Review of The Aviator (2004) by Curtis M — 02 Jun 2015
What more can you say about Leonardo DiCaprio? His ability to embody any character onscreen is peerless, and his choice to take on varied real-life personas in addition to some famous fictional ones, should be applauded. Howard Hughes is a character that few could portray accurately and realistically, but DiCaprio proves he is the man for the job. From the physical tics to the persona, you truly believe DiCaprio is Hughes: the playboy, the eccentric, the aviator.
As a film, The Aviator is a wondrous watch. This is driven by a stunning title role. Take away that performance however, and it's good but not great. While the period-piece nature of the cinematography was more than believable, I did not feel that immersion that I crave in a throwback to the past. While there are strong performances all around, especially Alda and Blanchett, the film is ultimately too reliant on DiCaprio's performance. Still, a fantastic film that only further supports its lead actor's legacy and another success for Scorsese.
This review of The Aviator (2004) was written by Curtis M on 02 Jun 2015.
The Aviator has generally received very positive reviews.
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