The Terminal

[aren]

I saw a sneak preview of The Terminal and I was surprisingly shocked on how well it was done.

NO SPOILERS

From the get go, the movie shines in every way imaginable. Right off the bat we get into Viktor Navorski (Tom Hanks) character. The way the movie progresses is unbelievably perfect. The Terminal gives offers fun and comedy for the whole family to enjoy.

This movie reminded me of Finding Nemo. The way out there is a world underneath the ocean matches the way there is a world in this airport. Viktor Navorski goes through a lot of phases and emotions throughout the movie which makes this film stand out. Tom Hanks portrays Viktor Navorski in a brilliant manner. The emotions he shows from start to end makes you feel good and bad. Amelia (Catherine Zeta-Jones) played a good role, although I didn't know what to think of her at times. She was a mystery character throughout the movie, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. Frank Dixon (Stanley Tucci) played a great villain/enemy type character. I loved how he did everything in his power to prevent Viktor Navorski from leaving the terminal.

The support cast did an excellent job bringing much more to the story. Chi McBride, Diego Luna, and Barry Shabaka Henley added rich humor and great acting to this film. These characters all brought something to spice up the table as well as many other characters, which turned out to add more humor and story to the film. Debra Zane did an excellent job on the cast, as well as Steven Spielberg for using them in a superb manner.

This is without a doubt one of the greatest movies written. What the characters go through, discovers, finds, shows, loves, and does are mixed into one great film. Steven Spielberg did an outstanding job on directing what could be one of the best films of the year, if not, thee best. I don't think I've ever seen a movie that's this original and unique. You can go into detail Viktor Navorski learns the US ways, and he quickly adapts to its system.

The Terminal is a movie that'll shock you. It turned out to be a great film. From the acting to the story, this film has it all. See this fun flick with anyone and they will enjoy it. The Terminal offers great laughs, a great story, and an overall great experience.

Story: A+
Acting: A+
Visuals: N/A
Cinematography: A
Overall: A

[Sqoon]

This is my most anticipated movie this year and I'd ask some questions, but since it's only a week away, I can hold off. Cool that you liked it.

Well..how would you compare it to Catch Me If You Can? They sound almost similar in ingredient (Spielberg, Hanks, "the most fun you'll have at the theatres"), and that turned out to be one of the worst movies released that year (and 2002 was one disatrous year: The Hours, Chicago winning Best Picture...bleh).

[Rumpy]

I thought CMWYC was good. Not sure about this one. Looks like something my parents would really like.

[Drewbacca]

Seeing it tonight, can't wait.

Tomorrow I see Dodgeball.

[Drewbacca]

Shit... ass... damn... that was a good movie.

[Korian]

Wonderful and inspired Movie. At First the character Victor seemed very annoying to me and I didn't think it would work but he grew on me. Very unique and different but highly recommended, but I could do without some of the blatent pimping of brand names and products, but that's nothing you don't see in a Movie this day. Despair would enjoy this I think.

[kabuki]

I could spout off line after line of cliched sayings to detail how much I loved this movie, but I'll hold back and say that this just became one of my favorite films, ever. Comparing it to recent favorites of mine, I think I even like it better than Lost in Translation and Eternal Sunshine... and I love those movies.

The Terminal is touching, hilarious, and as close to perfect as possible.

[Giga Power]

I could spout off line after line of cliched sayings to detail how much I loved this movie, but I'll hold back and say that this just became one of my favorite films, ever. Comparing it to recent favorites of mine, I think I even like it better than Lost in Translation and Eternal Sunshine... and I love those movies.

The Terminal is touching, hilarious, and as close to perfect as possible.

Holy shit. You just made me want to see this.

[Despair]

Wonderful and inspired Movie. At First the character Victor seemed very annoying to me and I didn't think it would work but he grew on me. Very unique and different but highly recommended, but I could do without some of the blatent pimping of brand names and products, but that's nothing you don't see in a Movie this day. Despair would enjoy this I think.

I am looking forward seeing this. Its playing in the theater right next to my house, so I will try to find some time to see it. It might be one Spielberg movie(in the last few years) , that I can actually like

[Shinobi128]

http://www.snopes.com/travel/airline/airport.htm

Check out where the idea for the movie came from.