Catch Me If You Can - 6

The lies become you. That is the theme of this film. Frank Abagnale, a real life con artist soon becomes so involved in the lies that he makes for his life that he ends up losing his base in reality. The con has so shaped Franks life that his very character is formed in the image of his con. When it is finally revealed he is left with nothing, a dream of what his families life was suppose to be. The climax of the film is near the end when he is convinced that Carl Handratty, the FBI agent chasing him, is lying about Frank's arrest, about his family, everything. It takes some time but Frank has to become someone who can once again know truth, and to be in trustworthy relationships. The film does a good job of developing the characters of Frank and Carl and the cat and mouse relationship that they have. The chase becomes the motivating force for Frank and when Carl stops playing the game is over and Frank is left wondering about the purpose of his life. He ends up working with the FBI to catch other forgers and con artist. In true Spielberg fashion the film ends with the characters having found themselves.