Movie #229: Catch Me If You Can

Movie #: 229
Movie Title: Catch Me If You Can
Year Released: 2002

Director: Steven Spielberg
Notable Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hanks, Christopher Walken, Martin Sheen, Amy Adams, Nathalie Baye

Short Description: A true story about Frank Abagnale Jr., who, before his 19th birthday, successfully conned millions of dollars’ worth of checks as a Pan Am pilot, doctor, and legal prosecutor. (IMDB.com)


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Ranker.com: #90
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Date Watched: 3/18/2013

What I Liked: As they are in most movies, Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks were fantastic. I know nothing about the true story that this movie is based on besides what I’ve now seen, but I think that those two were perfect for their respective parts.

What I Disliked: Because the movie seems slow at times, if you lose concentration on what’s happening a little bit of adjusting is needed when the movie jumps between the present and flashbacks.

Grade: 3 out of 5 (Good)
Rationale: A fascinating true story that is well acted and keeps you wondering what Abagnale will get away with next