A super criminal, a lonely child

Durward 2021-10-13 13:05:30

The second time I watched this film, 4 years after the first time, this is a movie that I rarely watched and I still remember the English name and want to enjoy it again. Once I even heard the boss talk about "classic". Character. (Another "Shawshank's Redemption" is also a classic) To be

precise, Frank Abagonel is still a child. He is not like many sophisticated guys who have had many years of experience, but this has not hindered Frank's every One vote is extremely clean and tidy.

In the beginning, it was pretending to be a substitute teacher. Keep all those students in the dark without exception, let alone the old lady who came to substitute the class. In this battle, he became more confident. Using social engineering and his talented performances, he successfully got the uniform of Pan American Airlines and became the deputy captain of Pan American Airlines. Later, he became a professor, a doctor, and even claimed to be Louis. Assistant to the chief prosecutor of Anna State; meanwhile, Detective Karl also found Frank's whereabouts step by step.

Also running through the film is Frank's cheque forgery technology. From the manual to the end, two Heidelberg printing presses were used to forge empty cheques. It was precisely because of this that Karl spent four years persuading the FBI to allow Frank's forgery technology to be useful in the FBI's Check Fraud Section, and even later major banks paid a large amount each year to use Frank's check anti-forgery technology. At the same time, the friendship between Karl and Frank took the film to another level.

Another hidden thread in the film is Frank’s personal life and psychological world. Even though his social engineering methods are superb, he cannot conceal the loneliness of his inner world and his family. Fracture, the divorce of his father and mother brought Frank's suffering and loss. Call Carl even on Christmas.

Frank, a lonely child, where should he go? Going home is the essence of this film. But Frank had no home. Frank's father asked him where he was going. Frank didn't answer directly. That was the answer. Even Carl said that he would extradite Frank back to the United States (home), which happened to be implied. Social issues may be the core ideas that the director wants to express in the film.

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  • Eliza 2021-10-20 18:58:22

    Why do I feel sad. .

  • Camylle 2022-03-26 09:01:01

    As soon as Tom Hanks appeared, I knew it was over, an orthodox preaching drama

Catch Me If You Can quotes

  • Carl Hanratty: But, sir, we're gonna let him get away.

    Assistant Director Marsh: No, Carl, you let him get away.

  • Frank Abagnale Sr.: Where's your mother?

    Frank Abagnale, Jr.: I don't know. She said something about going to look for a job.

    Frank Abagnale Sr.: What's she gonna be, a shoe salesman at a centipede farm?