[.ca] Catch Me If You Can (Widescreen)

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Dans la veine des Talented Mr. Ripley et autres Héros très discret, Catch Me If You Can est un film d'imposture où les escrocs sont d'autant plus trompeurs qu'ils prennent les allures du gendre parfait. Aussi frais et pétillant qu'une coupe de champagne, ce drame inspiré d'un fait vécu porte également la signature d'une valeur sûre à Hollywood, Steven Spielberg. Pilote de ligne, médecin, professeur d'université, assistant du procureur : qui est vraiment Frank Abagnale Jr. ? Comment mène-t-il ce train de vie luxueux ? C'est ce que l'inspecteur du FBI Carl Hanratty s'est juré de découvrir. Volontairement léger, sans mort d'homme, Catch Me If You Can s'aventure dans le registre des escrocs raffinés avec beaucoup de sophistication. Une reconstitution parfaite des années 60 et 70, avec décors et bande-son pimpants et acidulés, sert de cadre à un rapport de force ironique et savoureux entre imposteur (Leonardo DiCaprio) et policier (Tom Hanks). Seuls points faibles : les relations de Frank avec ses parents (Christopher Walken et Nathalie Baye), un tantinet moralisatrices, et les rôles féminins décevants. Mais en multipliant les clins d'oeil, notamment à James Bond et Hitchcock, ce film intelligent et rafraîchissant reste charmant, adoptant pour notre plus grand plaisir la forme d'un jeu qui ne se prend jamais au sérieux. --Helen Faradji

A good way to pass an afternoon, but just that..:
"Catch me if You can" is a disposable movie about the exploits of "paperhanger" Frank W. Abagnale, based on the book of the same name. Frank Jr.(Leonardo DiCaprio in a good role) starts his imposter career while still in high school. Then, he drops out when his father(played subtly by Christopher Walken) has severe financial problems, and starts to learn how to pass off bad checks. He comes up with the idea to pose as a Pan-Am pilot, and uses a new scheme taking advantage of routing numbers. Hoping to find the con-man, is Carl Henrietty(Tom Hanks). There are a few close calls where Carl nearly catchs Frank, and Frank always calls Carl on Christmas(which leads to his undoing). Frank also impersonates a lawyer and a doctor on his crime spree, and meets a woman that he falls in love with(Amy Adams). Frank meets the girl's father(Martin Sheen in a great cameo), who is estanged from her. Frank nearly marries her, and he runs away after he has to tell her the truth. There is a happy ending, as Carl helps Frank to use his abilities to catch other crooks.

terrifically entertaining lite hearted fare from Steven Spielberg (4.5/5):
Steven Spielberg directed this light hearted "based on a true story" crime drama.it's basically about one young man who assumes several different identities while forging millions of dollars worth of checks without the FBI being aware of it.along the way,he poses an a doctor,lawyer and a commercial pilot.once the FBI does catch on to him he manges to stay at least one step ahead of them.this movie takes place in the 60's and in this day and age,a Frank Abagnale would not likely have been successful in forging checks and/or eluding the authorities.Leonardo DiCaprio plays the lead role of Frank Abagnale.leading the FBI investigation is Carl Hanratty played by Tom Hanks.it's fun to see the two try to outwit each other,and there are some close calls for Frank,in which he is moments from being discovered.just like in The Terminal,Steven Spielberg shows he is just as skilled with the lighter fare as with the darker subjects he is known for.for me,Catch me if You Can is a 4.5/5

terrifically entertaining lite hearted fare from Steven Spielberg (4.5/5):
Steven Spielberg directed this light hearted "based on a true story" crime drama.it's basically about one young man who assumes several different identities while forging millions of dollars worth of checks without the FBI being aware of it.along the way,he poses an a doctor,lawyer and a commercial pilot.once the FBI does catch on to him he manges to stay at least one step ahead of them.this movie takes place in the 60's and in this day and age,a Frank Abagnale would not likely have been successful in forging checks and/or eluding the authorities.Leonardo DiCaprio plays the lead role of Frank Abagnale.leading the FBI investigation is Carl Hanratty played by Tom Hanks.it's fun to see the two try to outwit each other,and there are some close calls for Frank,in which he is moments from being discovered.just like in The Terminal,Steven Spielberg shows he is just as skilled with the lighter fare as with the darker subjects he is known for.for me,Catch Me If You Can is 4.5/5

WOW UNBELIEVABLE:
From the opening credits design we get in the mood of this very entertaining film. They create the tone for what will follow. Steven Spielberg is in rare form directing this movie that doesn't have a dull moment. Mr. Spielberg has found a perfect actor to fill the shoes of the con man with the perfect casting of Leonardo DiCaprio. It's very easy to see why all the women fall prey of this charmer. He was a fast talker and a slick operator. He exudes charisma to fill another couple of movies. It's a welcome sight to have Mr. DiCaprio working in a vehicle that shows his talent as Frank Abagnale, a man of many faces. He plays a game of hide-and-seek throughout the movie with Hanratty, the FBI agent that is in his trail. Tom Hanks shows great assurance and gusto with this character. Of course, the DiCaprio magnetism dominates the action with the many ironic twists and the miraculous and narrow escapes he pulls with an aplomb that's bewildering to the Feds, who are on his tail all the time. The minor roles are equally important. Christopher Walken as the father starts out as the prototype of the con man, but he's too decent to do wrong; his business fails eventually. His marriage to Natalie Baye, the fine French actress, ends in divorce because obviously she hates being married to a loser. The action doesn't stop for one moment. This film is great fun to watch with the winning combination Mr. Spielberg assured hand gives us this time out. Mr. Spielberg can thank the genial Mr. DiCaprio who responds obviously to his direction and makes this con man endearing even when he is committing crimes

Amazing Story!!:
I really liked this movie. The story is well spread. There were some parts that could have been taken out, although. I must say that even though Tom Hanks (wonderful actor!!!!!) was conciderd as a main part, personaly I couldnt feel it. To me he seemd to be a part that wasnt so important, even though he was. The acting was wonderful. Every thing was well showed and expressed. Leonardo DiCaprio was excallent in his part ! ! I recommend this movie!!