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The Terminal (2004)

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Average Rating: 6.2/10
Reviews Counted: 199
Fresh: 120 | Rotten: 79

Tom Hanks and the rest of the amiable cast make this bumpy ride worth sitting through.

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Average Rating: 5.9/10
Critic Reviews: 45
Fresh: 24 | Rotten: 21

Tom Hanks and the rest of the amiable cast make this bumpy ride worth sitting through.

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Average Rating: 3.4/5
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Shot almost entirely on a two-and-a-half-story recreation of a full-size operating airport terminal, this romantic comedy from director Steven Spielberg revolves around an Eastern European man by the name of Viktor Navorski (Tom Hanks), whose plans of immigrating to New York were hastened by a violent coup in his home country. Unfortunately, Viktor finds himself on the wrong end of a nasty technicality while en route to America: His passport was issued from a country, which, during its upheaval,

PG-13,

Drama, Comedy

Sacha Gervasi, Jeff Nathanson

Nov 23, 2004

$77.0M

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All Critics (207) | Top Critics (46) | Fresh (121) | Rotten (79) | DVD (22)

It's an odd fable: Viktor is the mysterious visitor who shows us what the American Dream is all about-in the movie's terms, compassion for others -- without ever wanting to become an American himself.

August 7, 2004 Full Review Source: New York Magazine
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Even in the desolation of an airport lounge at midnight, Viktor is too pure, we realize, to entertain the ghost of a dirty thought.

August 1, 2004 | Comment (1)
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A feel-good film of such originality and sweetness in a summer of otherwise derivative sequels and remakes that it practically qualifies for miracle status.

June 24, 2004 Full Review Source: New York Observer | Comment (1)
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The concept was there; the production abilities were there. It's the execution that fell apart.

June 24, 2004 Full Review Source: New York Observer | Comments (2)
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This is the first time in my life I wanted to spend more time in an airport terminal, and Spielberg is just such a brilliant filmmaker; the things he does with light and with motion and some amazing tracking shots.

June 21, 2004 Full Review Source: Ebert & Roeper
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Probably the worst-directed film Spielberg has ever made.

June 19, 2004 Full Review Source: Salon.com | Comments (3)
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Lovely and well worth sharing with your family.

December 29, 2010 Full Review Source: Common Sense Media
Common Sense Media

Amiable if rather toothless fable.

September 23, 2007 Full Review Source: eFilmCritic.com | Comment (1)
eFilmCritic.com

A great filmmaker doing minor work.

May 26, 2006 Full Review Source: Combustible Celluloid | Comment (1)
Combustible Celluloid

The Terminal's conclusion was as awkward and aloof as O'Hare Airport in December.

July 25, 2005 Full Review Source: www.kcactive.com | Comments (2)

It's the type of movie that would easily entertain any viewer.

July 25, 2005 Full Review Source: Cinema Sight
Cinema Sight

Hanks is excellent and I applaud Spielberg for delving into some new territory.

June 26, 2005 Full Review Source: FromTheBalcony | Comments (2)

There are story threads that play out enjoyably, and other threads end up going nowhere. Enjoy the film from scene to scene, since there are definite pleasures along the way.

June 25, 2005 Full Review Source: Ain't It Cool Movie Reviews
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Hanks' overdone slapstick antics and awful accent ... keep this featherweight farce from taking flight.

May 4, 2005 Full Review Source: Lessons of Darkness
Lessons of Darkness

The film loses its hushed sense of 'lost-in-the-system' hopelessness and becomes a silly, 'let's all put on a show!' feel-gooder that misses more often not.

April 1, 2005 Full Review Source: Freeze Dried Movies
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Audience Reviews for The Terminal

a good drama film with a good cast. The film is good, and the cast definitely make it worth watching.
October 27, 2011
A feel-good comedy that is very different. I highly recommend watching it!
September 18, 2010
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    1. Janitor: Do you have an appointment?
    – Submitted by Shen S (4 months ago)
    1. Delores Torres: Let me ask you something, Mr. Navorski. Why do you wait here two hours every day when I've told you there's nothing I can do for you - that your new visa will not arrive until your country is recognized by the United States?
    2. Viktor Navorski: You... you have two stamp. One red, one green.
    3. Delores Torres: So?
    4. Viktor Navorski: So, I have chance go New York, 50-50.
    5. Delores Torres: [laughs] Yes, that's a beautiful way to look at it. But America doesn't work that way.
    – Submitted by Victoria A (5 months ago)
    1. Amelia Warren: You told me you were delayed, you never said it was for nine months!
    – Submitted by Victoria A (5 months ago)
    1. Delores Torres: Let me ask you something, Mr. Navorski. Why do you wait here two hours every day when I've told you there's nothing I can do for you - that your new visa will not arrive until your country is recognized by the United States?
    2. Viktor Navorski: You... you have two stamp. One red, one green.
    3. Delores Torres: So?
    4. Viktor Navorski: So, I have chance go New York, 50-50.
    5. Delores Torres: Yes, that's a beautiful way to look at it. But America doesn't work that way.
    – Submitted by Rocky F (14 months ago)
    1. Frank Dixon: I'm just curious. You are the kind of woman who can get any guy she wants. Why Viktor Navorski?
    2. Amelia Warren: That's something a guy like you could never understand.
    – Submitted by Keith W (22 months ago)
    1. Viktor Navorski: Medicine is for goat.
    – Submitted by Keith W (22 months ago)

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