A movie with a message

Rating: 10/10 (4 February 2005)

This was one wonderful movie and deserves a lot of introspection. It brings out several subtle but powerful messages throughout its course..
The "Terminal" that Navorski is stuck in symbolizes the world we live in and the time he spends there symbolizes Life itself.
The movie's strongest message is that "Life itself is one long wait amidst its various activities and experiences" and hence "Patience is the virtue of life".
Most of us have faced situations where life has reached a dead-end and we feel entangled in the web of problems and miseries of life. This is symbolized by Navorski's predicament at the Terminal. Frustration is not an answer, nor is running away or "escaping" it. The solution is to accept the Reality of the situation and adapt our life accordingly by handling all of life's problems with a sense of duty, by putting in our best efforts and leaving the rest to take its own course. Navorski does exactly this during his stint at the "Terminal".
Another important message he brings out is that Humanity and Love are the basis of all life and all of our actions need to be based on these principles.
Navorski shows this in ample measure by his compassion for fellow human beings and in the end is ready to sacrifice his goal and his wishes for the well-being of his friends.
In short, Navorski exemplifies an ideal human being.