Review of Catch Me If You Can (2002) by Compi24 — 06 May 2019
"Breezy" is a word I've seen thrown around a lot in delineating the chief merits of Steven Spielberg's "Catch Me If You Can," and this is most definitely fun, rife with personality, and well acted on a comedic front.
But let's not short the movie of its own dramatic worth. At its heart, "Catch Me If You Can" is not just the story of a young man forging convincing checks. It's the heart-breaking tale of the fallout that a broken home can leave lingering within the lives of its children, with the fallout in Frank Abagnale Jr.
's life namely resembling an addictive urge to cheat, steal, and run. The movie really wants us to remember this and I'm glad it does. This is also magnificently structured and executed on a screenplay front, featuring numerous twists, turns, and surprising scene dynamics that made me jealous as a screenwriter.
And Spielberg's effectively expressive, period-focused direction almost needs no mention -- it's terrific work as per usual. In fact, this whole film is a terrific ride from start to finish.
This review of Catch Me If You Can (2002) was written by Compi24 on 06 May 2019.
Catch Me If You Can has generally received very positive reviews.
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