The Terminal (2004)
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Critic Consensus: 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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Cast
as Viktor Navorski
as Amelia
as Frank Dixon
as Mulroy
as Enrique Cruz
as Thurman
as Ray Thurman
as Gupta Rajan
as Torres
as Salchak
as Max
as Karl Iverson
as Waylin
as Bobby Alima
as Nadia
as First Class Steward
as Milodragovich
as Covernment Inspector
as Government Inspector
as Lucy
as Woman With Cart
as Transportation Liaison
as Yoshinoya Manager
as Brookstone Manager
as Swatch Manager
as Discovery Store Manager
as La Perla Employee Julie
as Burger King Employee
as Burger King Employee
as Godiva Employee
as Soundworks Dave
as CBP Officer
as CBP Officer
as CBP Officer
as CBP Officer
as CBP Officer
as CBP Officer
as CBP Officer
as Man on Phone
as Businessman
as Young Drug Trafficker
as Cab Driver Goran
as Ramada Inn Clerk
as Himself
as Bass
as Piano
as Drums
as Drums
as Cab Driver
as Janitor
as CBP Inspector
as Anchor
as Anchor
as Field Reporter
as Passenger
as Passenger
as Passenger
as Passenger
as Passenger
as Homeland Security Officer
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Critic Reviews for The Terminal
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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.
Even in the desolation of an airport lounge at midnight, Viktor is too pure, we realize, to entertain the ghost of a dirty thought.
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.
The concept was there; the production abilities were there. It's the execution that fell apart.
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.
Probably the worst-directed film Spielberg has ever made.
Audience Reviews for The Terminal
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.
Super Reviewer
a good drama film with a good cast. The film is good, and the cast definitely make it worth watching.
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The Terminal Quotes
| Janitor: | Do you have an appointment? |
| 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? |
| Viktor Navorski: | You... you have two stamp. One red, one green. |
| Delores Torres: | So? |
| Viktor Navorski: | So, I have chance go New York, 50-50. |
| Delores Torres: | [laughs] Yes, that's a beautiful way to look at it. But America doesn't work that way. |
| Amelia Warren: | You told me you were delayed, you never said it was for nine months! |
| 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? |
| Viktor Navorski: | You... you have two stamp. One red, one green. |
| Delores Torres: | So? |