I'm not crazy about this title, but the title credits are slick in their '60's styling -- slick as Frank Abagnale (AKA Black, AKA Taylor, AKA Conners, AKA Leo DiCaprio). The film starts near its ending, the fugitive in the hands of the relentless fed; then springs backward to a happier time, with young Frank enamored with his smooth father (Walken) and beautiful French mother (Baye). Spielberg takes his time endearing us to Frank as this utopian family slowly slips away. Christopher Walken is hands down fantastic as the loving father who never loses his smile -- the second mouse. Give this guy an Oscar nomination!

Leonardo is also rather flawless as the fake, thief, liar, with a seventeen-year-old heart of gold. Hanks is strong, but dare I say (again) miscast. He's too lovable from the get-go. I think a harder face, someone we'd be surprised to find any kind of warmth from, would have set up the cat and mouse pairing with DiCaprio even better. De Niro -- that'd be my pick, come-on that "Knock Knock Joke" is 100% solid De Niro.

Speaking of that pairing, I particularly enjoyed the juxtaposition of two contrasting scenes: 1) Our Mouse (Leo) in James Bond duds kissing a gorgeous model whilst at the same moment 2) Our dedicated cat (Tom) sits in a laundry mat betwixt two disinterested senior citizens.

The chase is fun, amusing, and hosts a good sense of humor. For the most part, this "True Story" is believable with the inclusion of several Spielbergisms. For instance, a gathering of carolers continues their song un-impressed with five squad cars coming to a screeching halt directly in front of them. It'd never happen that way for real, but it looks cool on film.

"An honest man has nothing to fear -- so I'm trying not to be afraid."