The Aviator Review.

Rating: 9/10 (13 December 2011)

The Aviator is a true story based on the life of billionaire aviator and film producer, Howard Hughes. In my opinion, Leonardo DiCaprio was perfect for the role are Hughes because DiCaprio not only had experience in playing 'real life' people before as he played Frank Abagnale Jr in 'Catch Me If You Can' but because he clearly understands what type of character the director Martin Scorsese wanted. DiCaprio really demonstrated a perfect example of someone Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, so well in fact that it earned him his second Oscar Nomination in 2004. Also stellar performances by Cate Blanchette who won the Oscar that year as the beautiful actress Katharine Hepburn. I was very impressed with her in this movie as she was so flawlessly realistic with her characters personality. I was also very impressed with Alan Alda's honest performance; he also received an Oscar nomination. Over all, this film leaves you with a sighing wow. It's a love story as much as it is dramatic and painful. It has great make up, costumes and special effects. It really makes you feel like you are experiencing life in the 1930's.