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“I really want to like The Terminal a lot, Tom Hanks...”

★★★★☆

written by madison01 on 08/06/2007

I really want to like The Terminal a lot, Tom Hanks stars, and, as usual, shines. I have issues with the development of 'No English' to 'Understanding quite complicated idioms and grammar' but apart from that all is well. The only downside to the film is a pointless plotline involving the below average acting talents of one Catherine Zeta Jones.

I tried an experiment with the film the other day, skipping past the scenes involving CZJ didn't, to any large degree, hurt the overall plot of the film. Yes, building the fountain would have been a bit pointless, apart from that there was little that actually added to the film by including her scenes. Which led me to the conclusion that this was a clumsy attempt to throw in a love interest at the last minute.

I'd recommend the film for its comedy, great Hanks and Stanley Tucci performances and some genuinely heartwarming moments. I wouldn't call it Spielberg's finest hour though.

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“The Terminal Review ”

★★★★★

written by jayscandal on 10/01/2005

The Terminal Review
by The Usual Suspect


My life is waiting, usually for the next Spielberg picture since I know that he is most likely to deliver an enjoyable film with tear-jerking drama, charming romance, loveable characters and flourishes of delightful humour. The Terminal has all of these qualities and flies high from beginning to end. Here's why:

The story is loosely based on the real life ordeal of Mehran Karimi Nasseri who, like Viktor Navorski (Tom Hanks), was left stranded in an airport terminal with no means of getting out. Viktor arrives at New York's JFK airport just as civil war breaks out in his homeland. With no money, Viktor has to find a way to feed, bathe and entertain himself, all in the confines of the terminal.

Another thing Viktor has to do is learn English. He does this with hope of being able to read the CNN headlines in order to understand the developments occuring at home. Throughout the film, Viktor's English improves gradually, which brings credit to both Hanks and Spielberg as they make a difficult-to-craft transition flow with the greatest of ease.

The supporting cast on hand to compliment Hank's believable and touching performance are a joy to watch, the range of characters delivering a range of sub-plots which take off with interesting tension and touch down with a feeling of fulfillment. Stanley Tucci is on top form, skillfully removing the audience from him (as to be a successful bad guy) whilst making us laugh at the same time. Catherine Zeta Jones is not given a great deal to do, but since she swoops in and out of the plot, her ability to draw in the auidence is impressive.

Spielberg's direction is delicate, but very relaxed. This is Viktor's story and he is in no rush to tell it, which will bother some viewers. The slow pace does not hinder the film, however, as this allows room for character development rarely seen in other films.

This 'serious comedy' is a joy to behold, not least because the film's director does not have to turn in an edit based on the demands of his producers, for if he had, The Terminal would have been half an hour shorter and a much less involving film. This is most certainly a character piece, taking us through the little problems (like finding a meal that doesn't consist of crackers) that occur within a much bigger one (like war), and the things we choose to cling on to in order to make life bearable. Viktor's patience is admirable, and shines out in a terminal filled with fast food outlets and people rushing about their lives. This film stops you in your tracks and tells you to wait, and for a change, the wait is thoroughly enjoyable.

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