terrifically entertaining lite hearted fare from Steven Spielberg

Rating: 9/10 (22 January 2008)

Steven Spielberg directed this light hearted "based on a true story" crime drama.it's basically about one young man who assumes several different identities while forging millions of dollars worth of checks without the FBI being aware of it.along the way,he poses an a doctor,lawyer and a commercial pilot.once the FBI does catch on to him he manges to stay at least one step ahead of them.this movie takes place in the 60's and in this day and age,a Frank Abagnale would not likely have been successful in forging checks and/or eluding the authorities.Leonardo DiCaprio plays the lead role of Frank Abagnale.leading the FBI investigation is Carl Hanratty played by Tom Hanks.it's fun to see the two try to outwit each other,and there are some close calls for Frank,in which he is moments from being discovered.just like in The Terminal,Steven Spielberg shows he is just as skilled with the lighter fare as with the darker subjects he is known for.