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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’œil, 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
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
terrifically entertaining lite hearted fare from Steven Spielberg (4.5/5)
Feb 20 2008
Format:DVD
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
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
kinda bored and cliched. nothing special.
Dec 2 2003
Format:DVD
a mediocre movie without any special merit to praise for. mucho media hypes to lure people to buy tickets to watch this so-so movie. dicaprio didn't fit into this role in the least way and not too convincing and believable. he just looked too young to be acceptable as a gifted con man. almost everything in this movie looked pretentious and unreal. don't know why so many thumbs were up for this somehow bored to death movie.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
WOW UNBELIEVABLE
Dec 18 2007
Format:DVD
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
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
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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. Read more
Published on July 19 2004 by Peter LaPrade
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!!!!! Read more
Published on July 19 2004 by givbatam3
Catch Me If You Can
This movie is wonderful!I loved every minute of it.Everything from the plot to the dialogue is amazing, but what else would you expect from ann award winning director and... Read more
Published on July 10 2004 by mac301
Pure fun! As good as the book.
Many details from the book are changed but it captures the spirit of the story, which is excellent. Both the movie and the book are highly recommended!
Published on Jun 24 2004
A good film with an extraordinary rhythm
More than 130 minutes for a film which has a lot of action and rhythm. Both main actors make a great performance. Read more
Published on Jun 14 2004 by derrotista
Unbelievable, but True!
I heard about this story back in 1980 when the book came out. So naturally, I was very interested in how the movie would play out. The story of Frank W. Read more
Published on Jun 12 2004 by smoothjazzandmore
Fun cinematic enjoyment.
Based on the 1980 memoir by Frank Abagnale, this film follows most of the life of one of the most notorious impostors of all time. Read more
Published on Jun 7 2004 by Jason W. Qualls
This movie is awesome
Catch Me If You Can is a really exciting, entertaining movie. The title suggests what the movie is about, and it reflects the movie's content adeptly. Read more
Published on Jun 1 2004
Just humorous is what it is
When I thought I had finally given up on Spielberg, he comes out with this great movie. Catch Me If You Can is the story about a high school kid, Leonardo DiCaprio, who ran away... Read more
Published on May 17 2004 by M. Miller
A Breezy Caper and Superb Entertainment
When I bought this DVD, I knew it wasn't going to be a comedy, but CATCH ME IF YOU CAN certainly does have its funny moments. Read more
Published on May 12 2004 by Totally Anonymous
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