Accolades to DiCapprio and Blanchett

Rating: 10/10 (16 December 2004)

Just saw this on the Big Screen at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center First Light Film Festival. Can't wait to tell my friends about it. I've always known Leonardo was more than a pretty face. This guy can really act. It's about time that he receives the accolades due to him. He has paid his dues with this one. Cate Blanchett was stunning as well as convincing in her role as Kathrine Hepburn. The costumes were breath taking, the sets were impeccable in detail. Scorcesse doesn't scrimp on the budget for these elements. I found the story a little confusing in the opening scenes. It did jump around a bit but Leonardo held it together with his talent for not skipping a beat in the dialogue. With a life story as massive as Howard Hughes, it is impossible to do much of anything except skim over the highlights. One of the things a movie does is generate interest in the subject matter. It definitely does that....or I wouldn't be on this site. I saw Ray, and Jamie Foxx did an impressive impersonation. The comparison of acting vs. impersonations is evident in these two roles. Based on that theory alone, I would vote DiCaprio over Foxx. Fine line yes, and both bios are good.....I'm just glad I'm not a member of the Academy. Finding Neverland shows Friday night. That will probably put me over the top.