Very funny, feel-good movie

Rating: 9/10 (18 June 2004)

Tom Hanks is both funny and endearing in his role as a stranded foreigner. He pulls the accent off nicely, and is able to make us believe something that quite frankly seemed too far fetched before actually seeing the film. The Indian janitor steals the show with his performance - he has short, cutting jokes and an amazing gift for plate spinning. The evil character in the movie is very detestable, which makes everything work. Spielberg has come up with another great movie. There were numerous laugh-out-loud moments where the entire audience was cheering, and you are left genuinely rooting for Hanks' character. I would recommend this film to anyone looking for a fun two hours of entertainment.