The real Frank Abagnale served as a technical adviser to this film about his exploits and actually requested changes to maintain strict authenticity. As a young man Abagnale started forging chrcks using an ingenious system and he also posed as an airline pilot and doctor, among other poses. He is chased throughout the film by mild mannered FBI Agent Carl Hanratty, played by last minute substitute Tom Hanks, whose Boston accent just doesn't cut it. John Williams contributes an unusual score (unusual for him, that is).Humor and outrageousness abound in this deliciaous romp. Recommended.
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Topic - "Catch Me If YOu Can" - rico 10:32:03 08/04/06 (4)
- saw this again recently, and it holds up pretty well - padreken 14:50:23 08/04/06 (0)
- One of diCaprio's best performances...(nt) - mkuller 12:12:59 08/04/06 (1)
- Re: + One of Tom Hank's worst performances...fun film! (nt) - grinagog 16:55:15 08/04/06 (0)
- Re: "Catch Me If YOu Can" - jamesgarvin 10:43:24 08/04/06 (0)