Top notch

Rating: 10/10 (7 July 2014)

I first saw this on its release and enjoyed it immensely. I came back to because I've been reviewing the movies of Cate Blanchett. When I watched this one on DVD, I was impressed with the overall excellence of this film, not just her performance (which was superb). Every aspect of this production is excellent. Disc 2 in particular provides details about the depth of rigour and preparation behind the scenes. The historical accuracy of Howard Hughes biographical is deep, especially DiCaprio's preparation for the portrayal of the downward spiral of OCD. I'm of the age that followed Hugh's news events from the 1940s until his death. I appreciate how this film puts it into a human perspective. Movie making at its finest with great authenticity!