Catch Me If You Can

Genre: crime drama 

With: Leonardo DiCaprio (Frank Abagnale Jr.), Christopher Walken (Frank Sr.), Tom Hanks (Carl Hanratty), Nathalie Baye (Paula Abagnale), Martin Sheen (Roger Strong), Amy Adams (Brenda Strong)

Director: Steven Spielberg

Screenplay: Jeff Nathanson (based on the book by Frank W. Abagnale and Stan Redding)

Release: 2002

Studio: DreamWorks, Kemp Company, Splendid Pictures et al.   

Rating: PG-13

MBiS score: 8.3/10

American Ingenuity… for Better and for Worse

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Story-line: in a few short years (from 1963 to 1969), young Frank Abagnale became a master forger and imposter making headlines everywhere in America. Here’s his story… copycats beware!

Pluses: fine acting by Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hanks and cast, a rollicking screenplay that conjures up the swinging 60s, top-level direction, photography and production values.

Minuses: none really.

Comments: with its twists and turns, funny episodes and serious moments, CATCH ME IF YOU CAN is more than a conventional caper flick; it evolves into a battle of wits between one daring young fraudster and the seasoned cop who believes the kid can be rehabilitated. It also provides Leonardo DiCaprio with several memorable scenes as he struts with flight attendants or runs like a hawk swooping down on its prey. If you feel listless one of these nights, Spielberg and company will have you bouncing around like one of Frank’s brazenly bad cheques. Have fun!

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