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Title: Lavishly produced portrait of an American enigma
Review: I recently rented this at our local library, and unfortunately all they had was the"full screen" version - meaning, chopped off at the sides. Watching the aerial scenes, I realized this is NOT the way to view this movie!That said, I enjoyed "The Aviator," despite its being a bit too long and unfocused. I wish Scorcese had taken more time at the beginning to develop Hughes' character, and spent less time on his relationship with Katherine Hepburn (whom I found REALLY annoying)."The Aviator" is not a definitive depiction of Howard Hughes' life (nor does it pretend to be) but if you enjoy lavishly-produced movies with great sets, decent acting, and a sense of history, you'll enjoy "The Aviator.'
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