Tuesday, April 24, 2007

Review - Catch Me If You Can

"Catch Me If You Can" is a drama film, based on the real-life events of Frank Abagnale, Jr.
Frank Abagnale, Jr. was not your typical American teenager. By the time he was nineteen years old, he had been an airline pilot for TWA, a pediatrician in Atlanta, and a lawyer in Louisiana. He also managed to swindle millions of dollars in elaborate check fraud scams. All the while, he managed to stay one step ahead of the FBI...and the dogged investigation of Special Agent Carl Hanratty.
The most amazing part of this entire movie is the fact that everything that happened in the movie really did happen. It makes for an incredible film...and the story keeps you wondering what is going to happen next. The casting for the film was perfect...and everyone gives amazing performances. Tom Hanks and Leonardo DiCaprio both give great performances, and Christopher Walken received an Academy Award nomination for Supporting Actor for his portrayal of Frank Abagnale, Sr.
A great cat-and-mouse chase story...with great characters and an absolutely unbelievable plot. "Catch Me If You Can" is worth the chase.
Starring - Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hanks, Christopher Walken, Martin Sheen, James Brolin, and Jennifer Garner. Directed by Steven Spielberg.
Time - 2 hours, 21 minutes. Rated - PG-13 (Language, mild violence, some sexual content)

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