A beautiful look at the life and times of...

Rating: 9/10 (16 January 2005)

Martin Scorsese has done a magnificent job directing the life and story of an eccentric businessman/filmmaker. I think the production has told an intriguing and carefully thought story of the life of Howard Hughes. I recommend this movie to everyone who believe that truth is indeed more fascinating than fiction. The Aviator has dramatized (and, to a lesser degree, romanticized) real life, but the effect only betters the movie. After all, this is Hollywood we're dealing with.
It's 1930, and $4 million dollars later, Howard Hughes has created the most expensive movie yet. The flying Great War epic isn't enough for the young Texan as he plans on taking the aviation industry by storm.
I enjoyed the perspective of Hollywood in the 30s. There's a magnificent view placed in the movie that makes you wonder if you would be looking through the eyes of Howard Hughes if he was in your seat itself. I would not be surprised if Ms. Blanchett is nominated at the Academy Awards. If you're not into biographical movies, then her performance of Katharine Hepburn deserves some notice. Look for cameos by Gwen Stefani and Jude Law. I didn't recognize the latter. It was a good movie and I wouldn't mind watching it again. But nearly tipping the scales at just under three hours, make sure you get comfortable, with your toilet breaks done and over with.