Catch Me If You Can

Pros: simple story with depth under surface. perfect cast, production design
Cons: Spielberg big bow endings, ending show have came sooner

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The idea that someone is capable of successfully impersonating their identity in different forms of occupations and at the same becoming a master check forger may seem rather ludicrous in present...

Pros: Two heroes that grow on you, great visuals, and quite a story underneath it all.
Cons: There isn't any, really.

Frank Abagnale Jr (Leonardo DiCaprio) is charming, and has more than just a glib tongue on him. He's got charisma, and in spades. And he can spin a lie out and reel you right in.

Oh boy, can he spin a lie.

We meet Frank as a kid,...

Pros: Walken, Spielberg's direction, the true story, Hanks, DiCaprio in that order
Cons: The skinny hairless boy problem

For a movie that won’t require a marathon of heavy brainwork on the part of the audience, and offers some genuine entertainment, CATCH ME IF YOU CAN is a good way to spend a couple of hours. I am glad I waited for this to be released in DVD...

Pros: DiCaprio, Hanks, Spielberg. A very watchable movie.
Cons: Not much

As you may know, hubby is the entertainment director in our household. Most of the time he gets the right picks, and this case last Wednesday, was no exception. Besides, how wrong can you get, paying a mere 50 cents per movie ticket?

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Pros: Wide Story Excellent Acting Excellent Directing
Cons: Complex film which may not appeal to all

I decided to rent catch me if you can because of the good reviews and recommendations I had heard. T ...

Pros: Funny and suave. Great for a family movie (except some parts).
Cons: A lot of people expressing their love towards one another.

I absolutely hat Leonardo Dicaprio but for a movie with him in it, it was pretty good. Some of the s ...

Pros: The film's overall breezy tone, Walken, Abagnale's life, the film's look...
Cons: A bit too breezy for me to warrant another viewing...is that bad?

I had nothing to do with my mother and younger brother this Christmas, so I suggested that we go see a movie. My mom isn't much into sci-fi/fantasy so that ruled out of lot of choices that would make me and my brother happy at that moment (since we...

Pros: Entertaining movie, with hilarious moments, but....
Cons: overall it leaves you wanting more.

I found this movie to be excellent while in the theatre, but a bit disappointing once I left. The plot is good, and so is the acting, which is what one would expect with the a-list talent like Tom Hanks, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Christopher Walken. It...

Pros: educational, some comic relief, some action, interesting, keeps you thinking
Cons: duration time is to long, slow begining, and boring moments.

On Jan. 22, 2003, I went, with the excitement of a turkey on its way to the slaughter house on Thanksgiving Day, to see 'Catch Me If You Can'. I really wasn't looking forward to watching a movie who's promos did not interest me, and who was so focused...

Pros: Good, clean fun.
Cons: Tom Hanks' voice. Kidding.

Note: This review was originally written December 30, 2002.

It had been a while since Steven Spielberg made a "light-hearted comedy adventure". I think the last one came in 1997 with his below average follow-up to Jurassic Park, called...

Pros: story, comedy, several good actors
Cons: nothing to figure out, some will feel shortchanged

Leonardo DiCaprio has no trouble finding work, as “Catch Me If You Can” marks his second major movie release this week. Some people were disappointed with “Gangs of New York,” and some will find Steven Spielberg’s “Catch Me If...

Pros: Sexy Leonardo to stare at for 2 hours
Cons: I did't get to play the love scenes with him- definite con in my view

Please don’t kill me for this…but I did not see this film as the best thing since cream cheese on a bagel. I was in the salon and I overheard (insert the real word eavesdrop here) two lovely young gals talking about the latest film to hit the...

Pros: Great Performances, even story telling through out, crafted well
Cons: May not yet appeal to children under 8yo.

The next reviewer I read that says something is too long the instant it hits the magic two hour mark, I'm going to move that studios make a shortened, critics only version that will not challenge critics ability to pay attention for such clearly enormous...

Pros: Good performances. Interesting storyline.
Cons: Sags when it should zip. Occasionally takes itself too seriously.

The delectable Mr. Stryker finally called, asking me if I would like to come over to his home and help him with a rim job, as if I would understand auto mechanics. As the whole point of the relationship is a high profile publicity romance, I did not...

Pros: Great acting; second half
Cons: Slow start

Catch Me if You Can is one of those movies that defies classification. It is part character study, part cop and robber chase, and even part buddy picture. And while it isn't perfect, all the pieces really seem to hold together. Frank Abagnale ...