this shit hit different post-film school, mid-quarantine, and pre-inevitable spiral into madness

explain to me why jude law had less screen time than the ice clown whose ice town cost him his town crown

This was a lot more entertaining and a lot crazier than what I was expecting. The editing was not doing it for me in a lot of cases which I suppose is the point, it makes things feel pretty claustrophobic, but it just felt sloppy at a certain point. This is such a 2004 movie....

I feel like the movie uses both Howard's OCD and wealth for great effect without delving into the explanation/development of how either became such a crucial part of his life, and that's a little frustrating to me– but god, what a film! Nobody makes a breezy three hours like Scorsese. The ending breaks my heart. Also the first moment of the movie is them spelling and saying "quarantine" repeatedly. It was so unexpected we screamed. Who'da thunk the movie about the reclusive billionaire germaphobe would be hittin different right now.

The plane crash in The Aviator >>> the bear attack in The Revenant

just guys being dudes. flying planes, dating teenagers, drinking milk, making movies, taking about titties and llamas, having crippling disorders (that can be traced to visions of american success ingrained in childhood) exacerbated by an industry and culture that celebrates wealth and "progress" above anything else.

The way of the future...
The way of the future...
The way of the future...
The way of the future...
The way of the future...
The way of the future...
The way of the future...
The way of the future...
The way of the (SLAP)

*problem solved*

90

A tantalizing, old-fashioned film about a rich genius who somehow always existed as an underdog, eventually crumbling into the disparate pieces he constructed of himself. So intricate and operatic, and yet its grandness never feels generic or cheap. It's a film about hollywood as much as it is a Hollywood production. One of Leo's best roles, too. The evolving cinematographic techniques are the icing on the cake.

First time watching. Been suggesting it to roommate for a while, First line of movie is lady spelling “QUARANTINE.” I run around the room. 

Other than that, incredible movie. Love it all!

Surely one of the best Hollywood biopics ever made?

according to all known laws of aviation,

I know I'm in the minority with my opinion that The Aviator is Martin Scorsese's absolute best movie in over twenty years, probably since Goodfellas. It's a jaw-dropping marvel to witness in all aspects of filmmaking.

There isn't a single performance that misses the mark (unless you really want to count Gwen Stefani), the score by Howard Shore is one of his absolute best, the visual effects are tasteful, the cinematography is gorgeous and graceful, and the subject Howard Hughes is in many ways as obsessive and tireless as Scorsese himself. He was simply born to make a Hughes biopic, and he hits a grand slam in every possible way with this one. It will always land among my favorites from the legend.

Oh, and it contains the best work from DiCaprio, too, in my opinion.

This review may contain spoilers. I can handle the truth.

i only watched for leo cause of my phase LOL but looking back this was an insane movie and i need to rewatch

Great film!

the way of the future ✈️

Scorsese nails it on all fronts; He and Leonardo DiCaprio are electric collaborators, clearly and it’s hard to believe Leo was only 29 at the time of filming. Such a commanding performance of a complicated, traumatised and brilliant man. Cate Blanchett shines as Katherine Hepburn and deserved every accolade. Fantastic performances from all the supporting cast, the framework is so strong that you can’t fault The Aviator. The music, the cinematography, editing and colour grade is seamless, transporting you into each era effortlessly. Thrilling from start to finish, I come back to this gem time and time again for a long spectacle that i can rely on; I wouldn’t change a thing in this film.

Scorsese’s best looking film.

What a story. I didn’t know anything about Howard Hughes going into this so that may have helped my enjoyment. It’s 3 hour runtime is barely felt and Leo has one of the best performances of a mentally ill person ever. My only complaints are that of picture and sound. The score leaves a bit to be desired and I found the pink and blue grading at the beginning of the film distracting.

Oh Ian Holm, Tolkien bless your soul. We miss you

Shame on my for never seeing this film before. Another fantastic work by mr. Scorsese, I really liked this a lot and I love films about or that mention the film industry and this was no different, some really interesting stuff here. Gorgeous looking film too, direction and cinematography are incredible and how they used basically just 3 colors in the events before 35 was really cleaver and creative.

And what to say about the cast ? Everyone did a great job but Cate Blanchett and DiCaprio were terrific. I think this was the point in his career where he stopped being the boy from Titanic and started to be a legit actor, and as we all know today, one of the best in the industry.

Surely one of the best Hollywood biopics ever made?

Q-U-A-R-A-N-T-I-N-E

The rating is not completely objective, I just liked how the obsession is presented as I have one pretty similar