The women were... not so good. Cate Blanchett parodies rather than captures Kate Hepburn (although there are moments of absolute brilliance in her portrayal).
I can't decide if I liked it or not. On the one hand, it was absorbing. Because of that, I didn't mind the length. It was interesting as a biography, but when it was over, I found myself asking: What was the point? Why did he tell this story?
I could almost feel the insanity creeping into that brilliant mind. I enjoyed his view of the world, seeing the world below him, whether landscapes or "just movie stars."
I agree with laleo. It was a ride without a destination, a theme-park experience. Worthwhile, for what it was.
I thought it was a great movie. I also thought Leo & CB both did an amazing job. Before I saw the movie I thought about Leo sort of like geo - I was really surprised at Leo's acting ability which I respect a lot now.
I was also surprised at the life of HH; I'd heard a few things growing up which I dimly remembered going into the movie - then, watching it, I thought, WOW, this guy was amazing; I want to find out more.
I talked my mom & dad into going to see it - that's when I found out more - or should I say less. My dad was contemporary to HH & worked in the airlines for decades. He said that much of what was portrayed about his accomplishments in the industry business-wise was Hollywood hype.
He didn't like the movie at all - mostly because of that.
I then figured much of the rest of the portrayal was blown way out of proportion & didn't want anymore to find out about the rest of his life.
I still liked the movie - as did my mom. Her only disappointment was that she already knew about his insanity up to the point where the movie ended; she wanted to find out what happened after that. I figured it was in good taste not to reveal that.
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O.K. I saw it too, and although I thought it was a little long (matinee - - I must have needed a nap) - - I thought Leo was very good also.
Raf, also thought the congressional hearing scene was great. Best part of the movie, IMO.
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Well, I guess she showed me.
Congrats on the Oscar, CB!
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I can't decide if I liked it or not. On the one hand, it was absorbing. Because of that, I didn't mind the length. It was interesting as a biography, but when it was over, I found myself asking: What was the point? Why did he tell this story?
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I enjoyed watching this version of Howard Hughes story. It was sympathetic to H. H.
It was definitely worth watching and the way the senate hearings went were awesome!
Alec Baldwin plays "bad" very well!
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I enjoyed it too - seeing the "Spruce Goose" fly was brilliant. It also deals sympathetically with his condition.
Very good acting from Leonardo I thought.
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I could almost feel the insanity creeping into that brilliant mind. I enjoyed his view of the world, seeing the world below him, whether landscapes or "just movie stars."
I agree with laleo. It was a ride without a destination, a theme-park experience. Worthwhile, for what it was.
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I thought it was a great movie. I also thought Leo & CB both did an amazing job. Before I saw the movie I thought about Leo sort of like geo - I was really surprised at Leo's acting ability which I respect a lot now.
I was also surprised at the life of HH; I'd heard a few things growing up which I dimly remembered going into the movie - then, watching it, I thought, WOW, this guy was amazing; I want to find out more.
I talked my mom & dad into going to see it - that's when I found out more - or should I say less. My dad was contemporary to HH & worked in the airlines for decades. He said that much of what was portrayed about his accomplishments in the industry business-wise was Hollywood hype.
He didn't like the movie at all - mostly because of that.
I then figured much of the rest of the portrayal was blown way out of proportion & didn't want anymore to find out about the rest of his life.
I still liked the movie - as did my mom. Her only disappointment was that she already knew about his insanity up to the point where the movie ended; she wanted to find out what happened after that. I figured it was in good taste not to reveal that.
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