First movie I've ever given a 10

Rating: 10/10 (18 September 2006)

I was shocked at the excellence of this movie on all levels. Every time I see Leonardo DiCaprio is in a movie I think, "How good could he be in that role?" But every time I come away convinced that he is truly a great actor. It's when you see him in candid, camera-in-your face interviews that he comes across as a flustered youth. As an actor, however, he's gotta be top twenty.
The Howard Shore score and John Logan script are first rate. The special effects are impressive. I came away liking Katherine Hepburn, an actor I never really enjoyed much.
Martin Scorcese got robbed at the Academy Awards. He should have won Best Director. Next time, big guy, next time.