Catch Me If You Can

2002

Director: Steven Spielberg

Distributor: DreamWorks

My Review:

Based loosely on the autobiography of Frank Abagnale Jr., this movie follows the risks, rewards and consequences of one of America’s youngest conmen.I read the book, but honestly, liked the movie better.

That’s probably because what I liked about the movie was it’s depiction of 60’s mod culture. Whether it’s the retro style and music of the opening, the highlighting of the Airline Industry’s golden years, or the background music and fashion, I just enjoy watching this movie.

One of the more interesting things about the story is the ending. Frank gets caught, but in exchange for relative freedom, he agrees to work for the FBI – Nobody can spot a fake better than a faker. The twist made me think of how God works everything for the good.

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Quotes:

• Two little mice fell in a bucket of cream. The first mouse quickly gave up and drowned. The second mouse, wouldn't quit. He struggled so hard that eventually he churned that cream into butter and crawled out. Gentlemen, as of this moment, I am that second mouse.
• You know why the Yankees always win, Frank?
  - 'Cause they have Mickey Mantle?
  No, it's 'cause the other teams can't stop staring at those damn pinstripes.
• Mr. and Mrs. Abagnale, this is not a question of your son's attendance. I regret to inform you that, for the past week, Frank has been teaching Mrs. Glasser's French class.
  - He what?
  Your son has been pretending to be a substitute teacher, lecturing the students, uh, giving out homework, uh. Mrs. Glasser has been ill, there was some confusion with the real sub. Your son held a teacher-parent conference yesterday and was planning a class field trip to a French bread factory in Trenton.
• Dear Dad, you told me an honest man has no fear, so I'm trying hard not to be afraid.
• Just tell me how much he owes and I'll pay you back.
  - So far, it's about 1.3 million dollars.
• Ah, people only know what you tell them, Carl
• Sometimes it's easier livin' the lie.
• How'd you do it Frank? How did you cheat on the bar exam in Louisiana?

Still: