PUBLIC ENEMIES (Theatrical Release USA 2009)

 Ben Meyers’ rating: 4.3|5.0 Starsìììì

 

Public Enemies—gritty, no-nonsense bio film—tells how bank robber John Dillinger rose and fell. Johnny Depp and Christian Bale are perfect as the antagonist and protagonist and infinitely increase the interest level of the storyline due to their excellent character offset. The script organizes well into a very good watch for the adult audience.  

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Storyline 

This biographical drama film is about the rise and fall of John Dillinger.

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Director Michael Mann for directing effort. Thank you to Producers Michael Mann and Kevin Misher for making the film possible. Characters/cast include: John Dillinger (Johnny Depp), Melvin Purvis (Christian Bale), Billie Frechette (Marion Cotillard), J. Edgar Hoover (Billy Crudup), Homer Van Meter (Stephen Dorff), Charles Winstead (Stephen Lang), Herbert Youngblood (Michael Bentt), Baby Face Nelson (Stephen Graham), Red Hamilton (Jason Clarke), Harry Pierpont (David Wenham), Tommy Carroll (Spencer Garrett), Charles Makley (Christian Stolte), Alvin Karpis (Giovanni Ribisi), and Phil D’Andrea (John Ortiz).

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Yes. The movie is a quality flick throughout, has been exceptionally well organized, and educates as well as entertains. The movie serves an adult audience due to sustained violence throughout and chosen subject matter.

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Ben Meyers