The Aviator: 7 out of 10.
"The Aviator" could have been exceptional, but it's too long and drags in spots. It tells an interesting story with good acting, but it fails to kick it into that extra gear.
Cate Blanchett as Katharine Hepburn is a scene stealer and Alan Alda, Alec Baldwin and Leonardo DiCaprio are all great. If they just tighten this 170 minute sucker up a bit, we've got ourselves a show stopper.
