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"Catch Me If You Can"
Starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks
Directed by Steven Spielberg
Dreamworks
The story of “Catch Me If You Can,” a film about a youth who
poses as a teacher, pilot, doctor and lawyer all before his 21st
birthday, may seem a bit preposterous—even among Hollywood’s
far-reaching plot lines. However, one of the main aspects that
makes this movie so intriguing is that, for the most part, it is based
on a true story.
Shattered by the divorce of his parents, Frank Abagnale, Jr.
(Leonardo DiCaprio) leaves home at a young age. With no money
to his name, Abagnale begins forging airline paychecks while pos
ing as a pilot. With FBI agent Carl Hanratty (Tom Hanks) hot on his
tail, Abagnale lives a fast-paced life as he moves from city to city
and from one career to another. Learning the tricks of career trades
from television and books, Abagnale deceives hundreds of people
while cashing in almost $4 million in forged checks.
In the most lighthearted movie he has produced in a decade,
Steven Spielberg proves his ability through his storytelling talents.
Although not as intense as his previous features, “Catch Me If You
Can” proves just as entertaining and even a bit more fun to watch as
Hanratty pursues Abagnale in a humorous cat-and-mouse chase.
However, through creating connections with both Abagnale and his
father and Abagnale and Hanratty, Spielberg ensures the sentimen
tality is not all lost in the fun of the movie.
Even with an interesting storyline and a director capable of piec
ing it together, it is DiCaprio’s acting that completes the movie.
DiCaprio delivers one of his best performances yet, capturing the
heart of the audience even through his deception. This film is defi
nitely worth catching.
great tale to life with breathtaking combat scenes and chilling
images from the workshop of the evil Lord Saruman. In addition
the astounding portrayal of duplicate character Gollum/Smeige!
(Andy Serkis) proves director Peter Jackson is a master storytelle
One word to potential viewers: this movie can only be enjoy:
to the fullest after viewing its magnificent predecessor, “The
Fellowship of the Ring.” While “The Two Towers” may not beth
feel-good movie of the year, it is one that will leave viewers hun
gry for Lord of the Rings' next box-office release.
Two Weeks Notice'
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Sandra Bullock, Hugh Grant
Directed by Marc Lawrence
Warner Bros.
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"The Two Towers"
Starring Elijah Wood, Sean Astin
Viggo Mortensen and Orlando Bloom
Directed by Peter Jackson
New Line Cinema
On the surface, “Two Weeks Notice” looks like a typical romar
tic comedy. Upon watching it. viewers find that’s exactly whatite
Written and directed by Marc Lawrence (“Miss Congeniality.'
“Forces of Nature”). Sandra Bullock plays Lucy Kelson, a Harvard
educated activist lawyer who ends up working for her greatest foe.
George Wade (Hugh Grant), a charming multi-millionaire developr
The relationship between the two quickly moves from a simple bir
ness deal to rivaling the familiarity of a long-time married couple
The on-screen spark between Bullock and Grant makes viewers
wonder why this pair hasn’t been matched before. The natural cheir
istry makes the quieter, more personal scenes much more poignant.
In drastic contrast, Bullock and Grant strut their comedic tal
ents. Grant delivers impeccable timing, while Bullock relies onk
strongest asset—physical comedy.
However, despite good acting, the story is all too cliched. It's
easy to discern the ending before the first 10 minutes are done.
While Lawrence and Bullock have done great work togetheri:
the past, it's time for new ideas. It’s impossible to miss the paral
lets between “Two Weeks Notice” and “Miss Congenially.” Simik
scenes, as well as similar actresses —both movies star Bullock ait
Heather Burns — can leave viewers with a feeling of deja vu.
If it’s a stereotypical romantic comedy that you want, look no
further than “Two Weeks Notice.” However, if you want somethir.
new. look elsewhere. You've already seen this one.
Outstanding special effects and brilliant performances from a
versatile cast proves Star Wars has finally met its match. “The Two
Towers,” the second installment of J.R.R. Tolkien’s novel Lord of
the Rings, starts exactly where the previous version left off.
When the Fellowship is forced to divide, Frodo Baggins (Elijah
Wood) and his companion Sam (Sean Astin) must continue the
journey to the dark mountain Mordor, the one place where the ring
can be destroyed. Aragorn (Viggo Mortensen), Legolas (Orlando
Bloom), and Gimli (John Rhys-Davies), allies of Frodo and Sam,
face a slew of battles, visit new kingdoms and manage to keep the
audience mesmerized with artful warrior skills and commitment to
the cause of the ring as well as each other.
This chapter of the story brings the darker aspects of Tolkien’s
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Queen Latifah pleads no
contest to reckless driving
LOS ANGELES (AP) - A
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behalf of actress and
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exchange, prosecutors
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drunken-driving counts.
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her," said defense attorney Blair Berk, who
entered the plea Tuesday. Latifah, whose
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The charges came from the 32-year-old
performer's 3:15 a.m. arrest on Nov. 20 in
the Universal City area. A California Highway
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Freeway for allegedly making an unsafe
lane change.
She failed a field sobriety test and was
booked for investigation of driving under
the influence of alcohol, said CHP Officer
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three years probation. She also must pay a
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