Kudos for Catch Me if You Can!

Rating: 10/10 (1 January 2003)

Out of the several excellent films late in 2002, Spielberg's fabulous "Catch Me if You Can" is most certainly among the top
five, for superb direction, innovative filming, and of course, great acting by principals Tom Hanks and Leonardo DeCaprio (whom I was never particularly fond of until now).
The plot twists and turns keep the viewer perpetually interested. The surprises are unexpected, but logical - not outlandish.
Years ago I might have felt that the depiction of the FBI agents was exaggerated, but after the current years' revelations of their activities, I find everything not only apparently accurate but almost understated at times. The two major characters are carefully and gradually revealed to us until we understand the personal difficulties Hank and Frank have
undergone in their lives, which to some extent lay the groundwork for their behavior.
I highly recommend it for the whole family.