[celluloidheaven]

Public Enemies

Director: Michael Mann
Starring: Johnny Depp, Christian Bale
Synopsis
Set during the Depression-era's great crime wave, the story of the government's attempt to stop legendary criminals John Dillinger, Baby Face Nelson and Pretty Boy Floyd. This operation transformed the FBI into the first federal police force from the powerless agency it once was.

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[celluloidheaven]

The real John Dillinger aka Snake eyes:


Just from the trailer and the photos, i think Johnny Depp captures the look and aura of the real Dillinger. Can't wait for this movie having both Johnny Depp and Christian together! The movie has already premiered in Chicago, LA and London so far and will be here on 9 July if im not wrong.

Rotten Tomatoes gave it 67% so far but since its a Michael Mann movie ( Last of the Mohicans, Heat, The Insider, Collateral) it is definitely worth a watch.

Found this documentary for some education on Dillinger before watching the movie:

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[celluloidheaven]

Review from CNN.COM

" Review: Depp is great in 'Public Enemies'

* Story Highlights
* "Public Enemies" is a solid gangster flick that's not quite great, says Tom Charity
* Film stars Johnny Depp as bank robber John Dillinger
* Depp is terrific, Christian Bale as FBI man is more colorless

for more read here.

Johnny Depp talks about "Public Enemies" and himself on BBC Radio 4.
"Johnny Depp "almost religiously" avoids watching himself on screen, the actor has revealed."
BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Depp 'avoids watching his films'

Damn he is suave!

[Kent27]

saw a book on this famous "war on crime" at borders.

must have been real headache then

[celluloidheaven]

For those who really can't wait to catch this movie, try this contest i found on the net.

[Zouk] “Public Enemies” preview tickets [16 Jul 09] - i ♥ contests v2.0

Answers included!

Try it out! I already did. hehehe.

[celluloidheaven]

Woohoo!!! I got the preview tickets from the contest!! Will be watching it tonight! Will post a review after it.

Anyone got it too?

[celluloidheaven]

Public Enemies - 8/10
Johnny Depp and Christian Bale are simply awesome in this gangster movie about America's first public enemy no. 1. If you are a fan of Johnny Depp, you will not be disappointed as he up his charm and suaveness to make Dillinger an engimatic figure. Several cool lines and scene that jsut makes you want to say "damn he is handsome!". Christian Bale is a little pale in comparison, giving his usual man on a mission performance without much justification.

I totally enjoyed the movie except for the HD imagery thats too grainy, jerky or even video like at some point.

[ktk]

im a fan of the tommy gun AKA chicago typewriter.

must watch for me.

when it airs in sg ?

[batuchka]

Good movie but Bale's character could have been developed more Compared to recent fare i'd say its a must see!

[jadenleelewis]

I like it cuz am a great Johnny Depp's fan! Like his role whatever it was.

[Swordsman]

I have not catch this movie yet, i will see it next tuesday. I got mixed reviews from my colleagues and friends. I will see and judge this movie myself whether its worth my money.