The Aviator 12

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Duration:
169 mins
Year produced:
2004
Director:
Martin Scorsese
Cast:
Cate Blanchett
Leonardo DiCaprio
Kate Beckinsale

Movie mogul... record-breaking aviation enthusiast... playboy companion to the 1930s’ most beautiful movie stars... believe it or not, Howard Hughes was all of these things, and here Leonardo di Caprio brings him to life in Martin Scorsese's ode to the Golden Age of cinema. We follow Hughes as he reaches for every (seemingly) impossible dream, from shooting the most expensive film, to building the world's biggest plane, whilst struggling against his tragic obsessive-compulsive disorder. A compelling and fascinating true story told on an epic scale with a big helping of old-school Hollywood glamour.

Average rating:
3 stars out of 5 (2 votes)

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This reviewer rated this film as 1 star out of 5 21 September 2008
Rebecca from Colne Valley High School

Im sorry to say this but i think this is the worst film i have ever seen. i went to see it with my grandparents and was sat in the cinemas falling asleep for nearly 3 hours. normally in the cinema time flies but in this movie it didnt. if you like OCD’s and aeroplanes this is the film for you but it is a really wierd film and a biography of someones life. sorry Martin Scorsese but this film wasnt for me

This reviewer rated this film as 5 star out of 5 18 October 2008
Matthew from Culverhay School

One of my Favourites of all time for once a three Hour movie that dosen’t bore it along with Terminator 2:Judgement day are my Favourite films of all time watch it now!!
5 Bags of Popcorn

Fascinating facts

Jim Carrey, Gwyneth Paltrow and Nicole Kidman were all linked with roles in The Aviator in the years before it started filming –  while at one stage the project was to be directed by film-maker Michael Mann.

Cate Blanchett's portrayal of Katharine Hepburn makes her the first actress to win an Oscar for playing a multiple Oscar winner (Hepburn with a record 4 wins).