excellent as Dixon. Zoe Saldana played Dolores with a wonderful edge. Catherine Zeta-Jones had her moments, but at times her acting was way too over the top.

    I loved the cinematography. It gave the film a wonderful visual effect. The set was fantastic. The airport was a great location for the shoot, and they used it really well.

    A great comedy, and one of Spielberg's best. He's got a great cast, and a wonderful location to film at. I think he's directed it really well, and he works well with his actors. A clever comedy with a fantastic plot. This is one of the best films I've ever seen.
  • December 16, 2009
    watching a guy living in a airport thats just weird but I would like too see that in real life though....
  • December 15, 2009
    Sweet. Tom Hanks does an amazing job as usual
  • December 8, 2009
    Gorgeous. Spielberg is a master, and this is a really great movie. Stanley Tucci is a very underrated actor and I love him in this. Tom Hanks positively shines and his character is so lovable and it is really easy to connect with him. A really lovely, uplifting movie.
  • December 7, 2009
    something you can watch again and again

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