Insight Steven Spielberg, John Williams, Tom Hanks and Leonardo DiCaprio join forces to recreate the true life story of one Frank W Abagnale Jnr in the vibrantly wicked "Catch Me If You Can" the film which everyone is talking about. How good is "Catch Me If You Can"? Damn good! If you've seen the trailer screening at your local cinema then just multiply that ten times over and you'll get an idea of the buzz this film will give audiences. "Catch Me If You Can" is as large as life and where ever you look, there larger than life is Frank W Abagnale Jnr played with great vigour and energy by Leonardo DiCaprio ["Titanic", "The Beach", "While Eating Gilbert Grape"] who is such a delight in this role. He [DiCaprio] comes across so well in this role its hard to believe he isn't Frank Jnr and that is what I feel epitomizes this film. It is totally believable. It is as though we are really in there watching Frank Jnr's life unfold. And what a fascinating tale it is. Of course there is a little 'hollywoodism' in the film but evidently Frank Jnr himself is most impressed with the finished product. But then there sure is a lot to be impressed with. Someone I'm always impressed with is Tom Hanks. Hell you have to have a lot of talent to run solo in a film such as "Cast Away", playing a character named Chuck Noland, a man who's only companion in isolation was a basketball! But Hanks has a huge talent and one that always shines. While there is no doubting the focus in "Catch Me If You Can" is Frank Jnr, Hanks is wonderfully understated as FBI Agent Carl Hanratty. He's always there, dogged, determined and on the job. Hanks character Hanratty, draws the opposite of emotions from an audience to that of DiCaprio's. DiCaprio feeds us an endless steam of adrenalin, keeping us on the edge. DiCaprio gets us excited, hyped up like a kid chock full of sugar and we become thrill junkies looking for the next rush of excitement. He takes us with him like a 'Pied Piper' playing and irresistable tune, we dance to his tune. We are in on the caper and DiCaprio brings out the Frank Jnr in all of us. And then there is Carl Hanratty. Poor, methodical, easily fooled, Mr Nice Guy Hanratty. It doesn't matter to us that Carl is behind the eight-ball, after all we don't want him to catch Frank Jnr. We are loving the high life and we don't want to give it up. We delight in Carl's folly when he entertains catching Frank Jnr. Hell, we're too smart for him. It's a pitiful role that of Carl Hanratty yet somehow in the hype of everything that is "Catch Me If You Can" we start to feel for Carl. Hell, most of us have had the wool pulled over our eyes at some time or another. Most of us are just hard working joes, many of us just plod along and who cares if 'the job' is the only thing in life some of us have! There's no doubting the class these two display in their respective roles, nor is there any doubting the emotional pull of "Catch Me If You Can." It's such a funfilled, exciting film to experience and one I might just venture to say borders on being down right brilliant? Supporting Stars

A veteran of more than 50 feature films Christopher Walken plays Frank Abagnale Snr. Walkens career started at the age of ten when he commenced training at the Professional Children's School in Manhattan, New York. He is an award winning performer on both stage and screen. His stage appearances have won him an Obie Award, a Clarence Derwent Award, a Theatre World Award and in 1997 the Susan Stein Shiva Award for his work with the Joseph Papp's Public Theatre. On the screen he has appeared in many memorable roles including the film "The Deer Hunter" for which he won the best supporting actor Oscar in 1978. His career resume`is huge with films like Annie Hall, The Dead Zone, Pulp Fiction, America's Sweethearts, Batman Returns and Sleepy Hollow. Walken recently won the 2003 BAFTA Award for Best Supporting actor for his role as Frank Abagnale Sr in the film "Catch Me If You Can".

Nathalie Baye is a veteran of over 60 films and one of Frances most acclaimed actress's. She has been nominated for 7 Ceasar Awards and has won Frances top honour on three occassions. Her most noticeable international roles include Day For Night, The Man Who Loved Women, The Green Room and The Return of Martin Guerre. Her first Ceasar Award came in 1981 for Every Man For Himself, followed by Un etrange affaie in 1982 and La balance in 1983. Baye's career also has a New York link. At the age of 17 she left France to study classical ballet and modern dance in New York. After touring the Us with a dance company she returned to France and concentrated on acting. In 1981 she was nominated for two Ceasar Awards after starring in A Weeks Vacation & Every Man For Himself. Nathalie plays Frank Jnr's mother Paula Abagnale.

The Story Frank W Abagnale Jnr [Leonardo DiCaprio] is on the run. After a long chase, FBI Agent Carl Hanratty [Tom Hanks] is closing in on one of Americas most wanted criminals. Directed by three times Academy Award winner Steven Spielberg, from Jeff Nathansons screenplay based on the book by Frank W Abagnale Jnr and Stan Redding, "Catch Me If You Can" is the story of Frank W Abagnale Jnr one of the worlds most masterful forgers who by the time he had reached the age of eighteen had impersonated a substitute teacher, worked as the senior doctor in charge of an Emergency Room medical team, worked as a co-pilot for Pan Am Airlines, recruited college girls as trainee airline hostess's, worked as a lawyer and cashed over US4 million dollars in bogus cheques he had brilliantly forged. But Agent Hanratty is dedicated to his capture in this real life story of "Catch Me If You Can". The Verdict "The words "Catch Me If You Can" will be on everyones lips this summer. DiCaprio will win you over as the brash young Frank Jnr while the consumate Hanks is as always a delight to watch. Spielberg with an eye to detail has crafted "Catch Me If You Can" into one 'wicked' film. A most impressionable, funtastic film."

What The Critics Say "A great time at the movies and certainly a film well worth catching if you can." Rick Kisonak FILM THREAT "That rarity of rarities, a mainstream American feel-good movie with both charm and intelligence." Andrew Sarris NEW YORK OBSERVER "A meticulously directed, deliciously acted, humorously written work of skill, energy and imagination." Rex Reed NEW YORK OBSERVER "How good is "Catch Me If You Can"? Damn good!" The Movie Pages IMPACTSERVICES.NET.AU Cast & Crew Leonardo DiCaprio Tom Hanks Christopher Walken Nathalie Baye Jennifer Garner Amy Adams Martin Sheen Frank John Hughes Brian Howe Michelle Altara Jamie Anderson Jasmine Jessica Anthony Ian Aronson Mike Baldridge Phil Bowers Jonathan Brent Jillian Clare Carrie 'CeCe' Cline Jessica Collins Jonathan Dankner Fred Datig ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... Frank Abagnale Jr Carl Hanratty Frank Abagnale Sr Paula Abagnale Prostitute Brenda Brenda's Father Tom Fox Earl Amdursky Student Ailene Jasmine Barnes Bellboy Terry Headwaiter Dr. Ashland Litte Girl's Voice Missy Peggy Student Co-Pilot From the book by Frank Abagnale Jr and Stan Redding Directed by Steven Spielberg Screenplay by Jeff Nathanson Original Music by John Williams Cinematography by Janusz Kaminski Film Editing by Michael Kahn Casting by Debra Zane Art Direction by Sarah Knowles Set Decoration by Leslie A. Pope Costume Design by Mary Zophres Makeup Department Sian Grigg Production Design by Jeannine Claudia Oppewall Run Time 140 minutes Rated M [AUST] Copyright ©2002 - Dreamworks LLC - All Rights Reserved ©1999-2009 Impact Internet Services & The Movie Pages- All Rights Reserved