Best Movie I've Seen In A Long Time

Rating: 10/10 (27 December 2004)

I've been very excited about seeing The Aviator for quite a while, and today I finally got the chance to do so! Its the best movie of 2004, no doubt about it! Its simply brilliant! Everything about it was great, the cast, costumes, sets, just everything.
Leonardo DiCaprio gives his best performance so far. He does a fabulous job as Howard Hughes, his performance is intense, and mature, proving that he has enormous talent. He has definitely proved that he is one of Amercias greatest actors. He really nails the role, and even puts thought into the smallest details. He deserves an Oscar for his wonderful performance.
Cate Blanchett gives a simply marvelous performance as the legendary Katharine Hepburn. Her performance is not an imitation, you really believe that she is Katharine Hepburn for 3 hours. When I first heard that Cate Blanchett was going to play Katharine (one of my favorite actress's) I was very skeptical, thinking that she looked nothing like Kate. I was wrong,very very wrong, she doesn't look that much like Katharine but she masters her mannerisms and voice, and is totally believable. She and Leo have great chemistry together as well. I have no doubt in my mind that she will win an Oscar, she is more than deserving.
Kate Beckinsale also does a great job playing the beautiful Ava Gardner, who has a very love/hate relationship with Hughes. She comes and goes in the film, but when she is there, she does a wonderful job. She does a wonderful job of portraying a woman who sometimes hates, but ultimately loves Howard.
Scorsese is one of the best directors today and he too deserves Oscar gold. Despite the films 3 hours, it never once drags, and I was on the edge of my seat the whole time. The movie should and hopefully will win the Best Picture Oscar. I went into the theater today hoping for a great movie, but the Aviator isn't just a great movie, its a masterpiece