Great fun, just don't think about it

Rating: 9/10 (30 August 2018)

I love Tom Hanks. I know it's a cliched thing to say, but Tom Hanks is the greatest person who is currently alive. And this film really cemented my love for him.
I honestly think that without Tom Hanks I would have hated this movie. It's a stupid, stupid idea. It makes no sense and is really contrived. BUT (and this is the biggest 'but' of all time) it works because Tom Hanks is so unbelievably charming.
He owns this role, after a while you almost forget that this is Tom Hanks just wandering around an airport for two hours. And it's important to remember that this is just Tom Hanks walking around an airport for two hours, BUT IT WORKS SO WELL.
And because Tom Hanks is so great, you really connect with the other characters and feel the emotional weight of all the scenes. You want these people to achieve their goals, even if they are incredibly stupid.
Stanley Tucci serves as a great comedic antagonist. He's the villain you love to hate and he adds so much character to what could have easily been a one-note villain.
If you're in the mood for a fun, heartwarming movie, then I couldn't recommend this enough.