I found the movie, Terminal, entertaining, humorous, believable, and uplifting.

Rating: Null/10 (19 July 2004)

I had seen a segment on a well known and respected news show about a man who had been trapped in an airport terminal in Europe for more than a year. Consequently, I went to the movie, Terminal, to see how Spielberg would deal with this kind of topic.
I was pleasantly surprised. Tom Hanks' performance was believable. The supporting cast was strong. I laughed out loud in the theater several times even though I don't do that. I was intrigued with how a foreigner who spoke little English dealt with his circumstances. The virtues of honesty, kindness, loyalty, and patience were embedded throughout the story. I was amazed and amused by the creativeness and inventiveness of Tom and the other characters. I left the theater with a strong sense of hope. It reaffirmed my belief that following the rules, helping others, and having goals, no matter how small or personal, are possible in the most difficult situations. Never give up. People can control how they react to overwhelming difficulties and succeed. I really enjoyed the movie.