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I personally hated it. Only watched it for its actors. Besides the acting, everything else basically sucked, very badly. One of the most boring i've seen in a very long time. Very disappointing and won't recommend this to anyone... It's so bad that I have to write a review to say how bad it is.
3/10
7.11.2009 -
jojojo349la@ - age: 26-35
What can I say? It was decent but dragged on for lots of parts. Could have had more action.
7/10
15.9.2009 -
godofwar2008@ - age: 13-17
I found that the person recording the movie should have zoomed out with the camera. I was actually getting sick from all the motion of the close-up shots.
6/10
11.9.2009 -
dsu@
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First off, let me say that there were many good points to this film. The set design was beautiful, the costumes were stunning, and the acting was quite good so the blame really doesn't rest there. Cotillard, Depp, and Bale were all excellent. Billy Crudup was fantastic as Hoover. However, the poor script was a problem, as was the the horrific cinematography, and the terrible direction. Sound quality was one of the worst in a film I have seen in ages - dialogue was muddy and incoherent, and sfx were far too loud. Lines that should have been ADR'd were obviously not, and you could see evidence that Michael Mann had overridden his sound engineer during the final mix to make punches of music and specific words and adding in dead silence where music ends too abruptly before a scene change. The handheld approach to most of the filming did not suit this type of picture, and the use of HD made most of it feel grainy rather than crisp. The inconsistent use of special effects was also annoying - as rather than appear realistic the gunshot final blows conjured up images of the Terminator franchise rather than the 1930's. All in all, a terrible effort by a director obviously incapable of this sort of story-telling. And like many other reviewers, I too found it difficult to stay awake through its unedited length which plays far too long... Avoid at all costs.
3/10
10.9.2009 -
email@ - age: 26-35
Depp has done better... but Still an ok movie... a little to long for no reason.
7/10
25.8.2009 -
jeffk29@ - age: 36-49
Good movie, a lot better then the reviews say it is. Lots of action, good performances by Bale & Depp. Clean movie, no sexual stuff, good language... Go See It!
8/10
18.8.2009 -
duane@ - age: 18-25
Huge letdown for me. Dillinger (the old one) is the best flick ever. I love Micheal Mann and lots of the actors in this movie, but the whole thing was a letdown for me. It re-wrote the attitude of Dillinger yet kept the story similar. Epic letdown in my mind.
5/10
16.8.2009 -
cahootsinc@ - age: 26-35
Johnny Depp is amazing to watch in any film. This film was slower moving in comparison to the "Fugitive" type movies, but that's what makes it a better film. It's about character development, not merely a sequence of one daredevil stunt after the other.
7/10
15.8.2009 -
bffraser@ - age: 50+
I knew nothing about it, however, I did enjoy it.
6/10
13.8.2009 -
mittimmers2@ - age: 26-35
I walked out, not worth a minute of my life. The only cool part was the sweet 1920's cars.
1/10
10.8.2009 -
billytalent26@ - age: 18-25
I expected a lot more from Depp and Bale. I was kinda disappointed with the lack of action in the movie. It had so much potential, but it just wasn't executed very well.
6/10
8.8.2009 -
fit86sara06@ - age: 18-25
Well... I thought it could have been better... although I thoroughly enjoyed the story line. I would recommended it for those who like cheese.
7/10
7.8.2009 -
artistic_me@ - age: 50+
A movie devoid of emotional content. Pretty sets and pretty actors do not a good movie make. I have never seen a Hollywood picture so devoid of drama or comedy before. Powerhouse actors giving cookie cutter performances. A long feel that feels longer, and when the "action" comes, it's just a badly choreographed fire-fight. It fails as a Oscar contending drama, it fails as a summer popcorn movie. It just fails.
3/10
7.8.2009 -
scottmaciver@ - age: 26-35
The jailbreaks, shootouts, and bank robberies are great. But without Johnny Depp's amazing acting and Michael Mann's fabulous direction, this movie is a major dissapointment and shipwreck. Writers Ronan Ennett and Ann Biderman are two very unskillfull writers who have no clue what they are writing. Public Enemies is a character movie like "Heat" or "The Assasination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford", and since there isn't any character build-up or relationship building, this movie is incredibly weak and boring.
5/10
7.8.2009 -
nov,ed@ - age: 13-17
Not a very god movie IMO! The performances were wooden and hollow (especially Depp) and it focused too much on the romantic side. The untouchables was a masterpiece overflowing with characters while this movie left you wondering!
5/10
7.8.2009 -
ckoblanski@ - age: 36-49
Really good movie!!! People who didn't like the movie clearly don't know what they are talking about... having good taste in movie is what's it's all about!!!
9/10
4.8.2009 -
capitainealain@ - age: 36-49
This movie is boring from start to finish. The characters are boring and uninteresting.
2/10
3.8.2009 -
moracer@ - age: 26-35
I regreated watching the movie even though I did not pay for it. I could not care less on knowing how the FBI got started.
4/10
3.8.2009 -
akhee_mou@ - age: 26-35
The film's qualities are far outweighed by it's shortcommings. Qualities: top notch acting, great sets and costume. Faults: weak dialogue, far too long for the content of the screenplay which was also lacking (regardless), cinematography/photography was so-so (I don't mind digital photography but this wasn't done consistently enough to give a cohesive and meaningful esthetic to the film) See it, but wait for rental.
6/10
2.8.2009 -
goldenrul@ - age: 26-35
Awesome movie, fight scenes are a bit repetitive but really worth watching. Not to much of a love story, a bit of talking lots of shooting.
9/10
2.8.2009 -
none@ - age: 18-25
Disappointing... he was great... he always is... but the rest too much vintage props... a shame.
7/10
1.8.2009 -
birdbath9@ - age: 36-49
Awesome movie- Johnny Depp was excellent- AND I love that he was a "good" criminal! It was the kind of movie that had me rooting for the bad guy!
9/10
30.7.2009 -
fin_tastic_@ - age: 26-35
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Had high expectations, but was somewhat disappointed. Cinematography was so-so - bouncing camera views that were intended (I guess) to give the impression of chaos, but were mostly annoying. Depp is great, as usual, but other performances were lacklustre. I felt it was a little too slow, and I love good drama. A so-so movie, but wait for the DVD.
6/10
30.7.2009 -
gonzo_green@ - age: 36-49
That was one the Jonny Depp's best movie. He delivered the happiness and sorrow of an outlaw so real.
9/10
29.7.2009 -
sm_nikpoor@ - age: 26-35
Worth the watch... better then any other movie atm.
9/10
29.7.2009 -
yoto_64@ - age: 18-25
One of the best Johnny Depp movies... He is really romantic is this movie...
10/10
29.7.2009 -
mireilleclement001@ - age: 26-35
Half of it was filmed in the almost dark so you couldnt figure out who was who and doing what. It didnt tie together, it is an insult to to your intelligence really. This film was thrown together so they could star Johnny Depp, he is great but even he couldn't help this film.
2/10
28.7.2009 -
roonella@ - age: 50+
The movie is not bad however I thought it would be more action.
6/10
28.7.2009 -
lennybilliards@ - age: 50+
Awesome. I want to own it sooo bad. I can't believe some people only gave it 6 stars!!!
10/10
28.7.2009 -
ngenge1@ - age: 13-17
The beginning was good but in the end the story was disapointing.
6/10
26.7.2009 -
miss-all-that@ - age: 13-17
The movie was very long, which would have been okay had it been more interesting. I had no idea what was going on during the shootouts, as I found most of the characters looked the same. Furthermore, esthetically (camera angles, lighting, acting, etc.), it seemed very poorly done. Considering the real life events, this movie had the potential to be great.
2/10
25.7.2009 -
lk_baylis87@ - age: 18-25
Could have been MUCH better and, esthetically, it seemed poorly done.
2/10
25.7.2009 -
baby@ - age: 18-25
Another great crime movie by Michael Mann. I loved it. Still I am looking forward to see a Director's Cut on DVD.
9/10
25.7.2009 -
djdavidking@ - age: 26-35
This movie is not Michael Mann's best work, but it is an entertaining and enthralling piece, nonetheless. Depp and Bale are wonderful in their roles, especially seeing as how they both show no signs of channeling Jack Sparrow nor The Dark Knight, respectively. Billy Crudup is fantastic and steals the movie with his performance as J. Edgar Hoover. The film's pace is steady and the action sequences are phenomenal - there is a shoot-out scene sans music that is reminiscent of the shoot-out scene in Heat, easily Mann's magnus opus. Out of all the movies that have come out this summer, this one is actually worth paying for!
8/10
25.7.2009 -
philhouse80@ - age: 26-35
This movie lacked content. Would have liked to see some planing before a robbery. The story line sucked. If it was not for Johny Depp I would have given it a big 0.
4/10
24.7.2009 -
ymiron@ - age: 50+
When I first heard of this movie... I thought gun fights and action... if you like a good cat and dog chase movie.. this movie is tht... but it was long, and a little confusing because the actors look the same... Depp and Bale perform great in this movie. This movie didnt dissapoint me... it met my expectations... and it was a good story... but long.
8/10
24.7.2009 -
kyle4sen@ - age: 13-17
It's a good movie, all these reviews are being much too harsh.
10/10
24.7.2009 -
champcompton@ - age: 18-25
Loveddd it!!! People who didnt like the movie clearly dont have good taste in theater productions... clearly they have to get a better education on good movies and great actors and actresses!
10/10
24.7.2009 -
caribou_happy2@ - age: 13-17
I would give 10/10 for the director and the production also for the picture. That was a great role for Johnny Depp, he was intense and believable as usual. But too much gun shot and not enough story and marillon Cotillard was not really good, (the last scene when she cried, she didn't seen into it!) The story of John Gallinger was not exploited enough I would have like to get to know him more personally, his childhood perhaps. The movie is mostly about all his crimes which is redundant because he always did bank robery's the same way with little variance.
7/10
24.7.2009 -
lovivirgi@ - age: 18-25
This movie was incredible. Those who understand what a good movie is will enjoy this one. Johnny Deep's character was amazing, and I believe his character was good-hearted, even if he committed many robberies. Excellent movie - A must see.
9/10
23.7.2009 -
trini_fynest@ - age: 18-25
Worst Movie Ever! There was no action and they tried to turn it into a love story.
1/10
22.7.2009 -
mehratogo@ - age: 18-25
I can't believe this movie is only getting a 6.4 on a 10! Could be because of it's lenght... I admit at one point I thought the movie was over... and I wouldnt have been sad if it were... it is kinda long, but a long time of good acting is not a terrible thing... The best scene, in my opinion..."What's the score? " and walked away... gave me chills!
8/10
22.7.2009 -
babylone333@ - age: 26-35
Johnny Depp is his usual awesome actor, he does an amazing job of portraying Dillinger! A great old shoot'em up movie with the side love story, lots of action and a good pace!
9/10
22.7.2009 -
barryhornby@ - age: 36-49
I thought the movie was really enjoyable. Noone could have played the part better than Johnny Depp. I was a little confused towards the end gangster scene. I was having toubles remember who everyone was. It's one of those movies you will have to see a couple times to understand every part that happens.
8/10
22.7.2009 -
kiss-hug_love-hate@ - age: 13-17
I can't understand why this movie received such mixed reviews. It was everything I had originally expected it to be - well-acted, great cinematography, awesome characters... I thought this was a great movie about the life of John Dillinger. Additionally, I enjoyed the camera work and sound FX. The gun battles were spectacular and finally, the soundtrack was very cool. If you thought this would be your kind of movie, go and see it and don't hesitate!
8/10
22.7.2009 -
skigzz@ - age: 18-25
My high expectations were completely dashed. So many stars, boring delivery, overkill with the gunfire; doesn't come close to past films of the genre--Millers Crossing for example. Blind loyalty to the charms of Johnny Depp isn't enough to make this film enjoyable.
5/10
21.7.2009 -
rozzw@ - age: 50+
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Had a lot of action. Some comical scenes. Romance. Marion Cotillard IS GREAT!!! Great performance by Bale and Depp. Great Movie - must see!
9/10
21.7.2009 -
saura_daniel@ - age: 13-17
It was really a crappy movie, it was very long, the could've cut the movie. Not recommending it to anyone.
2/10
21.7.2009 -
ajaysingh99@ - age: 18-25
It was ok. The first 3/4 of the movie is very boring. It is very long and takes a long time for it to get somewhat interesting. Not worth the money. Alot of people walked out half way in the movie. Not even worth renting. Dont waste your money on this movie.
3/10
20.7.2009 -
cityofbones76@ - age: 18-25
Love it or hate it. Definitely not the standard gangster action movie. Shots are terribly realistic - nothing like typical Hollywood bang bang, and action scenes are filmed with consumer camera like material, therefore these parts of the movie give a strong feeling, much like Cloverfield. I don't think the movie was boring, just not the usual action movie many did expect. Enjoy it.
7/10
20.7.2009 -
oragex@ - age: 26-35
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