The Terminal (2004)

Foundas finds the film a buoyant, spirit-lifting fable, though its conflict is slight and a late subplot feels out of place. He praises Tom Hanks’s understated comic performance and the film’s optimistic outlook.

Nathan finds the film an elegant, caustic fable whose humor and sentiment are more distinctive than its romance. He especially praises Tom Hanks’s subtle performance and the film’s graceful visual craft.

Goodridge presents the film as an unabashedly sentimental feelgood heartwarmer. He praises Spielberg’s fluent craft and ability to move viewers.

Turan finds the film a charming, consistently amusing diversion, though its attempts at emotional and romantic payoff fall short. He especially praises Tom Hanks’s inventive, energetic comic performance.

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Uhlich finds the film frustratingly inconsistent, with perceptive moments undermined by crude slapstick and confused ideas. He praises Stanley Tucci’s performance and singles out the bar scene with jazz saxophonist Benny Golson as a standout moment of calm.

Jones finds the film affecting and amusing, but not fully convincing. He particularly praises Tom Hanks’s performance, while faulting Spielberg for avoiding the story’s harsher realities.

The critic finds the film a beguiling, charming feel-good fable, though overlong and overly sweet. They praise the meticulously realised airport set and its ordinary, bustling detail.

Bradshaw dismisses the film as irritating, over-sweet and ultimately empty. He singles out its brand-name product placements and contrived feel-good moments for criticism.

Morrall finds the film thoroughly enjoyable, with its relaxed pace giving the characters room to develop. He particularly praises Tom Hanks’s touching performance and the supporting cast’s memorable subplots.