Catch Me If You Can (2003, DVD)

Steven Spielberg's adaptation of Frank W. Abagnale's autobiography CATCH ME IF YOU CAN follows the cat-and-mouse chase of Abagnale (Leonardo DiCaprio) and FBI agent Carl Hanratty (Tom Hanks) as Abagnale travels the world passing forged checks and assuming false identities. Covering the time period from 1963-69, the film leaps from the suburbs of New York to Georgia, Louisiana, Miami, France and the skies of Pan American airlines with Abagnale, who passes himself off as a pilot, doctor, lawyer and socialite, while constantly frustrating Hanratty's attempts to nab the increasingly cunning forger. CATCH ME IF YOU CAN finds Spielberg drawing on the father-son relationship that develops between Abagnale and Hanratty, filling a void left in the lives of each man: Abagnale's strained relationship with his tax-cheat father (Christopher Walken) and Hanratty's never-seen family left behind in the wake of a divorce. As Hanratty pursues Abagnale, their mutual admiration and respect grows, and finally they even come to rely on each other.

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"Catch Me If You Can" starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks. The DVD is a two-disc set, which features the film in your choice of widescreen or Standard format(why would you want standard?) along with plenty of behind the scenes goodies and documentaries to supplement the film.



I did not see the film when it was released in the theater. I thought about it, but I couldn't overcome my displeasure of Leo DiCaprio and the whole "Titanic" hype. However, now that I have seen it, I regret my hesitance, because it really is a fine film.



Directed by Steven Spielberg, "Catch Me If You Can" is based on the true story of a teenager, who, upon learning of his parents divorce, runs away from home and develops a knack for forging checks and passing himself off as a doctor, a lawyer, and anything else required to maintain his wild lifestyle. The film takes place in the 60's and is full of color and fun. Leo DiCaprio does such a fine job that I forgot all about "Titanic". And Tom Hanks, who plays a government agent out to catch Leo, delivers his best performance since "Saving Private Ryan." The movie is a lot of fun to watch, and, after making such heavy handed films as "Artificial Intelligence" and "Private Ryan", it is good to know that Steven Spielberg can still create a movie as delightful as the ones he made in his prime, such as "Jaws" and "Raiders of the Lost Ark."

A very good movie! See it if you can!

I didn't see this movie in the theater but I did see it both on DVD and on tv, Each time I enjoy it more.

I really don't care too much for Leonardo but in this movie he is GREAT as Frank Abagnale Jr.

This movie is based upon a true story about a man who was always a fake.

The plot of the movie: A true story about Frank Abagnale Jr. who, before his 19th birthday, successfully conned millions of dollars worth of checks as a Pan Am pilot, doctor, and legal prosecutor.

This movie also has some excellent actors in it. Such as Tom Hanks who plays Carl Hanratty, Christopher Walken who plays Frank Abagnale, Sr, and Martin Sheen who plays Roger Strong.

This is one movie that should be seen. You won't regret it.

Catch Me IF You Can I met Frank W Abegnale

I waited for this movie to be made for about twenty years. I met Frank W Abegnale after one of his seminars Back then; and I even have his autograph on one of my old checks. (He has a photo graphic memory..I said forget the account number and he laughed.) Originally he though the movie would be made with Dustin Hoffman playing Him, and He would have played the FBI agent. Well needless to say it never went off that way..but the stars that are in the film and the director could not have been a better match. Im glad they finally did the movie..and there is even more to his life than it showed..but I think they did an awesome job of depicting his True life escapades at deception and posing as different professional people all before he was even old enough to drink.
anyway see the movie and watch the second dvd that explains and shows the real Frank W Abegnale..youll be glad you did.

This Movie was Quite a 'Catch'

I decided to buy this film because I had seen it once on TV and was so mezmorized by the suspense! I literally could not take my eyes off of the screen. After I saw it once, I knew I wanted to see it again. This film is a hide and seek film that will keep you on the edge of your seat. I would highly recommend it. Tom Hanks and Leonardo DiCaprio star in it and Christopher Walken is also in it.

Leonardo DiCaprio's character is based on a real life story of a money counterfeiter and forges all kinds of checks stealing millions of dollars. Tom Hanks is a detective who is chasing Leonardo DiCaprio but he always manages to get away. The only thing I didn't like about it is that DiCaprio's character is a womanizer so they have a few risky scenes. Other than that this movie is perfect.