Hello guys!! How’s
your summer break? I’ve been hyper busy like you guys and I’m head off to Nagano
for trip with ESS member from tomorrow!
This time, I would
like to introduce movie I watched while this break which is “The Terminal” This
movie was directed by Steven Spielberg in 2004 and feathered by Tom Hanks and Catharine
Zeta-Jones.
This story was
created based on true story of Mehran Karimi Nasseri, person who lived in Charles
de Gaulle Airport.
Story line
Viktor Navorski
(Tom Hanks) is the man from country called Krakozhia. However, while he was on
the air plane, to America, civil revolution occurred in his country. So since
America no longer recognize Krakozhia as country, he lost all his right as citizen
of Krakozhia, so had no choice to get into America or going back to his county,
but to stay in JFK airport.
While he was
waiting to go into America to fulfill his father’s dream to get autograph from
Benny Golson, He met women who work as cabin attendant named Amelia (Catharine
Zeta-Jones) He suddenly fell in love to her, and he tries to get her attention
in many ways.
Can he get her
feeling and get into America in the end?
You can know concise
storyline from here.
Fantastic Casts There are so many famous actors in this movie; first of all, the director is Steven Spielberg. He is super famous director and as his recent work, The adventure of Tin tin (2011), War Horse (2011) Smash (2012) Lincoln (2013) etc... Are well known. Although he is famous for the director of E.T, which is sort of fancy movie, his works often has really strong message. This movie “Terminal” is one of them, I can feel his message of how torrent politics can affect everyday life and right of the person.
As leading actor,
Tom Hanks is in this movie; His acting was really natural and showed how Viktor
get used to his life in airport. For example, Viktor couldn’t speak English
well, but during his 9month of stay, he mastered English and he talks really naturally.
This shows how he grew up a lot through his airport life very well.
Other than Tom
Hanks, Catharine Zeta-Jones known in “Chicago” 2002 and Stanley Tucci from “Devil
Wears Prada” 2006 are in this movie as well, their acting brought very nice
twists to this movie.
This is romance movie
but it’s not just romance, there are also comedy part, very emotional part,
political message, problem of discrimination, many circumstance made this movie
complex, yet easy, clear enough to understand. This is really great movie to
watch, you are going to cry for sure, over and over!
This is something
you should watch in your life time!
Please watch this movie when you got time!
Trailer is aviable for you on you-tube
I've seen this movie several years ago! I didn't know when I was watching, but was very surprised to know that the movie was based on a true story afterwards. I love airplanes so I love going to airports too, but would never want to live in one! Your blog made me want to watch the movie again! (Mai.T)
ReplyDeleteWow! There are a lot of super star actorS!!! I may be watch the film, but I cannot remember the storyline. Your explanation helps me recall my old memory. Besides, I am so surprised that the film is based on a real story, which gets me more intersted. I would like to spend time in an airport, where I hope some beautiful woman talk to me..., that is just dream in my future...... (Shinya Uchida)
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ReplyDeleteI saw this movie when I was very young. However, I still remember it beacuse I laughed it a lot. Probably, at that time, I was only able to understand the funny part but I am sure I will have a different feeling if I see this again.
ReplyDeleteI did not know he had to stay in an airport in such a complexed situation.And I did not know it was made by Steven Spielberg when I was young. I love his movies though I haven't seen them all. Yet,I saw Lincoln and cried in the theater. I know he has a some kind of strong message in his movie. I want to see The Terminal again!
Yuka Sakurai
I've never seen this movie! I'm surprised that there are lot of famous actors in this movie. I thought this movie is just a comedy and romance. But, it has serious part, such as discrimination and political messages. Also, this movie is based on true story and it makes me interesting to watch. I really want to watch this movie!
ReplyDeleteJuzo Nogami
I've never seen this movie! I'm surprised that there are lot of famous actors in this movie. I thought this movie is just a comedy and romance. But, it has serious part, such as discrimination and political messages. Also, this movie is based on true story and it makes me interesting to watch. I really want to watch this movie!
ReplyDeleteJuzo Nogami
I've heard of this movie before, but I have never seen it! I'm surprised at the cast and to hear that this story is based on true story! Steven Spielberg is a genius in making movie and excludes charisma for casting such famous actors. I love to watch it when I have time! Thank you for your recommendation!
ReplyDeleteMaria Yaka
I don't remember the specific story, but I have saw this movie. The scene when Tom Hanks collects lots of pushing carts to get lots of coin moneys, but other than that, I don't remember anything else.
ReplyDeleteKenichiro Ikari
I know this movie ,but I haven't seen it before. I heard that this movie is really good from somebody else too! It looks funny. I might have to go out to rent it!
ReplyDeleteHaruka Kato
Thanks for adding a lot of information, photos and video clips. I enjoyed that movie too, though the story was a big fantastic (i.e., fantasy-like) for me. However, Tom Hanks succeeds at any film he plays in, so I think it was his acting that made it a good film. Viktor's accent is terrific and the human kindness that he shows in his character, despite his hardships and oppression by US bureaucracy is really great. I think a lot of Americans feel repressed by "the system" like Viktor does, so they might cheer when they see him leave the airport at last. How about you?
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