Humor, romance, and a character you can care about ...

Rating: 10/10 (18 March 2006)

Anyone who's ever felt totally out of place should be able to identify with Tom Hanks character in this film. Yet against all odds, Viktor Navorski proceeds to show us that a good heart, integrity, human ingenuity, and persistence can (almost) conquer all.
Determined to scale the twin peaks of bureaucracy and the female heart, Viktor's naive honesty and innate goodness give him a fighting chance as he battles the petty, foolish side of human nature. Before long, I was rooting for him on both fronts with all my heart.
I found the humor subtle and fun, and the growth and evolution of the main character compelling. I also enjoyed the supporting characters, and even the "bad guys" were interesting and multi-dimensional. A very enjoyable evening!