How to get a job with the FBI

Rating: 7/10 (7 May 2003)

"Catch Me If You Can" tells the story of Frank Abagnale, con man. With Spielberg in the director's chair and A-listers leading the way, you'd expect something a little better than this story about a kid who conned his way into jobs as a Pan Am pilot, a lawyer, a doctor, and into some serious money. Reasonably entertaining and well crafted, this film runs a tad long and is smeared with comedic overtones making it difficult to take seriously. It might have worked better as a serious rather than playful drama. Nonetheless, worth a look by anyone interested in stories about scamming. (B)
Note - If you like this flick, you might want to check out Tony Curtis in "The Great Imposter" (1961)