Movie Review: "The Aviator" (2004)As director Martin Scorsese earns another "Best Director" Academy-award nomination and leading actor Leonardo DiCaprio plays his heart out with less then 30-years of age, when the perfectly-pitched screenplay by John Logan exceeds any expectations on a usually one-sided, up-high-in-the-sky Howard Hughes (1905-1976) story as several airplane action scenes amaze, when dramatic turning points as including accompanied supporting actresses Cate Blanchett, playing legendary actress Katherine Hepburn, and Kate Beckinsale as Greta Garbo, when director Scorsese and acrto DiCaprio collaborate to ultimate cinematic splendor. Copyright 2018 Cinemajesty Entertainments LLC

The Aviator really is a fantastic film. The acting is so wonderfully done! I adored Cate Blanchett gives an impeccable portrayal of Katherine Hepburn. I mean everything from the voice and the behavior to her emotions. Very well deserved academy award victory! And of course Leonardo DiCaprio does a great job with his representation of the famed Aviator Howard Hughes. He is charming when the film calls for it, acts like a real old timey gentlemen, but then he can turn into a totally unhinged crazy person. And DiCaprio handles both kinds of demeanors very well. The script is very intelligently written and it gives such lengthy character development for both Hughes and Hepburn. I just adored the scenes that involved monologues by either Hughes or Hepburn, or scenes where it's them conversing back and forth. The acting is so involved and as I've mentioned, the script provides such deep character detail that when you combine those two things, it makes for an absolutely magical moment. And there are plenty of those kind of moments. The film handles the final stage in Hughes's life well, him going crazy, locking himself naked in a theater room. Long nails, long hair, completely naked, it would be an understatement to say he went "mad" towards the end of his life, and Leonardo plays this so well! Very realistic and it all flows naturally, doesn't seem forced in the slightest. Overall a fantastic film based on real people. 10/10!

The Story of Aviator Howard Hughes.Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Cate Blanchett and Kate Beckinsale.Written by John Logan.Directed by Martin Scorsese.I can see why this movie has won so many Oscars. It has all the right ingredients. Great acting, great cinematography, great photography and it is undeniably and unreservedly a Martin Scorsese movie with all of his trademark style and artistry. It's one hell of a production which I'm sure had the Oscar Nominations Board purring and salivating non-stop round the clock.It is fascinating and it is an interesting watch but for me it's too long and a little bit boring. Just because a movie wins lots of Oscars doesn't necessarily mean it's an exciting movie and this fits into that category. It reminded me of Citizen Kane and I'd go as far as saying that it's basically the same kind of thing produced for a more modern audience. And that movie was pretty boring too.This is a film I can appreciate on many levels but it's lacking a decent hook and a good dollop of excitement.7.5/10 for the acting and production values.

I went to see this movie when I was in Junior High and didn't enjoy the movie very much. I'm a huge Leonardo DiCaprio fan. It was a random Wednesday and I went with my best friend, his girlfriend, and my girlfriend. My best friends girlfriend and my girlfriend were also best friends. We got to do a lot of things together and this movie was just another example. We got there early- bought some soda, popcorn, goodies, and went to take our seats. My best friend likes to sit near the front so him and his old lady went for the front while my girlfriend and I took the far back seats. After the movie started we realized there was only a few other there. My girlfriend and I snuggled up in the back row and began the movie. After a while we got bored and made out. After this she gave me a handy. The movie is at best a 7 but the experience is a 10. at least for a kid in Jr. High.