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Cast & Crew

Tom Hanks
Viktor Navorski

Catherine Zeta-Jones
Amelia Warren

Stanley Tucci
Frank Dixon

Chi McBride
Joe Mulroy

Diego Luna
Enrique Cruz

Barry Shabaka Henley
Ray Thurman

Kumar Pallana
Gupta

Eddie Jones
Salchak

Jude Ciccolella
Karl Iverson

Corey Reynolds
Waylin

Steven Spielberg
Director

Laurie MacDonald
Producer

Andrew Niccol
Executive Producer

Walter F. Parkes
Producer

Sacha Gervasi
Screenwriter

Jeff Nathanson
Screenwriter

John Williams
Original Music

Janusz Kaminski
Casting

Michael Kahn
Film Editor

Alex McDowell
Production Designer

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Audience Reviews for The Terminal

• Jan 31, 2014

  The Terminal is a completely charming look at one foreign man's unfortunate situation, stuck in an airport without a country. It's a little unbelievable but a good setting nonetheless for this comedic fish-out-of-water slice of life. Tom Hanks plays Viktor so effortlessly; the character reminds me of Andy Kaufman's "foreign man, "but Viktor's more believable. Catherine Zeta-Jones is gorgeous as always but more vulnerable here. I fell in love with her. The whole supporting cast is good; I liked the unexpected moments best, like the Indian janitor juggling during Viktor and Amelia's date. This Spielberg-directed picture may not be Philadelphia or Schindler's List, but I enjoyed it much more than most romantic comedies. It's the sweetest story I've seen in some time, though I do wish for a better ending for Amelia (Jones). The moral is something like: Some things are worth waiting for. It's a little sappy melodramatic, but you'll feel good after anyway.
  Clintus M Super Reviewer
• Feb 14, 2013

  While The Terminal is an enjoyable Spielberg movie, it might be his most flawed. The film had good wholesome comedy, represented primary in the first twenty minutes. The drama in it withdrawed pity but not much sadness. While Tom Hanks offered a reasonable performance, I'm not sure if he'd be best fit. I think someone more European looking like Spacey would be the right guy for the job.The most dramatic flaw in this though was a huge lack of focus. It would leave a topic for forty minutes, then come back to it almost as if it was still going on. It didn't have anything central, or even, it would hop around un-evenly. So overall it's decent, but had much more potential.
  

  Daniel D Super Reviewer
• Dec 20, 2011

  At first I found this to be a very bizaar film for Spielberg to direct. I wasn't dissapointed however. The Terminal; is a very heartwarming, cleverly written and interesting film for everyone to watch. It showcases another one of Tom Hanks best perfomances and his third collaboration with Spielberg. Com to think of it, this may of been based on a true story about some foreigner who did get stuck in the New York Airport.
  Luke E Super Reviewer
• Dec 02, 2011

  The Terminal is a film I call a comedic masterpiece, and I realize I am in a huge minority when saying that. I have never seen a movie as sweet and funny as this, it was just a perfect mix of great jokes and sweet moments. The premise interested me, and when I finally saw this I realize that Spielberg has made the perfect blend pf drama and comedy. I guess I am a sucker, because the climax of the movie made me tear up a bit because it was so sweet and innocent, and Spielberg has made a winner again. Tom Hanks is extremely lovable and great and even his accent he gives is just funny because it makes Hanks look like innocent figure like in Forrest Gump. The entire cast is memorable including Stanley Tucci who plays one of the finest roles of his career. The Terminal is a perfect film in my view, you may disagree but I fell under the Spielberg spell that his movies cast just so incredibly well, and has made this one of my all time favorite comedies.
  Bradley W Super Reviewer

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