Wonderful film and a must see!

Rating: 10/10 (22 January 2005)

Truly a spectacular in the sense of capturing the essence of an age and of Hughes himself. While not factual in its day-to-day of Hughes' life, the film reveals the man in his genius, obsessions and eventual decline. Scorsese and DiCaprio are to be congratulated.
The gorgeous and extraordinarily well-acted (by DiCaprio) movie moves through the highlights of Hughes' accomplishments in film and especially aviation. Without Hughes, American aviation would not be what it is today. His bold vision, deep pockets and ability to follow his grand dreams allowed him to create on an incredible scale.
Howard Hughes was a American original as well as an American tragic hero. DiCaprio might play Hughes as more personable than he ever was, that is impossible to know. But I came away no longer just thinking of Hughes as a tragic freak, but instead truly admiring him while having tremendous compassion for his mental illness. What a life!