Catch Me If You Can (2002)

 

 

 

 

     The movie 'Catch Me If You Can' is about a large-scale fraud scheme of Frank Abagnale, and this movie is based on a true story. While I was watching this movie, I could not believe that it was a true story because many people were completely taken in by his various fraudulent practices.

 

     The main plot is as follows. After teen-aged Frank Abagnale's parents get a divorce, he runs away from home. His camouflaged life begins from here. At first, he disguises himself as an airplane co-pilot and makes many forged payroll checks. And then he changes these checks to money, so he suddenly becomes rich. Many people admire him just because of his pilot clothes. In the meantime, Carl Hanratty who is an FBI agent for bank fraud begins to chase him. But Frank escapes from Carl even when Frank runs directly into Carl in a hotel. After that, he pretends to be a docter and lawyer. Finally, he is caught by Carl, and he is sentenced to twelve years.

 

 

     I think Frank has a natural talent for fraud. He cunningly tells lies to many people, and he always deals with many situation in a clever manner.  He acts as if he is real pilot, docter, and lawyer under any given circumstances. When Carl comes to catch him, Frank continues to act calmly and tells a lie, so Carl is deceived by his words and misses him. I am so surprised because he always copes with difficult situations with flexibility no matter what happens. I also think he is the master of seducing women.

 

     On the other hand, I paid attention to Frank while I was watching this movie. He takes advantage of his outstanding talent in fake jobs, so he enjoys material affluence and becomes the envy of many people. However, I think he is not really happy. What he pursues is to live with people who he loves, but he finally realizes that the pursuit of wealth and fame is worthless and futile. Maybe, he just wanted a harmonious family.

 

 

     I am also impressed by Carl Hanratty.  At the first time, he is just obsessed with finding and arresting Frank. But after he feels sense of kindship with Frank, he believes and gives affection to Frank. So Frank's life changes by him more and more. Because Carl believes him continuously, Frank finally returns to FBI without falling in fake life again. At last, he becomes money expert cooperated with the FBI and lives a successful life until now. Although this movie is about fraud scheme, I can learn many lessons. So I really want to recommend this movie to you. You can also admire at performance of Leonardo Di Caprio and Tom Hanks! I would like to give 4 stars out of 5 stars.