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Story of Frank Abagnale Jr., a young con artists who passes himself off as a pilot, doctor, lawyer, and cashes in millions of dollars of fraudulent checks, with the FBI hot on his trail.
Genre: Feature Film-Comedy
Rating: PG13
Release Date: 10-APR-2007
Media Type: DVD

An enormously entertaining (if somewhat shallow) affair from blockbuster director Steven Spielberg. Leonardo DiCaprio stars as Frank Abagnale, Jr., a dazzling young con man who spent four years impersonating an airline pilot, a doctor, and a lawyer--all before he turned 21. All the while he's pursued by a dedicated FBI agent named Carl Hanratty (Tom Hanks), whose dogged determination stays one step behind Abagnale's spontaneous wits. Both DiCaprio and Hanks turn in enjoyable performances and the movie has a bouncy rhythm that keeps it zipping along. However, it never gets under the surface of Frank's drive to lose himself in other identities, other than a simplistic desire to please his father (Christopher Walken, excellent as always), nor does it explore the complex mechanics of fraud with any depth. By the movie's end, it feels like one of Frank's pilot uniforms--appearance without substance. --Bret Fetzer

Customer Reviews:

• Wild Chase
  Let me start by saying I am not a DiCaprio fan at all, in fact I can hardly stand the sight of him. That being said this is still a pretty good movie and Tom Hanks is wonderful. Jennifer Garner makes a brief appearance in the movie as well. Entertaining, funny, and a great chase, I would definately recommend this to anyone....more info
• Spielberg on an off-day.
  Steven Spielberg directed crime caper based on a true story in which Leonardo DiCaprio plays a young master con artist who passes himself off as a doctor, lawyer and pilot among other things whilst jetting around America and the world living off cashed fraudulent cheques to the tune of millions of dollars, whilst Tom Hanks's FBI agent tries to apprehend him. A surprisingly dull effort from Spielberg which dragged for the two hours plus that it ran: I was looking at my watch wondering when it was going to end, frankly. Not Spielberg's best by a long shot: perhaps he doesn't do true life stories as well as fiction? Because he was clearly having an off-day here. Not recommended....more info
• Slick And Stylish, An Excellent Cat & Mouse Chase
  Catch Me If You Can is one of those true story movies that achieves a rarity. It gives you a really interesting and intense film while still keeping its feet on the ground and not going overboard or off track with the initial story.
  
  This film is based around the true life of Frank Abagnale Jr. who became known as an expert impostor, who managed to con Pan Am airlines out of millions of dollars by impersonating a pilot, a doctor and a legal prosecutor. In the movie it generally keeps to the core roots of Franks story and the man himself was even involved in the making of the movie.
  
  The film is set out from his teenage days and shows a young man who has a talent of confidence. This confidence allows him to fit into any role he's presented with and at the start of the movie we see him impersonating a teacher, which ultimately gets him into trouble. He's a kid who idolises his father, a man who's in serious trouble with the IRS and is being cheated on by his wife, Franks mother. Frank Jr's parents split and Frank runs away to Manhattan with just $25 in his checking account. Determined to clear his Fathers losses and repair his parents marriage, Frank becomes one of the biggest con artists ever known to the United States. The film then turns into a cat & mouse chase between Frank & FBI Agent Carl Hanratty, but what starts as a felon being chased by a cop turns into a father & son type relationship.
  
  The film itself is just incredible, the settings and the script are just superb and have a certain style and confidence very rarely seen in movies these days. It has real life situations taking place that to some would seem utterly unbelievable, yet the film makers display these situations with such a confidence (Due to them being true situations and all) that it's pulled off without it detracting from the film itself.
  
  There's one scene in particular which I'm thinking about and it's a point in which Carl actually manages to find Frank and get into his Motel room while Frank is still there. At this stage in the film Carl is unaware of what Frank looks like and Frank, with his sheer exuberance manages to convince Carl, with no proof what so ever, that he's the man who's caught Frank and had him arrested moments earlier. Taken in by his confidence, Carl believes the story and allows Frank to leave the room and ultimately escape. Of course to most people this would seem utterly ridiculous but the way it's put together in the film, it works perfectly.
  
  A very good movie that is a masterpiece in my eyes and unfortunately overlooked by many. Buy it or rent it, I promise you wont be disappointed either way....more info
• Cash Me If You Can
  A well polished film based on the true story of a con-artist who for a time outsmarted the allmighty F.B.I. in his forgery and circulation of false cashier's checks.
  
  The film is a light drama surrounding the character of Leonardo DiCaprio who finds himself on his own at an early age. He soon learns that he has good skills in being a con-man and forging checks to get paid. He continues this scam for years but the F.B.I. under an agent played by Tom Hanks is on his tail. The U.S. being too hot, he soon goes in hiding in France to continue his life of crime.
  
  This is a great film in every sense. It is a touching drama but remains on the humorous note throughout the film. DiCaprio played his role very well as did Christopher Walken as his father. Tom Hanks essentially played himself as always but at least his mediocre acting skills did not tarnish the film in anyway as his character was as rigid as Joe Friday. This is a good film to watch by the entire family: check it out!...more info
• Spilberg at his movie magic best
  Catch Me If You Can is the film of Dicarpo's 2002 Christmas double feature that I didn't see in the theater. Even though I liked Gangs Of New York more, Leo gives another great as Frank W. Abagnale Jr a teenage con men who is full of heart. Tom Hanks as arch enemy Carl Hanratty also gives a heart felt performance. The film is full of comedy and drama and is for the young and the young at heart. ...more info
• Best surprise bargain
  Not being a Leonardo DiCaprio fan, I was hesitant to get this movie, but it was cheap and it was based on a true story about an incredibly successful con man (actually just barely out of boyhood),had something to do with Speilberg and Tom Hanks, so I thought, what the heck.
  
  It has turned out to be one of my all time favorite movies on so many levels. It is entertaining, fast paced, and stuff that is in the film which seems so unbelieveable, is made even more so when you realize it actually happened. Reminded me of an old movie about a con man with George C. Scott called The Flim Flam Man, but this is a slightly fictionalized account of a real person.
  
  Another thing I really liked was the attention to detail on the period pieces from the "swinging sixties." What a time trip that was for me. That also brought to mind the old book "Coffe, Tea, or Me" book, in a time when all teenage girls wanted to be a fabulous, high flying stewardess living the lifestyle that is present in the movie.
  
  But, the best for last...the companion disc was every bit as good as the movie, something I find rare with featurettes. It interviews the real Frank Abagnale, Jr. I would have bought anything from that man! He is the proverbial person who could sell iceboxes to the Eskimos. An extremely charismatic guy, his life story after the period in the movie is just as interesting as in the beginning. And the companion disk also separates fact from fiction in the movie, as well as giving great information on the musical score and how they filmed the airport stuff. Altogether, the best value for the enjoyment I have ever spent on a DVD. I have watched the movie and companion disc multiple times, as well as sharing it with friends who poo-poo'd it originally, and they ended up almost as fascinated as I was.
  
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• A scam done in style and with a smile
  If there were an award for the best credits presentation, the opening sequence of Catch Me if You Can designed in the style of the 1960's detective comic strips would be a winner. Overall, the movie's art-director deserves an award for the recreation of the 1960's style, complete with those bright monochrome shirts worth hundreds of dollars now. The biggest award for this captivating story, though, snatched the real Frank Abagnale Jr. He did it through those bank fees we pay now every time we're forced to write a real check (whose security features he, very likely, helped design) instead of easily pasting one up from fancy stationary, decals and John Doe's surrender to the force of blinding looks. All of the above he managed to use himself running one of the greatest laser-printer-free scams of the 20th century that leaves our eyes wide open and our jaws dropped. This movie is like a chess-game puzzle printed in a newspaper: we know who will win but we are intrigued by the strategy and the ultimate chase. It is never high-speed, but just like a chess-game, develops move by move. As viewers, we are more likely to side up with the con artist (Leonardo DiCaprio) than with his FBI hunter (Tom Hanks). Abagnale Jr. doesn't come across as an inveterate rogue--he is cold-blooded, but not a mean bastard (unlike Mr. Ripley, for instance.) Why are we on his side? Maybe because he does more harm to the system (that we probably wouldn't mind getting screwed sometimes) than to defenseless individuals, to whom he is actually quite considerate. One episode that isn't quite clear-the TV show the movie opens with. The movie is definitely worth seeing, because it leaves you inspired. ...more info
• A scam done in style and with a smile
  If there were an award for the best credits presentation, the opening sequence of Catch Me if You Can designed in the style of the 1960's detective comic strips would be a winner. Overall, the movie's art-director deserves an award for the recreation of the 1960's style, complete with those bright monochrome shirts worth hundreds of dollars now. The biggest award for this captivating story, though, snatched the real Frank Abagnale Jr. He did it through those bank fees we pay now every time we're forced to write a real check (whose security features he, very likely, helped design) instead of easily pasting one up from fancy stationary, decals and John Doe's surrender to the force of blinding looks. All of the above he managed to use himself running one of the greatest laser-printer-free scams of the 20th century that leaves our eyes wide open and our jaws dropped. This movie is like a chess-game puzzle printed in a newspaper: we know who will win but we are intrigued by the strategy and the ultimate chase. It is never high-speed, but just like a chess-game, develops move by move. As viewers, we are more likely to side up with the con artist (Leonardo DiCaprio) than with his FBI hunter (Tom Hanks). Abagnale Jr. doesn't come across as an inveterate rogue--he is cold-blooded, but not a mean bastard (unlike Mr. Ripley, for instance.) Why are we on his side? Maybe because he does more harm to the system (that we probably wouldn't mind getting screwed sometimes) than to defenseless individuals, to whom he is actually quite considerate. One episode that isn't quite clear-the TV show the movie opens with. The movie is definitely worth seeing, because it leaves you inspired. ...more info
• Tickles the funny bone!
  Catch Me if You Can by Steven Spielberg is about a young man who was a brilliant master of deception. It is based on the real life exploits of Frank Abagnale, Jr. who successfully passed himself off as a teacher, a pilot, a doctor and a lawyer all before he reached his 21st birthday! He did this in the late 1960's.
  
  Frank Abagnale, Jr. used disguise and deception to get away with his antics. He passed off bad checks to finance his expensive life by targeting drone like people. He stole the bulk of the money from corporations.
  
  Masterful performances by both Leonardo Dicaprio as Frank Abagnale, Jr. and Tom Hanks as his pursuer make this an enormously entertaining and light hearted movie that tickles the funny bone.
  
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• Slow Beginning Redeemed by the Second Half
  Frank Abagnale Jr. (Leonardo DiCaprio) had an easy life in New York during the 1960's. He was the only child of his parents and his father (Christopher Walkin) made a decently living from owning a store.
  
  All that came crashing down around him when the IRS came calling demanding more money. As things got more and more dire, his mother (Nathalie Baye) filed for divorce. Suddenly forced to choose between his two parents, Frank took off instead with the clothes on his back and a checkbook with a balance of $25.
  
  Even though Frank was only 16 at the time, he was also brilliant. He quickly figured out how to cash checks for more then he had. That led to forging checks, which led to taking jobs as a pilot, a lawyer and a doctor, all without even a high school diploma.
  
  But things weren't all fun and games. FBI agent Carl Hanratty (Tom Hanks) was on his tale. Can Carl catch Frank?
  
  The movie starts out rather slowly. Watching Frank begin his life of crime is only interesting for a little while, but it takes much longer then it should.
  
  Once Carl really gets into the picture and the two start their cat and mouse games the tension really picks up. And it is hard to know who to root for, Frank to get away or Carl to capture him. The two actors do a great job of making their characters real and sympathetic.
  
  The movie is based on a true story. Since this is Hollywood, that means take with a shaker of salt. But it is still interesting to think of a teen really being able to pull this off. Naturally, with the advent of computer banking and added security, he'd have to work much harder to even think of pulling all this off today.
  
  This movie starts as a slow character study but builds into a chase movie with heart. It's not a movie to rush out and watch, but if you are interested, give it a whirl. Odds are you'll be entertained....more info
• where's the beef?
  Where to begin? Bad writing, bad editing, bad directing, and bad acting (though an argument could be made that the actors never really had a chance). A veneer of a movie. One of the worst movies of the year. How did this movie fool so many critics? If you must watch this, watch it right after an early John Waters flick. Is this what passes for good cinema these days? Give me Mannequin or Short Circuit over this claptrap. For the 15 and under crowd....more info
• Charming
  This is one of the best, most purely enjoyable efforts from all concerned - producer/ director, stars. It is a movie about a criminal, but so hilariously charming, you actually find yourself rooting for the anti-hero, Frank Abagnale. Spielberg hits the bulls-eye in his presentation and laying out of the movie: there is a pure, giddy, adolescent gleefulness in how Di Caprio's Frank carries out his comically nefarious schemes and swindles. It's a movie for the kid in all of us: how many of us have not dreamt that we'd (as teenagers) liked to have scammed our way through scores of money, beautiful adult women, and take on some of the world's most illustrious professions with insolent ease? And not getting busted by mom and dad?
  Caprio exhibits so much skill and charm in his role, that we actually look forward to what new outrageous scheme he will conjure up next. This is one of Caprio's most dexterous and instinctive performances: his likability is much more believable and lacking the contrivances of his Titanic character. In fact, he's so good as a con man, one wishes that he, and not Matt Damon, had been cast in the title role of The Talented Mr. Ripley. Di Caprio has genuine charisma. Hanks, in another departure, completely embodies his FBI agent persona, while skillfully underplaying the unintentional comic overtones at being fooled by the wily Frank.
  Most of all, though, Spielberg has returned to being one of the best makers of manufactured fun that the movies has ever turned out. Catch Me If You Can is a delightful joyride, a seriocomic masterpiece by its still-young, grinning producer.
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• Great, but.....
  This movie is good in many ways because it is true to an actual event that fooled many people. Much time was spent to reconstruct the time elements of the movie to make it seem realistic. But...because of the sexual scene, I wouldn't want to show it to my grandkids. Too bad Hollywood seems bend on including such things in otherwise good family movies. All unnecessary....more info
• Spielberg Can't Go Wrong ... Can He?
  Having just watched the DVD last night, everything is fresh in my memory... Was I disappointed in this outing by the great director? Not really. Even middle-of-the-road Spielberg is better than most other director's best efforts. Tom Hanks plays geeky FBI Agent and nemesis to Di Capprio's devil-may-care con-kid (not really a con-man, since Dicapprio's character starts doing all these crazy things at the age of seventeen). It is effortless and free as the story uhnfolds, not answering a whole lot of questions that might pop up. Hmmmm. Being that this is "Based On A True Story" does make it a bit more interesting. All in all...a good weeknight sitdown movie. Something to watch after a heart-attack MNF game to take the edge off the day. Nothing extra-extra-special here. Certainly not Speileberg's best effort. But DiCapprio shines and so does Tom Hanks and that makes up for some lackluster script strains. The fact that this guy actually impersonated a pilot, a doctor, and a state prossecutor as well as floated over $4 million in bogus checks in the mid-to-late 60's is very impressive.
  
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• 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....more info
• 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....more info
• SPIELBERG AND DICAPRIO SHINE
  This is a very good movie, with great acting from Leo,
  and great directing from Spielberg! A very interesting
  true story, you won't be disappointed with this one!...more info
• FASCINATING STORY FROM START TO FINISH!
  Dicaprio and Hanks star in this completely engrossing film based on a true story. If you haven't seen this film yet, don't pass it up as it is a fascinating story about a true life con man who passed as a Airline Pilot, Doctor, lawyer and wrote about 4 million dollars worth of bad checks....all by the time he was 19 years old. I'm sure there have been some liberties taken with the story, but this film will keep your attention from start to finish The two disc DVD transfer looks very good and there are a ton of extras....more info
• Great biographical movie
  "Catch Me If You Can" is a movie about the notorious, real-life con artist Frank Abagnale, Jr. who wrote millions of dollars in bad checks. He ended up later helping the FBI in fraud prevention. "Catch Me If You Can" is actually based on Mr. Abagnale's own biography so it's not entirely true and some of it has been exaggerated for enterainment sake. However, it's still an engrossing storyline and its just amazing he was able to get away with it for so long. I high recommend this movie to everyone. It's definitely an adventure....more info
• Excellent movie ...
  An excellent movie about a smart conman who eventually ends up rendering his skills to the FBI.
  
  The movie is not just about this, but a lot of subtle things like the relationships between Abagnale and his dad.
  
  Some of the scences were very well picturized
  -The silent mutual giggle which Abagnale(Leonardo) and his dad exchange as they walk out from the School principal's office
  -When Tom Hanks enquires with Abagnale's dad if he know where Leonardo is, his dad replies that 'If you had son, you will know that it is your son whom you love more than anything else'
  
  Overall, it is one of the best movies I have seen. Everything in this movie deserves 5 stars....more info
• A Sincere Con Man Story.
  I was taken aback by how much I enjoyed this movie. The relationship between DiCaprio and Christopher Walken is almost as good as the one between DiCaprio and Tom Hanks. The bond between them is not immediately apparent and it is highly unorthodox, but, by the end, you completely believe the friendship that has arisen before our eyes.
  
  The plot itself is very interesting, and I have to say that the ending was not what I expected. The film definitely delivers, and, other than "What's Eating Gilbert Grape," this was the first movie that I really liked DiCaprio in. I found his work to be the weak link in "Gangs of New York." Hanks, of course, is outstanding once again.
  
  Lastly, the film has some very picturesque moments, such as the scene with the 8 old school stewardesses escorting the main character through the Miami airport as Sinatra's song massages our ears in the background. This one is certainly unique as it has a retro, yet not dated, feel to it. ...more info
• Definitely worth your time.
  My mother was always convinced that Leo was a terible actor. Then I showed her this film, and she thinks otherwise.
  
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• Love remains
  This is one of the best Christopher Walkin movies ever. Tom Hanks and Leo DiCrapio are alright in this so-so film. The script is weak and the movies too long. Martin Sheen keeps it real....more info
• Best part is, it's a true story!!!!
  This movie was awesome! One of those where you can't get up to get a snack or answer the phone! It takes different turns and twists and it's all real! The ending was the BEST!!! I'm not going to tell but it's such an incredible life and he's still alive and well!!! You do land up cheering for this guy too. Definately turns into a feel good movie and again, best part is, it's based on a true story!!! A MUST SEE!!!...more info
• 2, 1, 0.
  It's a two-disc product. It says in the product details that it is one disc. I opened it up, and there were no discs in it at all. That has never happened before. Whatever the machines are doing, it did not put either of the two discs in it. It was plastic wrapped, but did not have the usual sticker on. So I will have to buy it again. ...more info
• Underappreciated Classic
  Oh, my, what a wonderful movie this is.
  
  This film, a "true story" about an audacious and clever con-artist--his flight from justice and eventual capture--is one of those movies that keep Mr. Spielberg firmly atop the pedestal upon which he so richly deserves to sit. It's simply a lot of fun--a great story, well told--and succeeds on almost every level that film attempts. The characters are multi-dimensional, intriguing and all sympathetic; the pacing is seat-of-the-pants; the direction is artful, but never at the expense of the story; the music another gem from John Williams (and uncharacteristic of his normal brassy fare); the acting is superb (and I hope that given this, The Aviator, and others that people will finally admit the sizable talent of the often unfairly hated DiCaprio); and the plot is a gem.
  
  One aspect that I love is how DiCaprio's character is an awful con-man, reprehensible by every measure, and yet is just so very daring and intelligent that he demands our respect and admiration (and, sometimes, jealousy). Also, in his relationships with his parents (featuring a great turn by the normally out-of-control Christopher Walken), the policeman chasing him, his would-be wife and others, we see the real human being, inside, his dreams, hopes and failures. In the end, we care.
  
  Finally, the movie gets style points for its retro-60's opening sequence and theme, and the subtle points that you may just miss on a first viewing (for instance, DiCaprio tracing handcuffs while talking on the phone to the police). Excellent, excellent movie that you'll watch more than once. Highly recommended....more info
• An enjoyable happy movie
  This is a great movie to watch for several reasons. First, it's an upbeat story of how an FBI agent helps a young man turn his life around from a life of crime to becoming a productive member of society. Second, the musical sound track is one of John Williams' best -- the movie is worth watching just for the sound track alone. Third, the performances of the cast are excellent: Leonardo DiCaprio as Frank Abagnale, the young man, Tom Hanks as the FBI agent, Christopher Walken and Nathalie Baye as Frank's parents, Amy Adams as Frank's fiance, Martin Sheen as Amy's character's father, and even Frank Abagnale himself, in a brief cameo as the French policeman in charge of arresting Frank when Frank is finally caught. Finally, the production design and cinematography are excellent. This is a movie that you can watch repeatedly and enjoy every time. ...more info
• Buy Todays
  Fantastic movie. Buy it today. Smart, witty, clever, action, humor, a sex scene or two, drama, Leo dicaprio and Ellen Pompeo (Grey's Anatomy)....more info
• Pretty Interesting Look At An Impersonator
  This is kind of an odd story, another one of those based-on-a-true life tales. This was hyped up a little too much when it came out so I expected more than what the film delivered. However, it was still a decent yarn about a kid who impersonated people in different professions and forged checks along the way. He did all of this in his teenage years.
  
  Leonardo DiCaprio plays his normal cocky role while Tom Hanks is the straight- and-narrow looking FBI man on his trail. Although not a tense thriller, the movie holds the viewer's interest throughout the 2 hours and 20 minutes with the last half hour being the most interesting, capped off by a satisfying ending.
  
  The only thing I didn't enjoy watching was DiCaprio (as "Frank Abagnale") taking advantage of genuinely-nice girls. This guy was no hero, believe me....more info
• Unseen Cruelty
  Steven Spielberg has a style, a straight forward telling of a story. There is something middleclass and suburban about his films. The temperament of the protagonists, their concerns are essentially middleclass whether the actors are soldiers of D Day or doomed Jews of Europe; their world, the well-to-do burgher world has crumbled. He doesn't write these scripts, but he certainly puts his stamp on them.
  
  DiCaprio is very convincing, playing a teen, and then in turn, playing an older man whether doctor or pilot. I think that is a neat trick. I've always thought that actors are the weirdest of all artists and possibly the dumbest in real life, but I digress. Christopher Walken plays the failed businessman-father with the heart of a gentle con. The son takes the con part and leaves behind the gentle. His mother is an opportunist, a French war bride, so when things go wrong, she moves on without a lot of thought or feeling for the men in her life. DiCaprio is attracted to criminality, a "Paper Hanger," living in the swinging late 60's with a suitcase full of ill-gotten cash. Tom Hanks, the stodgy FBI man is on his trail, but the boy is just too fast. He can only be caught if he wants to be caught. I digress again. Mr. Spielberg is not Alfred Hitchcock, but he learned a lot from watching Hitch's work. Keep the plot moving by the illusion of unseen cruelty, the shaking chandelier or invisible shark. Hitchcock fans know what I mean.
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• Watch it if you can!
  Catch Me If You Can is the brilliant true story of con artist Frank Abagnale, the man who by his late teens had made a fortune from forging checks across the US and parts of Europe, was finally caught by FBI agent Carl Hanratty, and has been working for the FBI's Check Fraud unit since the late 60's. He also designed the checks that are circulated in the country on a daily basis.
  
  Catch Me is directed by Steven Speilberg (E.T. Extra Terrestrial) and stars Leonardo DiCaprio (The Aviator), Tom Hanks (Forrest Gump), Christopher Walken (The Deer Hunter), and Martin Sheen (Wall Street).
  
  The film follows Frank, played convincingly by DiCaprio, through his younger years when his parents divorce, and his father Frank Sr., played brilliantly by Walken, slides down the social ladder and how this all leads young Frank into a life as a fraudulant and smooth con artist. He becomes a co-pilot with PAN-AM airlines, a doctor in charge of the entire midnight shift, and a lawyer. Frank's mission is to take back all the money that his dad lost from the US government, and its the no-joke FBI agent Hanratty, played by Hanks in one of his best roles, whose hot on his tracks and always one step behind him.
  
  The movie is one of the most entertaining and funniest films I have seen in a while. Speilberg lets his movie flow smoothly and gives his actors enough freedom to let their sense of humor shine through.
  
  Recommended
  
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• Real life is better than fiction
  This film was recommended to me. I was not disappointed. It is incredible to think that there are real people out there that are this clever (a bit scary too). The most amazing thing was to find that his life of crime was so exceptional, that he was able to use his knowledge for good later. An amazing true story and a "must see"....more info
• Great film, rubbish DVD
  Why is there no extras on this DVD? Not even a trailer, not something I would have expected from a Steven Spielberg film. Mind you, he's probably waiting until everyone's bought it, and then will release a special edition, director's cut, or some nonsense. I was very disappointed that there was no extras. I hate DVDs like that.
  
  I was a bit unsure about this movie, but I ended up really enjoying it. I wasn't keen on the very 1960s credits at the start, and the film seemed a bit overlong, but not in a tedious way. It's the only one of Leonardo DiCaprio's films I've liked since Titanic, and that's saying something. He does so well in this movie! He manages to look really young (thanks to a very dodgy haircut) and then looks older, and really gaunt at one point. It was all very well done, and it was a very subtle aging.
  
  It's a very intriguing film, finding out how people fake cheques, etc. How he managed to get away with it for as long as he did is shocking. And I LOVED the whole relationship between Tom Hanks & Leonardo, it was a very strange relationship, but at the same time, interesting. It's the way Tom Hanks starts off chasing him, and towards the end they end up being friends - and they're still friends to this day according to the end of the film.
  
  The end of the film bothered me a bit, it seemed awfully sluggish compared to the rest of it. Thankfully, both actors manage to almost rescue the film, and keep it going, and keep you watching. With different actors, it might have failed. And there's a whole host of supporting actors, including Christopher Walken (fabulous as ever), and a very strange role starring Jennifer Garner! It was quite a shock to see her, and it was a very small role, which didn't quite seem to fit in with the rest of the film. What happened to the cheque that he gave her? It only took her a day to film - what an easy life eh? She must have been paid a fair bit, just for a couple of minutes screen time.
  
  A highly recommended film, which will have you smiling right the way through, and will definitely get you in the mood to read the book. Maybe. Hopefully there will be a special edition at some point - despite the fact I'm a cynic at heart, I'm a sucker for these things....more info
• Catch me if you can
  I hope this movie is real good but I don't know because I ordered it several weeks ago and have not received it and don't know when i will....more info
• Cath Me If You Can
  This movie had some bad language & some dirty scenes & I threw it in the trash....more info