Simply Captivating...

Rating: 9/10 (3 January 2003)

Even if the acting, the screenplay and direction weren't excellent, this movie has the unique advantage of being based on an incredible true story. In no way was anything dramatized; and in fact some incidents were absent from this retelling of Frank W. Abangale Junior's (adolescent) lifestory.
My only complaint about the movie is that it is slightly overlong (around 10 minutes - honestly!)
Once again, Tom Hanks demonstrates his subtle genius and DiCaprio does a convincing job. The first prize must go to Walken though, as his portrayal of a broken man is touching without being sappy.
All in all, a great movie that isn't spoiled by the usual Spielberg trappings.