The Aviator DVD [2011]

The Aviator DVD [2011] Description

From Hollywoods legendary Cocoanut Grove to the pioneering conquest of the wild blue yonder, Martin Scorseses The Aviator celebrates old-school film-making at its finest. We say "old school" only because Scorseses love of golden-age Hollywood is evident in his approach to his subject--Howard Hughes in his prime (played by Leonardo DiCaprio in his)--and especially in his technical mastery of the medium, reflecting his love for classical film-making of the studio era. Even when hes using state-of-the-art digital trickery for the films exciting flight scenes (including one of the most spectacular crashes ever filmed), Scorseses meticulous attention to art direction and costume design suggests an impassioned pursuit of craftsmanship from a bygone era; every frame seems to glow with gilded detail. And while DiCaprio bears little physical resemblance to Hughes during the films 20-year span (late 1920s to late 40s), he efficiently captures the eccentric millionaires golden-boy essence, and his tragic descent into obsessive-compulsive seclusion. Bolstered by Cate Blanchetts uncannily accurate portrayal of Katharine Hepburn as Hughes most beloved lover, The Aviator is easily Scorseses most accessible film, inviting mainstream popularity without compromising Scorseses artistic reputation. As compelling crowd-pleasers go, its a class act from start to finish.