For some men, the sky was the limit. For him, it was just the beginning\u2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He saw the future. He lived the dream. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
While Oscar buzz is still in the air and we feel particularly inspired by big screen movies, we\u2019ve decided to tell you a bit about one special film, one of our favourites, we might add – not only for its Oscar awards record, but also because of its incredibly inspiring and impeccably presented true story with a rich sense of period detail. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
An epic biographical drama about legendary Howard Hughes directed by infamous Martin Scorsese, starring persuasive as ever Leonardo DiCaprio won over millions of hearts! Story depicts Hughes\u2019 career path unveiling the truth about his mental illness and unaltered obsession about airplanes. Genius and eccentric, Howard tests his limits, changes the world and eventually reminisces about his past\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Exciting life story of aviation pioneer was inspired by the book \u2018Howard Hughes: Hell\u2019s Angel\u2019 by Charles Higham.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to the official production notes, DiCaprio even learned how to fly Hughes’ “daredevil” aerial maneuvers. Now that\u2019s some dedication to the process (which Leo is actually very well-known for). <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Besides striking special effects, amazing costumes (rumored to cost $2 million at least), breathtaking aerial panoramas, gorgeous airplanes, the movie also boast a magnificent cast, featuring Cate Blanchett, Kate Beckinsale, Jude Law, Alec Baldwin, Gwen Stefani, Alan Alda among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nicole Kidman\u00a0was originally considered for the role of\u00a0Katharine Hepburn. But when the start date was delayed,\u00a0Cate Blanchett\u00a0became available after starring in\u00a0The Missing\u00a0(2003).\u00a0Martin Scorsese\u00a0admitted later that Blanchett had always been his first choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gwyneth Paltrow\u00a0was initially signed on to portrait Ava Gardner, but eventually dropped out. She was therefore replaced with\u00a0Kate Beckinsale at the last moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018The Aviator\u2019 was nominated for eleven (talk about \u201cflying high\u201d) Academy Awards, and went on to win five, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor and Actress in a supporting role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How about this amazing movie for a cozy weekend evening? <\/p>\n\n\n\n
To inspire you even more we’ll leave the official movie trailer here \ud83d\ude09 <\/p>\n\n\n\n