The Terminal

DreamWorks Distribution | Release Date: June 18, 2004

8.1	USER SCORE Universal acclaim based on 385 Ratings

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Sebe2012Dec 8, 2014

Considering how particular the states in immigration and border control, The film is so unrealistic. In reality , someone like tom hanks character would end up in a detention centre and eventually kicked out of the states.However SpielbergConsidering how particular the states in immigration and border control, The film is so unrealistic. In reality , someone like tom hanks character would end up in a detention centre and eventually kicked out of the states.However Spielberg sugar coats and tones down such story to show how kind the states to the american audience and the world . Tom Hanks's character is coming from an imaginary Eastern European country in turmoil but all he would like to do in New York is to see a jazz concert. Such a thing can only happen in a Spielberg film… Expand

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RyanM.Sep 6, 2005

This movie tries to charm in the cliched Spielberg way. But except for a few moments, this movie disappoints. Completely absurd and unbelievable, the story becomes more and more ridiculous as the movie progresses. Hanks is also disappointing This movie tries to charm in the cliched Spielberg way. But except for a few moments, this movie disappoints. Completely absurd and unbelievable, the story becomes more and more ridiculous as the movie progresses. Hanks is also disappointing with a stereotypical and uneven performance. This Spielberg fairytale is one of his worst.… Expand

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M4uveJan 2, 2021

Awful. Spielberg is a great director and Hanks a fantastic actor, we all know that. If, however, you were to take Spielberg's penchant for overly emotional schmalztz and channel that into Hanks' ability to emote you end up with this maudlinAwful. Spielberg is a great director and Hanks a fantastic actor, we all know that. If, however, you were to take Spielberg's penchant for overly emotional schmalztz and channel that into Hanks' ability to emote you end up with this maudlin rubbish. Comedy can be farcial but should still be rooted in reality. The completely unbelievable nature of every plot point undermines any emotional resonance whatsoever. I give it 3 out of 10. It is still the product of a master of cinematic direction and very much looks like it. The minor characters are well cast and say something funny, every now and again. And, of course, Tom Hanks is extremely watchable. Honestly, if pretty much anyone else was cast in the lead role this films 2 hour duration really would feel like 9 months stuck in an airport terminal.… Expand

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JerryW.Jan 3, 2009

This movie was inane and completely unbelievable. I expect much more from Spielberg and Hanks. A completely lame script has people acting in ways that make no sense. Huge disappointment.

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bunnyc.Sep 2, 2005

Could this be worse? One unbelievable plot point after another. Writing that only an idiot could tolerate.

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