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Johnny Depp is Great
PostedJuly 4, 2009
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from Milwaukee, WI
....so what else is new? He is tops in ANY role he has done. The movie was very good and a lot of action. For people who don't know much about the depression era or Dillinger I wish the movie could have gone into a bit more of that, even if the movie were longer.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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3 / 5
3 / 5
Too long and darkly filmed
PostedJuly 4, 2009
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from San Diego
There was no reason to drag this movie out for 2 1/2 hours. Could have been done in a lot less time (and bullets). Didn't care for the dark filming (hard time telling who wa who) and found a lot of the dialogue difficult to hear. Acting was very good though.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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Ganster still rule
PostedJuly 4, 2009
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My wife and I went to see this movie yesterday and thoroughly enjoyed it. Johnny Depp and all supporting actresses/actors did a very good job. It's good to see ganster movies can still be made that portray the reality of the era!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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public enemies
PostedJuly 4, 2009
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from ny ny
Underplaying at the center by Depp works very well; film circles around his characer metaphoricaly and literally. Cinematography is brilliant, feauring many horizontal pans, accented by many effective bleach-outs or overexposure. Casting immauclate, with a special nod to J Edgar Hoover, whose effete pervesity is captured subtly but unmistakably.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
Depp's Depth
PostedJuly 4, 2009
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from Centereach, NY
"Public Enemies" is one of the few films that exhibit the desperate rawness of the Depression Era. The cast of this film gently balanced the extreme excitement of their character's lives and their ignorance in what lay ahead of them with the changing climate of modern law enforcement. Johnny Depp succeeded in introducing to us a Dillinger that is thought to have such depth, due to his daring, charisma, and free spirit, but surprisingly is nothing of the sort. He likes "baseball, movies, good clothes, fast cars... What else you need to know?" He exhibits the attributes of a level-headed professional in love with his own fame, feared and loved, always alone (even when he's not), and forever losing a part of himself to the life he chose.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
Excellent Movie
PostedJuly 4, 2009
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from Peoria, AZ
This movie was excellent and I would definitely recommend it for an award. Johnny Depp was outstanding.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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1 / 5
Horrible Movie. Skip Over This One.
PostedJuly 4, 2009
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from Ronkonkom, NY
This is the worst movie. I almost was going to leave in the middle of it but I figured since I paid I might as well sit it out and see if it gets any better. I am totally into movies like this and could not wait to see it - COMPLETE DISAPPOINTMENT. Put it this way if I rented it on demand I would of shut it off midway. Stay away not worth the time. I never write reviews on movies because I simply really never care to but I am so turned off at the fact they call this a movie and charge people money to see it you should just know. Anyone who says its a good movie on here is either out of their mind OR works for the production company.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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4 / 5
Good not great
PostedJuly 4, 2009
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It was entertaining and had plenty of action. Depp was great as usual but other supporting actors were weak. The plot and story line was predictable and it had nothing that would seperate it from other gansta movies. It was worth the money but you could wait until the DVD.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
Great! Great! Great!
PostedJuly 4, 2009
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from Jersey City, NJ
Went to see Public Enemies yesterday and was definitely not disappointed. The performances of both Johnny Depp and Marion Cotillard were magnetic when the two shared the screen, incredible chemistry! I see Oscar noms in the future for these two, Would definitely recommend to friends and family to see. Not to be missed!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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PostedJuly 4, 2009
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from CT
Very weak plot with no base story to build on. Never felt like you knew the characters background, etc. rent it..
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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3 / 5
Johnny Depp is worth seeing
PostedJuly 4, 2009
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from Northern Virginia
As a fan of Johnny Depp we were not disappointed - he did a great John Dillinger. However, some of the filiming, i.e., bumpy camera movement, made the movie feel like a grade "b" presentation. It did keep our interest. Christain Bale was a little "over the top" We got a glimpse of how much the public admired what Dillinger did as far as taking the bank's money back, but we would have liked the character to be developed more. We will definitely recommend this as a great DVD rental.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
Depp WAS Dillinger!
PostedJuly 4, 2009
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from Phoenix
Great show! Held my attention & made me want to learn more about the real John Dillinger. The romantic interest gave a good balance to the shoot 'em up. Don' t all of us have a dark side, anyway?
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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1 / 5
nothing to see here
PostedJuly 4, 2009
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from burbank CA
no plot, really... no acting, from usually decent
actors. weird cinematography: the use of what i assume was intentional, DV home movie for hyper-reality did not work.
Never captivated or diverted. no reason to go see this; i left before it ended and ought to have left sooner.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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Public Enemies
PostedJuly 4, 2009
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from South Miami, FL
Public Enemies was a good portrayal of the era and the characters. I found that it brought you to the 1930's and depicted the intensity of the hunt for Public Enemy #1, John Dillinger. Johnny Depp was great. You could tell that he researched the part down to the accent. All the actors fit their parts. It was action packed and I would recommend it to my friends. We really enjoyed it.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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3 / 5
3 / 5
Too Shallow
PostedJuly 4, 2009
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from Fort Worth
The story was good and movie was entertaining. But felt like the plot was weak and the characters shallow. Could have been developed more... Michael Mann could have done better.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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4 / 5
Public Enemy
PostedJuly 4, 2009
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from Tampa, FL
Very good movie. Actors did a fantastic job and the movie really got you engaged as the viewer.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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3 / 5
Pretty Good
PostedJuly 4, 2009
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from Hampton, VA
Johnny Depp is brilliant as Dillinger. The role is nothing like he's ever done before. It's worth seeing just to watch Depp. Bale does an admirable job as a entirely too strait-laced FBI man.
Maybe I would have enjoyed it more if I knew the history of Dillinger. I didn't know who all the characters were, and got the feeling that there were things I should understand but didn't. I couldn't quite care about Dillinger as much as I should have, but I don't know if it's my ignorance of history or a problem with the film.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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2 / 5
2 / 5
Public Enemies: I needed a bath!
PostedJuly 4, 2009
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from Nyack, NY
I love Johnny Depp! That said, I stayed for the whole movie but as we left, I wondered what I would take with me. NOTHING is the answer. We needed to get inside. We needed a compelling story.
I didn't notice that there was a story to engage me.
The night before I watched Last Chance Harvey on Netflicks. That's my recommendation.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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4 / 5
Good Movie
PostedJuly 4, 2009
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from Brandon, FL
It started off good, and then got a little slow moving through the middle of the film. It redeemed itself towards the end. There are a lot of great actors in this movie.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
Public Enemies
PostedJuly 4, 2009
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from Cupertino, Ca
Fantastic Movie...Johnny Depp performance was outstanding. Would love to go back and see it again. Plenty of action.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
One of the best movies this year!
PostedJuly 4, 2009
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from Norman
I think it was great great portal of Dillenger. Johnny Depp is not an actor I watch often, but i am glad I did this time, he played an awesome Dillenger. The action was great. You can't watch a better adult movie this year. It's not for kids, but definitely great for adults. Go see it! You'll really enjoy it.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
AWESOME MOVIE!!
PostedJuly 3, 2009
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from South Florida
Johnny Depp was great in this movie, they couldn't of picked a better person to play the part. This is in no way a Feel good movie. But still excellent! There is no cussing barely any nudity etc but alot of violence. Not a kids movie... But you adults go. Oh.. and my husband hates movies but Loved this one!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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3 / 5
I feel misled
PostedJuly 3, 2009
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from Hollywood, CA
This could have been a great movie about a fascinating character in American History. The previews make you feel like it's going to be a great movie, but the substance just isn't there. That being said, it's a good movie to watch if you enjoy the genre, just don't expect anything special. The attention to detail, that takes you back to Depression Era America and the special effects in this film are the highlights. Overall, the plot is just lacking depth.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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3 / 5
ok
PostedJuly 3, 2009
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from houston
Johnny Depp is excellent as always, but the movie was slow!! I kept looking at my watch waiting for It to be over.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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3 / 5
Authentic-Short On Story
PostedJuly 3, 2009
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from Birmingham
This movie puts you in the 30's. It oozes with authenticityand makes you feel like you are in the heart of the early '30's! What it lacks is substance in story. John Dillinger is one of the most fascinating characters who basically helped changed the face of FederalLaw enforcement & put Hoover on the 'map' for his career-the movie barely touches on any of that. Depp is great, as always..and the gun scenes are so real & loud you will duck. Don't go if you are a die hard Dillinger fan.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Public Enemies
PostedJuly 3, 2009
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The acting was great - the photography was great. Depp should get an academy award nomination.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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4 / 5
Solid, but flat
PostedJuly 3, 2009
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from Jacksonville, FL
So disappointing in that it could have really been an amazing movie, but ended up just being good. Johnny Depp was amazing as Dillinger, but unfortunately nothing else in the movie is on par with his performance. Bale was flat, and nondescript. Anyone could have done what he did. We never get to know any of Dillinger's almost equally famous cronies, and barely notice or care when they die. The director put more emphasis on lame gunfights and car chases than actual plot.
But it was solid, and nothing was bad, just some things could have been so much better.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Not as Good as it Could Have Been
PostedJuly 3, 2009
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from Phoenix, AZ
Johnny Depp is a cool as ever as bad man John Dillinger and Christian Bale is fine as Melvin Purvis, his nemesis, but there's no story set up or character background. And it irritates me when filmmakers stay with some facts and mess with others when there's no reason for it.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
Incredible!
PostedJuly 3, 2009
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from Anaheim, CA
I loved it! I particularly enjoyed the romance angle, but also the action sequences too.
Johnny is so versatile and it's a pleasure to savor his talent as always. Thank you Mann for the close-ups too.
I'm thinking of seeing it again. Kudos to Marion Cotillard who did a great job on the accent. I love her. See it-you won't be sorry.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Dillenger was the Man!!
PostedJuly 3, 2009
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from San Jose, CA
Johnny did an incredible job as always. The movie was a bit slow but good. Dillenger was a gangster Robin Hood. Didn't take from the people but from the banks! A women was a means to his end. Christian did an ok job...liked his voice better than in Batman!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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