Public Enemies
2009, Crime/Drama, 2h 20m
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Michael Mann's latest is a competent and technically impressive gangster flick with charismatic lead performances, but some may find the film lacks truly compelling drama. Read critic reviews
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John Dillinger
Melvin Purvis
Billie Frechette
J. Edgar Hoover
Homer Van Meter
Charles Winstead
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Aug 11, 2022Solid work from everyone involved. Appears to be the most truthful of the many films made about John Dillinger. Depp is excellent.Morris N Super Reviewer
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Apr 01, 2017highly stylized, with more plot holes (which makes even less sense 'cause it's based on actual events) than bullet holes... and there's alot of bullet holes.Sanity Assassin ! Super Reviewer
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Jul 14, 2013Johnny Depp and Christian Bale faceoff in the exciting historical crime drama Public Enemies. Based on a novel, the film follows the rise of the FBI during the 1930s as they pursue notorious bank robber John Dillinger and his associates. The acting's quite good, as both Depp and Bale give excellent performances. However, Michael Mann's directing is exceptionally poor; particularly in the excessive use of handheld camera shots and the inconsistent cinematography. Still, the action scenes are quite compelling and have a remarkable sense of realism. Public Enemies has its moments, but it's an uneven film that ends up being less than the sum of its parts.Dann M Super Reviewer
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Dec 01, 2012Nice to finally see Johnny Depp not in a weird/cooky role. The film had a lot of action and a great story even though it was pretty lengthy. The fact that it's based on real people and events makes it all the better.
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