Actors: Tom Hanks, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Stanley Tucci
Review Summary and Plot Commentary about The Terminal
An immigrant fleeing the war that ravages his tiny Eastern European homeland finds himself stuck in the terminal of one of New York City's airports when the time of his landing clashes precisely with the point at which his nation of origin no longer exists, meaning that his passport and paperwork are no longer valid. As a man without a home, he takes up residence in the terminal itself, befriending the staff of the airport, and even falling in love.
--cath, Resident Scholar
Viktor Navorski (Tom Hanks) visits New york in search of a jazz musician who was a favorite of his fathers. When he lands he finds his country has been torn apart by a coup and he is stranded at Kennedy airport with no passport he cannot enter the US. Forced to remain at the terminal he camps out in a unused section of the sirport trying to attain proper documents. After 9 monthe he has become known by most of the staff at the airport and is involved in their personal and professional lives.
Airpot official Frank Dixon tries desperately to rid himself of this bureaucratic mix-up, and Amelia (Catherine Zeta-Jones) a flight attendent involves Viktor in her personal life problems.
--dena farquharson, Resident Scholar
Tom Hanks plays Victor Navorski, who comes from a fictional Eastern European country. Just as he lands in JFK airport, his country undergoes a revolution, and so his passport and visa are void. Frank Dixon, an airport official in customs and immigration, tells him that he cannot step onto US soil. Victor has no choice but to live in the airport.
Dixon, who is perplexed by the guileless Victor, hopes that Victor will step onto US soil just so that he will be arrested and fall under someone else's jurisdiction. But Victor is clever and manages to carve out a life for himself at the airport, while also tugging at the heartstrings of a very lovely flight attendant.
--Esther, Resident Scholar
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Analysis of The Terminal
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Ratings are on a 1-10 scale (Low to High)
Plot
Comedy, primarily
Yes
Time/era of movie:
- present (2000-2010)
Romance/Love/Hugging
Yes
Kind of romance:
- romance (general)
Kind of comedy
- vacation or seeing foreign culture
Main Character
Identity:
- Male
Age:
- 40's-50's
Is this an ordinary person caught up in events?
Yes
Hair color?
- brunette (Brown)
Body type
- (man) average
Ethnicity/Nationality
- Eastern European
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor?
- Strong but gentle sense of humor
Intelligence
- Average intelligence
Physique
- average physique
Secondary Main Character
Identity:
- Female
Hair color
- brunette (Black)
Hair style
- (woman) medium/shoulderlgn straight
Body type
- (woman) average
Ethnicity/Nationality
- White (American)
Main Adversary
Identity:
- Male
Age:
- 40's-50's
Profession/status:
- business executive
Body type
- (man) average
Ethnicity/Nationality
- White (American)
How sensitive is this character?
- hard edged
Intelligence
- Average intelligence
Physique
- average physique
Setting
United States
Yes
The US:
- Northeast
City?
Yes
City:
- New York
Style
Movie makes you feel...
- encouraged
Sex/nudity in movie?
Yes
What kind of sex:
- vague references only
Any profanity?
- None
