Terminal
Terminal

Terminal

2015Movie109 minJapanese

The masterpiece of Shino Sakuragi, who won the 149th Naoki Prize for "HOTEL ROYAL" in 2013, is now a motion picture. A lawyer burdened with an inexpiable sin, and an accused woman who seals her past and keeps it a secret. In Kushiro, Hokkaido, the pair who chose a faraway town as the terminal station of their lives encounters and develops a moving drama by starting new lives. Koichi Sato enters new territory his performance, while Tsubasa Honda plays a serious character which creates a new image for herself. Machiko Ono, Shidou Nakamura, Shigeru Izumiya and other talented cast members join in the film.

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IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes22%
Metacritic32/100
Google Users54%
Director: Vaughn SteinGenres: Thriller, Crime, Mystery

Plot Summary

In a shadowy city, a deadly cat-and-mouse game unfolds between a mysterious hitwoman and a dangerous criminal enterprise. As two hitmen take on a mysterious contract, they become entangled in a web of deception. The film culminates in a shocking revelation that ties all the characters together in unexpected ways.

Critical Reception

Terminal received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics, with many finding the plot convoluted and nonsensical. Audiences were similarly unimpressed, leading to poor box office performance and a general consensus that the film failed to deliver on its stylish premise.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its visual style and Margot Robbie's performance, but criticized for a confusing and underdeveloped plot.
  • Many found the film to be a stylish but ultimately hollow experience with little substance.
  • The narrative was frequently described as convoluted, making it difficult for viewers to connect with the characters or the story.

Google audience: While some viewers appreciated the film's dark atmosphere and Margot Robbie's performance, a significant portion found the plot overly complicated and difficult to follow, leading to disappointment.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in Budapest, Hungary, with the intention of creating a visually distinct and atmospheric urban setting that felt both contemporary and timeless.

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