Catch Me If You Can
"Catch Me If You Can" is the best heist movie that you did not realize you needed in your life. Remember your childhood, when you used to fantasize about spending your life running from the police? Not as a violent killer, of course, but as a cool criminal who only robbed the government, had a slew of faux IDs, and shifted between fake identities with elaborate outfit changes. Best of all, it would be an adventure-filled journey without parental supervision!
Throughout "Catch Me If You Can," Leonardo Di Caprio was as youthful and charming as ever, co-starring with Christopher Walken and Tom Hanks. He portrays Frank Abagnale Jr., a con artist who poses as a Pan American Airways pilot to steal millions of dollars. In Georgia, he plays the role of a doctor, while in Louisiana, he turns into a prosecutor. Plus — and this is a big deal – he achieves it all before becoming 19 years old.
The key issue is, is the film based on a factual story? Yes! Frank Abagnale Jr. indeed existed in the 1960s and 1970s. This genius criminal cashed forged cheques and masqueraded as an expert in a variety of fields. He started conniving at the age of 15 and was pursued for years by the FBI.
Release year: 2002
Director: Steven Spielberg
IMDB Score: 8.1/10
