Is the channel 49 movie review of “Public Enemies” a fovorable one?
Imdb user review: What a fine collection of talent in Public Enemies. I had so much doubt in anticipation of this movie. I was told that the camera quality was low, Bale’s acting was bad and that the plot was confusing and did not explain anything. After Miami Vice, I was willing to believe this might be another let down. Right in the first act, I knew that this movie was the one I have been waiting for. The last wave of decent crime films was in the first half of the 90’s with Heat, Fargo, Pulp Fiction, Goodfellas and Casino. Since then, I have been waiting for more cinematically well- crafted crime dramas. The ones that were expected to be comparable to the older films I think did not reach that level, such as American Gangster. I would say Eastern Promises, Gangs of New York, Road to Perdition, Collateral and The Departed came close, but they are more just good movies of their own. Public Enemies is the first film in my opinion to have captured the essence of crime drama in a long t
Public Enemies could easily be called Public Enemy No. 1 because the clear focus is on Depp’s Dillinger. Even more powerful than that is the way Mann controls this film’s look and feel. It’s Mann’s movie more than Depp’s, which is amazing considering his star power. I was hoping to see some classic shoot-outs and Mann delivers. Public Enemies also shows the lengths that the American justice system sank to in order to capture a man who became a celebrity, a modern day Robin Hood who cared and understood about his place in history even while he was ripping off banks. Public Enemies isn’t my No. 1 of the year, but it’s close. Sources: http://thescorecardreview.
“Public Enemies” is a highly entertaining film. The look of the movie is great and along with the music, sets the perfect tone of the film. Don’t be surprised if Depp receives an Oscar nod for his portrayal of Dillinger. This is a well-made, engrossing film that is memorable and worth your time and money. Sources: KTKA.
