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5.0 out of 5 stars
a very heartwarming comedy/drama (4.5/5), Nov 26 2007
This review is from: The Terminal (3-Disc Limited Edition) (DVD)
The Terminal is a terrific film,with just the right mix of humour and
drama.terrific acting all around and superbly directed by Steven
Spielberg,clearly demonstrating he has a gift for lighter fare as well
as his brilliance for darker material.the movie is essentially about a
man from a foreign country,who through no fault of this own,is forced
to live in one of the airports in New York.the movie then details his
struggle to survive in a foreign environment and to learn the
language.i loved the look of the film.it was well lit,giving it a
bright, sort of open mood.the sets were very authentic
looking.obviously all involved put a tremendous effort into the making
of this project and it shows.Tom Hanks is perfectly cast as the lead,as
is Catherine Zeta Jones as the romantic interest,which says a lot about
her talent as an actress,because i have never been a fan of hers.a lot
of credit has to go to the writers,who crafted the wonderful dialogue.i
really invested a lot emotionally in the the characters,especially the
two leads and that investment more than pays off.you can feel the
chemistry crackle between them. Stanley Tucci was also exceptional in
his supporting role.this is truly a wonderful movie;heartwarming and
inspirational without going overboard.in the hands of a less skilled
director,the terminal could have been a lesser movie.but,in the hands
of the master,this film is exceptional . 4.5/5
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