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Summary: DiCaprio the Heartthrob Is Back
Review: Steven Spielberg, Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks do their usual superb jobs of directing and acting. They bring to life the true story of Frank Abagnale, Jr., an incredibly gifted con man who spent four years impersonating an airline pilot, a doctor, and a lawyer from ages 16-20 and "earning" millions of dollars while at it. FBI agent Carl Hanratty (Tom Hanks) is hot on his trail the while. Christopher Walken plays Abagnale's father brilliantly and it is in the disappointments and failings of the father that the genius of the son is born. Abagnale, Jr. can teach himself anything plus he can also charm the birds from the trees. He has nerves of steel when doing one of his impersonations and can think very fast on his feet. Yet he is also heartbroken from 16-20 over his mother's leaving the father he adores and the father slowly drifting and falling further and further from mainstream life as a result. Abagnale, Jr. clearly wants to save his father and restore his parents' marriage as the end goal of his impersonations. In this he is still clearly a teenager of divorced parents trying but failing to come to grips with that reality. I was surprised to learn that this film is almost 3 hours long since it is so fast paced. DiCaprio is again a heartthrob here, as we haven't seen him since "Titanic" but he's also so much more. See it.
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Summary: Classic Spielberg.
Review: Steven Spielberg directed two movies that were released in 2002. One was MINORITY REPORT, that sci-fi futuristic suspense film starring Tom Cruise. That movie represented the "new" Spielberg, the director who's view of the world has become much more dark and sinister. Yet, in that film there were hints of the of comedy and dark humor that were reminiscent of the "old" family friendly Spielberg. Spielberg's other film of 2002 is CATCH ME IF YOU CAN and it's a classic Spielberg piece in everyway.The movie is warm, light-hearteded, and full of nostaligia. That is ironic in a way considering the movie is based upon the crime spree of the world's most successful con artist, Frank Abagdale. Of course, if you've read Frank's memoir of the same name, you know that's how the book is too. Therefore, the film stays true to the spirit of the book, messing with history just enough to make the movie more compelling, dramatic, and lively. The whole look of the film; from the cars, clothing, hairstyles, and Christmas ornaments; captures the style and era of the mid-1960's. The soundtrack is great and the movie's main theme is another tune that makes a nice addition to the John Williams canon. Every performance Tom Hanks has done since SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE has beengolden and CATCH ME IF YOU CAN is no exception. Leonardo DiCaprio does a wonderful job as the main character and Christopher Walken pulls off a supporting performance that should earn him an Oscar nomination. The movie is fun to watch and hearkens back to the good old days of Spielberg when he made movies that were just good movies. It does lack depth, but not every film has to change the world.
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Summary: A multilevel movie
Review: You can watch this marvelous movie at various levels. As entertainment only, for it is perfectly paced, full of unexpected turning points, whit a gloriously charming Di caprio and a human yet unrelenting Tom Hanks.Or maybe you can consider it a moral tale of misery, crime and redemption, the victim of his parents' separation who compensate resorting to a brilliant if fraudulent life,but,oh,so lonely at the end!, and Tom Hanks as is guardian and saviour angel. Or you can consider it a marvelously represented cop and robber story, being glad that there is no violence and no exploding buildings but there are many funny moments; in any case, you will have watched one of the best movies in ages!
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Summary: Catch me if you can
Review: The film CATCH ME IF YOU CAN,directed by Steven Spielberg,tells the true story of the probably most popular fraudster of the USA in the Fifties.
Frank Abagnale (Leonardo DiCaprio) is a bright kid from a middle-class home who becomes an accomplished cheat before his 17th birthday by palming himself as an airline pilot,a doctor and even an attorney and by paying bills with his counterfeit checks.
He steals almost $4 Million in the whole world while his father (Christopher Walken) gets in trouble with the taxman and has to sell everything,ending up working for the Post Office.And while his mother (Nathalie Baye),who had an affair with one of her husband's rich friends before,which led to the divorce,marries her new boyfriend.
FBI agent Carl Hanratty(Tom Hanks) tries grimly to catch Frank who rings him every Christmas Eve to ask about his estranged daughter and wishes him well.
One Christmas, Carl catches Frank in France,but does the story end there? Steven Spielberg chose some brilliant actors for his film who bring a lot of quip and alsö seriousness into this true story of Frank W. Abagnale.
It is a very good film and Leonardo DiCaprio convinces the audience in his role as an 16 year old cheat,just like Tom Hanks as a subborn FBI agent.
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Summary: This Was a Geat movie
Review: Catch Me If you can is a great movie for the entire family. The movie was funny, well acted, and had a great cast. I thought all of the characters were portrayed very well. This was a great movie.
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Summary: I Could And I Did Catch It
Review: Let's see. A young con man impersonates an airline co-pilot, a doctor, and a lawyer; in the process, he cashes over four million dollars in bad checks. When he's finally arrested, convicted, and imprisoned, he is released early to go to work for the FBI. Is this a great country or what? Stephen Spielberg's CATCH ME IF YOU CAN is based on the true story of Frank Abagnale, Jr. (Leonardo DiCaprio), who conned his way to outrageous fortune before he was even old enough to buy a beer. The Abagnale family is on the cusp of implosion, and when his parents finally split, do does Frank, Jr. As a 16-year-old living on his own, he quickly learns one thing: as long as you can write a check, you can survive another day. DiCaprio at last sheds his bubblegum "Titanic" image and turns in an impressive performance. He shows some remarkable range in a role that is fundamentally and inherently complex. Tom Hanks is solid as FBI Agent Carl Hanratty, who stubbornly and relentlessly pursues Abagnale from one con to the next. But it is Christopher Walken as Frank, Sr. who steals the show; Walken effectively portrays the senior Abagnale as a shrewd, yet vulnerable businessman overwhelmed with financial troubles--a con man himself who is pleased with his son's daring duplicity. I would have liked for the film to dive deeper into the ingenious machinations of Frank, Jr's check forging ability, and the Sixties Retro opening credits are so annoying I almost walked out then and there. Yet CATCH ME IF YOU CAN, not even close to Spielberg's best work, is still very entertaining, and well worth a visit to your local cinema.
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Summary: Fabulous performance from two fabulous actors
Review: It was said that Catch Me If You Can and the Gangs of New York are testing stones for the box office attraction of Leonardo DiCaprio after the failure of The Beach. Indeed Leo did a very good job in Catch Me If You Can. Co-starring with Tom Hanks, whose acting is nearly unquestionable; Leo's performance is no second grade to Tom. Telling the true story of Frank Abagnale Jr., a 16 year old school boy turned fraud cheque expert, Leonardo has captured the essence of the character who show gradual psychological changes with huge dilemma inside: on one hand he needs to survive in the cruel material world and on the other hand he doesn't want to be hunted down as a criminal. He took up different fake roles as a pilot, a doctor and a lawyer, which all requires strict standard of accreditation without being questioned. However, he who scored all these successes was not happy with his life. He tried to confess to his father-in-law to be but was not taken seriously. It is sometimes interesting that people would prefer to believe in lies instead of the truth. The problem is where is the truth for this tragic character now? Also where could he position himself in the world while he believes there is nobody to trust anymore? His father is far from being able to help, while his mother is already occupied with a new family, he seemed to be alone and on the run by himself. Strangely enough, Tom Hanks, who was the agent to catch him for his deeds become his only soul mate that he could call on Christmas Eves. The tie between these characters are interesting in a way that both saw something inside each other, but because of the difference in position that they could not let each other have a minute of rest. This is a very touching story delivered by two really really good actors who brought these two real characters back to life again in front of the audience. Leonardo DiCaprio's performance is way back on track and Tom Hanks' attention to details in character building is just shockingly good. These are the characters that you would care for during the movie, for you would find it difficult to stay on a bystander's point of view.
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Summary: Be Sure To Catch This Flick
Review: The (almost) true story of Frank Abagnale, Jr.'s adventures as a juvenile con man has been made into a great movie. Leonardo DiCaprio stars as Frank, who runs away from home when his parents are going to get divorced, and poses as a pilot, a doctor, a lawyer, and other praiseworthy professions in order to pass phony checks and win the hearts of girls everywhere. Tom Hanks plays Carl Hanratty, the FBI agent out to catch Frank. The story is great, the acting is superb (Hanks's Boston accent is hilarious), and the jokes are great. This movie is very clever, and you will be laughing long after you leave the theater (this movie has the world's greatest knock-knock joke in it).
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Summary: Two mice fell into a bowl of cream . . .
Review: 2002 was a knock-out year for Steven Spielberg. Minority Report amazed audiences during the summer and Catch Me If You Can giddily amused them during the winter. Catch Me If You Can chronicles the life of Frank Abagnale Jr. (Leonardo DiCaprio), a master con-artist who cashed bogus checks while passing himself off as a pilot, doctor, and lawyer. While such a lifestyle may appear glamorous and exciting on the outside, the truth of the matter was that Frank was actually a sad and troubled teenager who could only maintain a relationship with two people in his life - his father (Christopher Walken) and the FBI agent pursuing him (Tom Hanks). DiCaprio displays an impressive acting range as he moves from light and charming into brooding and distraught whenever the story calls for it. Hanks in the role of Carl Hanratty hits another home run and proves himself once more to be the Jimmy Stewart of his generation. His Hanratty is not the cliche law enforcement officer who obsesses over his prey day and night, but rather a complex father figure who feels that Abagnale can be salvaged from his life of crime. As the pursuit drags on, Hanratty develops a respect, and then a concern, for Abagnale. The growth of this relationship proves to be touching and amusing at the same time. This film probably will not rank among the pantheon of the great Spielberg films, but it will definitely not diminish his legacy. Catch it if you can!
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Summary: Catch Me if You Can
Review: I really liked this film. Steven Spielberg does an excellent job of recreating the "60's" right up to the hair-sprayed hair, Samsonite luggage and the scenes around the airport terminal. Everything Tom Hanks does turns to gold and I don't think this is any exception. Although not a fan of Leonardo DiCaprio, he does a very good job in this film.
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