Worth the $10 bucks, a bag of popcorn, and large coke.

Rating: 10/10 (25 December 2004)

The Aviator by Martin Scorsese took his films to new heights on this one. His tribute to life of the eccentric millionaire, Howard Hughes, was profoundly moving. Growing up in Los Angeles, I've been reminded of the Howard Hughes legacy from time to time. The Spruce Goose has a whole new meaning to me. Scorcese brought Howard alive on the screen and I walked away actually wanting to fly TWA on my next flight.
Leonardo DiCaprio was amazing. For three hours, he was no longer Leo but was Howard Hughes himself. A definite contender for an Oscar. The supporting cast complemented Leo's work in bringing out the the complexities of a genius on the verge of madness. The Kates, Cate Blanchett and Kate Beckinsale touched the softer side of Hughes' personal life. While John C. Reilly, Alec Baldwin, Alan Alda defined his business savvy. But Leo was something else- someone else for that matter. He took on this role like a true actor to trade. Leo earned his wings on this one.
Watch it. It's definitely worth the $10 bucks, a bag of popcorn, and large coke.