Scorcese Deserved the Best Director Award

Rating: 10/10 (27 February 2005)

This film was an excellent portrayal of the life of Howard Hughes. Scorcese was able to pull the best out of all of his cast. The cinematography was unrivaled in this year's Oscar lineup and unfortunately the Oscar voters didn't realize this. Dicaprio is excellent beyond words in capturing the essence of Hughes as a driven man reaching for the best he could achieve. Alda was also unrecognized for his portrayal as Senator Brewster. Some of the best scenes in this movie are between Dicaprio and Alda and every time Alda brings the very nuances of Senator Brewster to life!!!!! Thank God Cate Blanchett was recognized for her interpretation of "The Great Kate" !!