El aviador

Stefan Drees

This film is a document of Scorsese's mastery. The use of elements like filtered colors or the dancing camera (being a prolongation or counterpart of the actors' body movements) are evidence for his thoughtful work. And the brillant madness sequence in the private cinema with its abusive confrontation of body and film pictures is a highlight of autoreflexive use of visual media and (like in the whole picture) light.

comeandsee

its really quite underwhelming. the film does not deal with enough of hughes real reclusive activity in later years, and some of the scenes are wonderful set pieces, with superb acting and superlative visuals and other scenes are just plain mediocre. cate blanchett seems to parody katharine hepburn at times and at others is superb. this film just seems so inconsistent, and all over the place.

Bijoux Alexanderplatz

Enjoyed parts of the film, but some of the casting ruined it for me. Didn't dig Kate Beckinsale as Ava. And Leonardo and Alda--well, I'm just always painfully aware that I'm watching Leonardo DiCaprio in Leo films and Alan Alda in Alda films. Does this make sense?? It does in my head.

Jye Sherwell

After rewatching, I can really say that this is one fine film. Scorsese knows his craft so well, and has put together such a polished (aside from the CGI) piece of work. DiCaprio didn't bore me like he's started to lately, and Blanchett is gosh darn superb!

Seth Farmer

I don't understand the negative reaction to this film, either. It's probably not accurate historically, but it certainly is thematically. Meaning, I've never seen a better portrait of perfectionism, of the uncompromising eccentricities that all visionaries possess.

N. C.

Cate/Katie <3 I'm always so sorry to see how much leo gives the best (for me) and is never recognized for it how he deserves.

Phil Worfel

I love Scorsese's use of the 2 and 3 color Technicolor schemes throughout the piece. Wanted to love the movie more than I did but the worst of Scorsese is still pretty damn good.

Erik F.

DiCaprio is impressive, but at several points the film feels a bit too much like a Standard Hollywood Biopic. However, there are some electrifying and highly effective moments/scenes that make it soar higher. Certainly worth watching.