Despite hearing bad reviews for The Terminal, I obtained a copy anyway. I must say, I was pleasantly surprised.
The common complaints I heard were that it wasn’t that funny and that it was too long. I agree that it wasn’t hilarious, which is probably what some were expecting as I seem to recall the marketing for the movie saying that it was. But it’s a well constructed, smart movie all around.
Was it too long? Perhaps. But this movie kept my attention for its entirety as I watched before bed. This is impressive because I am notoriously prone to falling asleep or getting otherwise completely distracted when watching tv/movies at home.
My biggest complaint was the extremely high level of product placements. I understand that the products fit within the scope of the movie, but I often felt like shots were chosen for no reason other than to include a sign/banner/etc.
