WHAT'S IT ABOUT? Richard Gere's jilted writer and his researcher chum forge a biography of reclusive billionaire Howard Hughes, scooping lots of dough into the bargain.

ANY GOOD? As with all conman flicks, it's definitely something that needs to be watched at least twice, otherwise you'll be going "eh? what's he done there?", but it rolls along at a hefty pace and it's plot will keep you enthralled to the finish.