Good Biopic

Rating: 8/10 (29 January 2006)

I saw this Biography of Howard Hughes and I enjoyed it. I was a fascinating glimpse of a man who has become known for his eccentric behavior, and as the guy who died in Las Vegas as an insane old man. Howard Hughes is remembered by most people as a shadowy figure. What I like about this movie is that it brings the character to life, and makes him into an actual human being, and into someone who we can understand.
I have never been a big fan of Leo DiCaprio before, but I thought he acted the part well in this movie. When I saw him, I saw Howard Hughes. He really brought the man to life in a believable way. I also enjoyed the special effects in the film. Most notable for me is the scene when he has the accident in Hollywood. That was really powerfully done.
Overall, this film is a must watch for anyone interested in Howard Hughes, the early history of Hollywood, or for anyone who is just interested in a well told story about one of the more enigmatic and interesting people to ever come out of it.