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 The Aviator (DVD)
 The Aviator (DVD) ... DVD released 13 June, 2005 at Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainm / Features of the DVD: Dubbed, PAL, Widescreen / From Hollywood's legendary Cocoanut Grove to the pioneering conquest of the wild blue yonder, Martin Scorsese's The Aviator celebrates old-school filmmaking at its finest. We say "old school" only because Scorsese's love of golden-age Hollywood is evident in his approach to his subject--Howard Hughes in his prime (played by Leonardo DiCaprio in his)--and especially in his technical mastery of the medium, which reflects his love for classical filmmaking of the studio era. Even when he's using state-of-the-art digital trickery for the film's exciting flight scenes (including one of the most spectacular crashes ever filmed), Scorsese's meticulous attention to art direction and costume design suggests an impassioned pursuit of craftsmanship from a bygone era; every frame seems to glow with gilded detail. And while DiCaprio bears little physical resemblance to Hughes from the film's 20-year period (late 1920s to late '40s), he efficiently captures the eccentric millionaire's golden-boy essence, and his tragic descent into obsessive-compulsive seclusion. Bolstered by Cate Blanchett's uncannily accurate portrayal of Katharine Hepburn as Hughes' most beloved lover, The Aviator is easily Scorsese's most accessible film, inviting mainstream popularity without compromising Scorsese's artistic reputation. As compelling crowd-pleasers go, it's a class act from start to finish. --Jeff ShannonNewest Review: ... hand washing sequences than the fight between PAN AM & TWA, this fight would have added the best spice to this film. You ... more ... had Alec Baldwin playing (Juan Trippe) he did it ably but that fight was side kick to the main spicy issues of this film. Imagine TWA striving to make a SUPER Carrier with the help of LOCKHEED and PAN AM challenging its operation with bribing Senator and establishing a investigative senate committee.
I love history and I loved knowing that at the time of Howard Hughes, there were few movie cameras available to film, Hell's Angels, I loved the controversy about OUTLAW film, also I loved the tussle to CARVE out air ...more |
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The Aviator (DVD): Flying high or Crash Landing? (1107 words)
by - written on 07/01/09 (Very useful, 87 readings)
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Throw a dart at a list of Martin Scorsese films and the chances are you'll hit one which should have won an Oscar. Before he finally won with The Departed, this was probably Scorsese's most blatant Oscar baiter: a story about a slight oddball who battles personal demons to triumph against the odds. Containing all the elements so beloved of Uncle Oscar, it should have been a shoo-in, yet was still overlooked for that coveted Best Director slot. Still, Oscar controversy aside, The Aviator stands as an excellent piece of cinema. It follows around a decade or so in the life of millionaire film-maker, airline designer and sometime recluse Howard Hughes. ... Read the complete review
The Aviator (Movie Review) (481 words)
by - written on 22/02/09 (Very useful, 100 readings)
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The Aviator starring Leonardo di Caprio was a biopic film based on the life story of Howard Hughes, who was an industrialist, aviator, film producer and director and become one of the wealthiest men on earth during his time. But beyond the fame and wealth he has, Hughes suffered mental illness called obsessive-compulsive behavior. This film was released in 2004 and was directed by Academy Award-winning director, Martin Scorsese, well-known for his masterpieces like Gangs of New York and The Departed. AWARDS AND NOMINATIONS: This film was nominated for 11 Academy awards and won; Best Supporting Actress (Cate Blanchett), Best Art Direction ... Read the complete review
The Aviator (DVD): Pan Am & TWA fight it out ! (645 words)
by - written on 19/11/09 (Very useful, 15 readings)
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Pan Am & TWA fight it out ! A movie by Martin Scorsese If I call this movie super in acting by Leonardo DiCaprio, or history of independent film making without sponsorship of big studios or, fight for the air routes of the world and America. All these elements could have made it a super hit movie, if a few spices like that of slum dog were added. Whatever the heading under which a movie is made, never forget the entertainment element. Why show us the Howard Hughes had obsession to wash hands, this is not entertainment. I love the line said by Katherine Hepburn (Cate Blanchette) Don't let the press in, they will always ... Read the complete review
Respectable movie about a man you'd probably not normally wa ... (401 words)
by - written on 31/05/06 (Somewhat useful, 70 readings)
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DVD SPECIFIC ============ I filed my original review of this under the the VHS version (funnily filed under A, whereas this DVD version is under T). I've actually seen this version and am not sure how to delete the VHS review. As you would expect, the only distinguishing difference between the flics are the the kind of boring DVD extras you'd expect attached to a drama. There are a handful of "making of" features which include behind the scenes looks. Why I should care about how someone decided how to do the makeup and hair I do not know. Give these a miss. There are a few more discussions about Hugues himself and ... Read the complete review
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