Despite a disappointing ending, this YA adaptation is much, much better than it has to be. Solid performances from the impressive ensemble and a star-making turn from Alden Ehrenrich as the charismatic protagonist. Most pleasantly surprising film of 2013 thus far.

The film's flaws became more apparent during this rewatch, but I'll be damned if this isn't one of Spielberg's most entertaining films he's ever made. DiCaprio and Walken are aces, Hanks in top comedic form. Amazed at how well the 27-year-old DiCaprio plays the teenage Abagnale.

10 minutes of message shoehorned into 80 minutes of nonsensical, unfunny gags and unnecessary pop songs. It's possible to make an entertaining and appealing children's film without talking down (see: Pixar, How to Train Your Dragon), but apparently Illumination Entertainment thinks cute schtick and jokes upon jokes are the only way to keep kids' attention.

Brilliantly original, magical, and ultimately moving.