Loosely based on the story of Mehran Karimi Nasseri... very loosely

Rating: 10/10 (7 October 2010)

Although some claim it is based on a true story, it's very loosely based on the story of Mehran Karimi Nasseri. The only similarity is the fact that the airport forced them to live in a terminal for an unprecedented amount of time. Wikipedia the biography of Mehran Karimi Nasseri if you want more information.
Back to The Terminal. This film was great, every minute is something different and the outcome always unpredictable. You have a love/hate relationship with the enemy during most of the film.
This film is definitely worth watching, it's the type of film you could watch over and over during a certain period of time since the story is unique and the events are creative.
Tom Hanks did very well acting and portraying his character. Sadly this film doesn't get the attention it deserves. There is a reason why there are two love stories, and the events don't have to be predictable in order for it to be a great film.
Watch it! Enjoy it and take it for what it is.
(If you're wondering why an airport would allow someone to live in a terminal, read information on Mehran Karimi Nasseri. It will not spoil the film since this film is very, very loosely based on his life. To my amazement, it was longer than I'd ever expect legally possible.)