Di Caprio is the Aviator.

Rating: 10/10 (19 March 2016)

The Aviator (2004): Dir: Martin Scorsese / Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Cate Blanchett, Kate Beckinsale, Alec Baldwin, Alan Alda: Electrifying true story account about control. Howard Hughes was a daring filmmaker whose budgets surpassed reason in 1927 Hollywood but he also manufactured and flew planes. Chronicles his life from his four million Hell's Angels to his court appearance against the Senator regarding government money spent with no planes produced. Directed by Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio previously scored big with Gangs of New York. DiCaprio showcasing the enthusiasm of Hughes even when overspending reaches bankruptcy and a paranoia regarding germs. Cate Blanchett is fabulous as Katherine Hepburn who is one of the many starlets to be romanced by Hughes. Kate Backinsale plays screen legend Ava Gardner in what is easily one of her best performances. Alec Baldwin played the head of Pan Am planes who wanted to buy Hughes out. Alan Alda is terrific as the Senator who faces Hughes in court. Tremendous production captures the time and brilliance. Hughes was a mysterious character whose life is captured here through Hollywood through legal matters that gain publicity. Scorsese is one of the greatest of filmmakers with films like Raging Bull and After Hours. Now he can add this great achievement to the list. Score: 10 / 10