Review of The Terminal (2004) by Kandy L — 22 Jun 2012
'The Terminal' is a story-telling masterpiece with all the elements of modern filmmaking. Viktor Navorski (Tom Hanks) is 'trapped' at Kennedy airport. He can't go home because of a war that has broken out.
He can't go to NY because his visa/passport is not valid due to the fact that his country has 'ceased to exist', leaving him a citizen of 'nowhere'. The story-telling is so wonderful because it establishes circumstance with depth, wit and humor while adapting to surroundings with energy and focus.
The camerawork, direction and cinematography is top-notch (what else would you expect from Spielberg?) Tom Hanks is brilliant and completely believable as an Eastern European citizen...down to the accent.
Stanley Tucci had a great performance as well...his best since 'Big Night'. I love Catherine Zeta-Jones, but her role was not only slightly annoying but almost unbelievable at times. Not her greatest performance, but she's so easy on the eyes, you hardly care.
There were some scenes that were a little over the top, but overall the story unfolded nicely. The true romance of the film is not in the story between Viktor (Hanks) and Amelia (Zeta-Jones). Moreover, it is in the way it showcases human spirit.
That is the true love story. My advice is see the film.
This review of The Terminal (2004) was written by Kandy L on 22 Jun 2012.
The Terminal has generally received positive reviews.
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