Good, but not Great

Rating: 7/10 (30 January 2005)

This was a good movie - well put together and well acted. BUT ... I don't get all the buzz. Is it because it's another epic? Is it because Scorcese is due? I don't think those are valid reasons for a movie to be considered Oscar worthy.
The best part of the movie for me was Cate Blanchett. Katherine Hepburn is my all time favorite actress and I think that Blanchett's stunning portrayal of her should earn her an Oscar.
What I did like about this movie was the historical aspects of it. I liked learning more about Hughes, especially his earlier days. But I don't believe it deserves "Best Picture". It was way too long (I nearly fell asleep in some places). I like to be moved by a film. I want to leave the theater and say "Wow!" I didn't with this one.