Public Enemies

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Public Enemies

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Public Enemies

Johnny Depp, Christian Bale, Marion Cotillard, Billy Crudup, Jason Clarke

From award-winning director Michael Mann (Heat, Collateral) comes the film inspired by one of the country’s most captivating and infamous outlaws — John Dillinger. Johnny Depp (Pirates of the Cari...( read more  read more... )bbean series) stars as the charismatic and elusive bank robber marked by the FBI as America’s first “Public Enemy Number One.” Academy Award® winner Marion Cotillard (La Vie en Rose) plays Billie Frechette, the only woman capable of capturing his heart. Hunted relentlessly by top FBI agent Melvin Purvis (Christian Bale, The Dark Knight), Dillinger engages in an escalating game of outrunning and outgunning the FBI, culminating in an explosive, legendary showdown. “It’s a landmark crime saga” (Peter Travers, Rolling Stone).

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  • g0disd3ad
    December 21, 2009
    g0disd3ad
    Solid movie, the cast was perfect, storyline was really good, even though some bits were slow paced, the whole movie was excellent. Two big thumbs up for this one!
  • liquidchick76
    December 18, 2009
    liquidchick76
    There were some really cool scenes, and the film making was overall really good, but I found my mind wandering a bit too much (no, that doesn't usually happen). They could have kept up the pace a bit.
  • AgentLexi2132
    December 18, 2009
    AgentLexi2132
    ''I like baseball, movies, good clothes, fast cars... and you. What else you need to know?''

    The Feds try to take down notorious American gangsters John Dillinger, Baby Face Nelson and Pretty Boy Floyd during a booming crime wave in the 1930s.

    Johnny Depp: John D...( read more)illinger

    The latest offering from Micheal Mann highlights the infamous John Dillinger and the 1930s depression era, a time of high crime and when bank robbery was big business. Public Enemies is expertly shot, if what sometimes dizzyingly shakey true to Mann's style, poise, and essence in the way he shoots and makes a film. It is also a historical story filmed in a modern way which puts a totally new spin on things. Interestingly the costumes, sets and chases are excellently displayed; we really believe we are right there with them in the 1930s in all it's glory.
    Original Music by Elliot Goldenthal boosts the visuals too, to a whole new level that is expected in a Mann film.

    What can I say about the cast? It's a star laden cast thats for sure. Of course, we have Johnny Depp as enigmatic bank robber Dillinger. We have the opposite end of the table, Christian Bale as Melvin Purvis, the FBI Agent on Dillingers trail. The rest of the cast includes Marion Cotillard as John's love interest Billie Frechette, David Wenham, Billy Crudup, Stephen Lang and numerous other appearances. The acting as expected is top notch, the direction and tempo moderately paced, blending drama with action.

    ''They ain't tough enough, smart enough or fast enough. I can hit any bank I want, any time. They got to be at every bank, all the time.''

    So how does Public Enemies fare against the other treats Micheal Mann has given us? Is it as good as Heat? Is it another Collateral or mixed bag like Miami Vice was for fans and critics? I feel that it's an amazing film; a worthy historical action laden epic. At times it has charm and humour; at others the score and plot surprises captivates and obliterates the senses.
    The ultimate outcome of John Dillinger is one we can see coming a mile away but he is still a martyred hero for an age of depression. An outcome that is more than possibly echoed in history by an array of illuminating characters.

    So we get the cars, the women, the bank robberies, the prison escapes, and the fast paced car chase and shootouts to name but a few of Public Enemies attractions. It is a joy as always to see Christian Bale and of course Johnny Depp sharing the big screen and doing what they do best; entertaining and acting. Public Enemies is a bold effort by Mann, in my opinion a wine getting better with age; the shootouts are typical Mann mayhem and I think the trademark blue scene sneaks in on a night time battle.

    Public Enemies is going to be a big hit this summer; thanks to the lure of it's two stars, the fact it is Micheal Mann, and the fact it is a historical insight into another world. I would recommend seeing it a few times to savour the great locations, costumes and the feel of the 1930s age. So the end summary I would give; Public Enemies is greatness. Great performances from it's three main stars and dazzling action, although don't expect a feel good conclusion. Mann has a killer soundtrack; I'd watch it again anytime to hear Ten Million Slaves by Otis Taylor. Public Enemies is pure entertainment with historical valour.

    Melvin Purvis: The only way you're walking out of this jail cell is when we take you out to execute you.
    John Dillinger: Well, we'll see about that.
  • puffchunk
    December 11, 2009
    puffchunk
    This is the kind of movie where much like the film "Capote" you might say, "Well...that wasn't super interesting, but it can be excused because it's history, and history isn't the movies". You might say that, except this movie is so ridiculously historically inaccurate that it b...( read more)egs the question of 'why then was it so uninteresting'. If you're going to move into fairy-tale time we might as well make it cool. Not much happens except some people shoot at each other. It has PG-13ish violence, so there's not even that to hang onto. About all it has is pretty '30's' things and a good cast, although the cast didn't do anything special. The best they offer is Billy Crudup has a creepy fat neck and Marion Cotillard is super hot.
  • allan913
    December 5, 2009
    allan913
    A spectacular masterpiece no questions asked. It's American Gangster meets The Untouchables. It's the best, most detailed and most constructerd crime film of the decade. A stylish, slick, classy and pistol packing crime drama. Director, Michael Mann's best film in years. It stand...( read more)s with his crime classics like Heat and Collateral. It's loaded with the flash, cash, class, big stars and all the bullets you could want. A hard-boiled, thrilling, exciting and pulse-pounding old-school action-packed ride. It's a real treat that dazzels and sizzels enough to melt cold steal. It's smart, stunning and wickedly well-crafted. It packs alot of punch and even more fire power. But what truly shines is the star power. Johnny Depp and Christian Bale are magnificent, these two powerhouse performers are at their absolute best. Depp gives a sharp, charming, witty and very charasmatic performance. Bale gives a swift, compelling, intelligent and very dedicated performance. These two actors deliver some amasing work in this film. A wonderful supporting cast also deliver teriffic performances that include Billy Crudup, Jason Clarke and Marion Cotillard. A riveting and very powerful film. This is an exhilerating and heart-pounding film that will keep you on the edge of your seat right to the very end.
  • killerxp
    December 21, 2009
    killerxp
    Some special effects were a bit out of place but the whole experience was enjoyable.
  • MarcusHasselhoff
    December 21, 2009
    MarcusHasselhoff
    This Movie was fucking funny all the way through
  • wudrich
    December 20, 2009
    wudrich
    Maybe I was expecting too much from this cast but the movie was really boring. This is one I could have turned the TV on when I was busy and not really missed anything, I suggest you do the same.
  • ladydunia
    December 20, 2009
    ladydunia
    yes i want to see this movie
  • Cookd
    December 20, 2009
    Cookd
    Took a hour for me to get into it and some of the scenes where really long and needed to move on but it was alright.
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