The Terminal
{5/5} “I don’t let anyone look at my trash without an appointment.”
The Terminal, released in 2004
Victor Novarski arrives in New York to discover that there’s been a military coup in his home country of Krakozhia. His passport is no longer valid. As a man without a country he has to stay at the airport — he can’t enter the US. Even though he doesn’t speak much English, Victor is a resourceful and friendly person — he gradually figures out how things work in the airport.
It’s about promises, persistence, and friendship.
It’s loosely based on a true story (which happened in Paris).
Zoe Saldana plays an airport employee who goes to Star Trek conventions — a few years later she played Uhura in the new Star Trek movies.
Stars Tom Hanks, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and Stanley Tucci. Directed by Steven Spielberg (Bridge of Spies). The music by John Williams is terrific, particularly the end credits.
This is probably the 3rd time I’ve seen it.
July 14th, 2025 at 4:04 pm
I watched this movie again — it’s glorious.