Catch Me If You Can (2002)

CATCH ME IN THE CAN
DiCaprio and Hanks combine with Spielberg to produce an amusing,true story of a young rebel (Leo) outfoxing Hanks' special FBI unit on counterfeiting for years. Leo is at his acting best, following in the footsteps of his "loose" mother and his rip-off specialist father.He uses his keen intellect to assume top quality jobs in the airlines, as a doctor, and finally a lawyer,cashing millions of dollars of bogus checks along his route. The picture frolics along for about an hour until, suddenly, it seemingly goes flat, even boring. And it's Hanks, working with the alacrity of Barnaby Jones and the acumen of Inspector Clousseau that's to blame. No recording devices, 3 agents at the party, no effective police backups, a literal crawl up the stairs at the party, a complete lack of aggressiveness, the ridiculous escape from Miami, all seem to point to a deliberate lengthening of the film. Add a really ludicrous semi-climax where Leo is set free, again garbed in a pilot's uniform, and the film loses all credibility. Summing up, the plot was there for a great movie;instead this reviewer saw a fair/good one.

Proof that Reality is Stranger and more Fun than Fiction
This film shows what Hollywood is capable of. Based on a true story, it is entertaining, moving and gripping throughout and has some funny moments and pieces of irony. For example, an armed Hanks in the laundromat; the guy in the airport carpark with the Handratty sign; Di Caprio asking for Hanks's ID, to name a few, are precious. Contemporary Hollywood really can still do genuine entertainment, even without resort to anyone being gratuitously shot, stabbed, punched, kicked or spat on. I would give it 5 stars but for the constant attributions to past events and time jumps. I just find flashbacks a bit of a give-away of the plot.

A fun, great paced film
I am not a Tom Hanks fan but I adore Leonardo Dicaprio. He is a wonderful actor and brilliant in everything he does. And this is one of my most favorite roles of his. Its perfect and entertaining. I couldn't believe it was actually based on a factual event. Its amazing to even think about while watching this film. The movie is actually a bit long, however, I barely felt it because there really is no down time or boring parts. It is a great chase like movie. Really captivating.