A Masterpiece!

Rating: 10/10 (18 December 2011)

'Catch Me If You Can' is a Cinematic Masterstroke. A Stunning Film, that doesn't lose your attention for even a minute. Steven Spielberg delivers one of his finest films in 'Catch Me If You Can'! And The Performances, are WOW!
'Catch Me If You Can' is based on the life of Frank Abagnale, Jr., who, before his 19th birthday, successfully performed cons worth millions of dollars by posing as a Pan American World Airways pilot, a Georgia doctor, and a Louisiana parish prosecutor.
Bringing the life of Frank Abagnale, Jr. on celluloid is not an easy job. Abagnale, Jr. in his prime was a man who had a vision many didn't. He had the talent & skill many aren't blessed with. His notorious yet adventurous journey, luckily, unfolds, brilliantly in here. Even cinematically, Abagnale, Jr.'s Life turns out to be one hell of a roller-coaster ride!
Steven Spielberg's Direction, is Marvelous. He handles this journey with amazing ease & excitement. He creates a puzzle, which he solves eventually, and he solves it strikingly. Jeff Nathanson's Adapted Screenplay is amazingly entertaining. Cinematography by Janusz Kamiński, is stupendous. Editing is sharp. Music by John Williams, is excellent. Art & Costume Design, are worth a mention.
Performance-Wise: Leonardo DiCaprio gives a mesmerizing performance as Abagnale, Jr. The Actor embodies the Genius & Carries the film on his shoulders. Tom Hanks as Carl Hanratty, an FBI agent who pursues Frank for most of the film, is extra-ordinary, like always. Christopher Walken as Frank Abagnale, Sr., is quite astonishing. Martin Sheen is first-rate, while Amy Adams proves her caliber yet again. Nathalie Baye is effective. James Brolin does his bit well. Jennifer Garner, Ellen Pompeo & Elizabeth Banks are noticeable in cameos.
On the whole, 'Catch Me If You Can' is A Masterpiece! This is what Cinema is all about!