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Public Enemies
73% liked it
Synopsis: No one could stop John Dillinger and his gang. No jail could hold him. His charm and audacious jailb...(read more)
Cast: Johnny Depp, Christian Bale, Marion Cotillard, Billy Crudup, Jason Clarke, David Wenham, Christian Stolte,Stephen Dorff
Aaron's Review of Public Enemies
9:55pm edit
Johnny Depp was born to play roles like this and he's great of course. As Dillenger he is suave and cocky, you really root for him as a bad guy. The audience responded to his character and really wanted to see him outwit everybody. Unfortunately the film lacks a strong narrative and doesn't really go anywhere. You keep hoping to see some kind of twist or conclusion that is emotionally satisfying or shocking but it disappoints. I won't discourage anyone from seeing it but don't expect too much. It's fun and really drags you into the time period. The gun battles are loud and realistic. The cinematography is largely well done but sometimes tries to get too gritty going into P.O.V. mode shaking and bouncing around (distracting). Oh yeah, and Christian Bale is in it. He does a fine job but what a waste of this story and cast that it isn't a fantastic movie...
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