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Catch Me If You Can/So Close

I was laughing so hard at this scene. You have to see this movie to know why!

Catch Me If You Can - Leonardo DiCaprio plays the role of Frank Abegnale, a real-life master of deception. He worked as a co-pilot, a doctor and as a lawyer but never studied to become any of which. He was such a great forger that his skill in check fraud made him a millionaire. Tom Hanks plays the FBI agent who tries to catch him . . . if he can. c",)

I personally think that this movie is too long. There were some parts that I just got bored. I also noticed that Steven Spielberg wasn't that particular on some details in this movie. It's supposed to be set during the 60's but I just wasn't transported to that era. I had to constantly remind myself that it happened 40 years ago, that 300 dollars was such huge money during that time, and that the technology then wasn't that advanced. One reason was maybe because most of the characters were limited to costumes and props that we still wear, use and can see today.

Even though it was long, I enjoyed the film. I was particularly amazed with Abegnale's talent and intelligence. Galing! He was just so good in being bad! It was also noticeable that this person got lucky so many times in his life. The script made me laugh, made me sad and made me wonder. Beautifully done! Nice lighting in most parts of the movie especially during the final conversation of Frank Sr. and Frank Jr. at the restaurant.

This film is worth your 60/90/100+ pesos.

Cute/Funny Quote (when Frank was asked to say grace before a meal): "There were 2 mice that fell on a cup of milk. The first one died instantly. The second one didn't give up that easily, until he learned how to turn the milk into a butter and escaped alive."

I have to place this pic coz I forgot to mention, Leonardo is GORGEOUS in this movie.

Lynn (Shu Qi) and Sue (Zhao Wei) play sisters who are professional assassins with amazing high-tech and kung fu skills. Lynn does the physical work and shes aided by her sister Sue who operates the pairs World Panorama surveillance system, which allows them to tap into any video security system in the world.

Young cop Kong Yat Hong (Karen Mok) and her partner Mark are put on the case. Hong has a brilliant mind and immediately senses shes dealing with a killer with very special skills. Realizing they are facing a tough adversary, Lynn and Sue become fascinated with Hong as well. Things get to be more complicated as Lynn bumps into an old friend and lover. She decides she wants to stop their criminal life and get married. Sue gets angry, feels abandoned by Lynn and decides to carry out the killing herself. In turn, Sue's lack of skills and discipline kills her sister.

Now the assassin and the cop must join forces so Sue can avenge her sister's death and Hong can prove her innocence in a spectacular confrontation at Chow Nunns headquarters...

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This is one great Chinese movie to follow Hero. If you are into martial arts, kung fu and the like, you will definitely enjoy this movie. Except for some parts wherein computer effects were so obvious, this movie surpassed my expectations of the usual assassin out for revenge film. I on my part, highly recommend this movie. (Walang sinabi ang Charlie's Angels dito.)