Moving portrayal of Hughes tormented intra psychic world

Rating: 10/10 (13 February 2005)

I was very moved by DiCaprio's portrayal of Howard Hughes - and the character study of such a tormented, but tenacious man. I am a psychoanalyst, so the manifestations of Hughes' internal world was of great interest to me. When the movie was over, I felt wiped out. How tragic and sad that a man of his brilliance and courage was so psychically disturbed. The movie suggests that his early interactions with his mother were critical in his later compulsions and delusions. In all, the acting and the script were very believable. Hughes' condition was represented convincingly and sensitively. I strongly recommend The Aviator to anyone interested in such a powerfully emotional experience.