Name: Catch Me If You Can (2002)
IMDb: link to Catch Me If You Can page
Genres: Drama. Country of origin: USA.
Cast:
Leonardo DiCaprio as Frank Abagnale, Jr, Christopher Walken as Frank Abagnale Sr, Tom Hanks as Carl Hanratty.
Directed by: Steven Spielberg. Written by: Jeff Nathanson (screenplay), Frank Abagnale (book).
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| DiCaprio in Pan Am uniform |
The Three Acts:
The initial tableaux:
Conman Frank Abagnale Sr has legal troubles, plus the IRS is after him. His life is spiraling down as the justice system crushes him. He loses his reputation. He loses his business. He loses his wife. He goes to work for the Post Office.
Frank Abagnale Jr idolizes his father. He thinks that obtaining money and access, by whatever means, might help his father and bring his parents back together. He enjoys success for a time.
Frank shows up on FBI agent Carl Hanratty's radar as a skilled paperhanger (check forger). Carl makes his case to his superiors that Frank needs to be stopped, and gets two agents to help him.
Delineation of conflicts:
Frank Jr wants to help his father, but everything he tries fails at that goal. However, his efforts at getting money attract Carl's attention. Frank is often on the run, sometimes just one step ahead of Carl. The pursuit is long since Frank is good at narrow escapes.
Resolution: Despite Frank's talents, the law does catch up with him. However, the long conflict between Carl and Frank changes them, and creates a better future for both.
One line summary:
Semi-biographical rendering of Frank Abagnale's exploits.
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| DiCaprio as Frank, Hanks as Carl |
Statistics:
Cinematography: 10/10 Well done.
Sound: 10/10 The actors were miked sufficiently. The music soundtrack was marvelous, IMDb music credits.
Acting: 10/10 The three principal actors were wonderful.
Screenplay: 10/10 Well executed: some dry humor, narrow escapes, slow burns (Mr Hanks), and a fine build to the conclusion.
Final rating: 10/10
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