Almost Two Decades Later, No One Could Outshine Steven Spielberg's Ultimate 'Comfort Movie'
The legendary director created a beautiful story that fans still enjoy watching after all these years.
There are a lot of movies based on true stories, which are very different in genres, from thriller to drama, and also vary in how much each of them is true to the original story.
One of the best movies in this subgenre came out in 2004, and even though it is only an adaptation of the original events, it managed to win the hearts of many fans.
The Terminal is a comedy-drama directed by the legendary Steven Spielberg, and was inspired by the story of Mehran Karimi Nasseri, an Iranian refugee who lived in the departure lounge of Charles de Gaulle Airport for 18 years due to legal complications.
The film used the story as the basis for its own plot, which revolves around Viktor Navorski, portrayed by Tom Hanks, a citizen of the fictional country of Krakozhia who gets stuck at New York City's John F. Kennedy International Airport.
The reason is that by the time he arrives in the United States, the government of his homeland has been overthrown and his passport is no longer valid.
Without permission to enter the U.S. and with no way to return home, Viktor must live in the airport for a long time.
With a compelling plot and great acting from Hanks, Stanley Tucci, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Diego Luna, Zoe Saldaña and others, you will find yourself immersed in this heartwarming story in no time.
A great mix of comedy and drama, with each actor giving their best performance, it is full of absolutely adorable moments, becoming a sort of "comfort movie" for many fans who enjoy re-watching it from time to time.
The Terminal is also a great example of a bygone era of Hollywood, as the set for the movie was built inside one of the hangars at Palmdale Regional Airport, rather than using a combination of real locations and CGI.