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The Terminal transcends its flaws through the sheer virtue of its crowd-pleasing message and a typically solid star turn from Tom Hanks.
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So satisfied with its feel-good status, it seems oblivious to the bad casting decisions Sep 7, 2004 | Full Review…
So satisfied with its feel-good status, it seems oblivious to the bad casting decisions
Wendy Ide
Hanks is a likeable actor but rarely a subtle one. Viktor is another cutesy emotional heart-tugger in the Forrest Gump mould, all galumphing slapstick. Aug 31, 2004 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review…
Hanks is a likeable actor but rarely a subtle one. Viktor is another cutesy emotional heart-tugger in the Forrest Gump mould, all galumphing slapstick.
Nev Pierce
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. Aug 7, 2004
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.
Peter Rainer
Even in the desolation of an airport lounge at midnight, Viktor is too pure, we realize, to entertain the ghost of a dirty thought. Aug 1, 2004
Even in the desolation of an airport lounge at midnight, Viktor is too pure, we realize, to entertain the ghost of a dirty thought.
David Denby
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. Jun 24, 2004 | Full Review…
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.
Rex Reed
The concept was there; the production abilities were there. It's the execution that fell apart. Jun 24, 2004 | Full Review…
The concept was there; the production abilities were there. It's the execution that fell apart.
Andrew Sarris
Spielberg turns the sublime into the banal, at times taking it to the verge of ridiculous. Jan 7, 2019 | Rating: 2/4 | Full Review…
Spielberg turns the sublime into the banal, at times taking it to the verge of ridiculous.
Namrata Joshi
The Terminal manages to amuse, entertain, and inspire. Feb 6, 2018 | Full Review…
The Terminal manages to amuse, entertain, and inspire.
Megan Basham
Spielberg was able to make a post-9/11 film about a foreigner in an American airport without getting on a soap box about terrorism or airport anxiety Jan 17, 2016 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
Spielberg was able to make a post-9/11 film about a foreigner in an American airport without getting on a soap box about terrorism or airport anxiety
Kevin Carr
Lovely and well worth sharing with your family. Dec 29, 2010 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
Lovely and well worth sharing with your family.
Nell Minow
A crowd-pleasing and entertaining film about humanity and heart with excellent performances and competent directing from Spielberg. Apr 29, 2009 | Full Review…
A crowd-pleasing and entertaining film about humanity and heart with excellent performances and competent directing from Spielberg.
Felix Vasquez Jr.
Amiable if rather toothless fable. Sep 23, 2007 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
Amiable if rather toothless fable.
Rob Gonsalves
A sweet, heartwarming movie nothing more nothing less.
Super Reviewer
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.
a good drama film with a good cast. The film is good, and the cast definitely make it worth watching.
A feel-good comedy that is very different. I highly recommend watching it!
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