Kevin Lazzari | Special to the Fitzhugh
I have probably watched almost every Tom Hanks movie ever made and The Terminal is one of my favourites.
When you view a film from Hanks you are always treated to a great couple of hours. I cannot think of a movie that starred Tom Hanks and thought that was a waste of time.
Each movie is special for different reasons. Tom puts his heart and soul into each character that he portrays for the benefit of the audience. I applaud him for making us understand the concept of suspension of disbelief.
The Terminal takes us on a fantastic journey of humans being empathetic towards each other. It reminds me of our current situation and how I have witnessed random acts of kindness throughout our small mountain town.
The Terminal is a microcosm of the human condition and the film slowly shows how people can overcome any obstacle thrown at them. There is one scene where Tom Hanks generates a scheme on how to make money to buy food against all odds of the establishment - it is one of my favourite scenes and I could watch that specific segment over and over.
The writer really came up with a novel concept and Tom Hanks was razor sharp in executing his role. The movie has a pace that certain viewers will find too slow and wish it progressed at a faster pace. The beauty of the film is it rolls at a steady pace and does not submit to the pressures of Hollywood.
I was truly rooting for Tom’s Hanks character at each and every turn of his journey. If you are looking for a fun movie to watch please check out The Terminal.
Kevin Lazzari, owner of Video Stop in Jasper, is reviewing movies for the Fitzhugh.
The Terminal (2004) is available on DVD, Blu-ray and for digital download.
