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Finally a serious Depp
PostedJuly 7, 2009
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from Scottsdale, AZ
Public Enemies has to be one of Johnny Depp's best movies. It was so enjoyable to watch him play a serious role again sans goofy costumes.
Don't get me wrong, I like Johnny in all of his roles (except SpongeBob), but it was nice to see his face.
The movie had just the right amount of action, a superb love interest and for all his on set short comings, Christian Bale was not bad either.
The only thing I was hoping a bit more of was the historical component of how Hoover and the FBI started - but that is only because I enjoy that kind of stuff.
Well worth the money, especially if you do a matinee.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Public Enemies
PostedJuly 7, 2009
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from St. Louis
This is the first time I was not impressed by a Johnny Depp movie. Not much character development or personality insight compared to past productions. A snoozer overall.
I enjoy old time gangster movies but this one
was lacking. :(
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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4 / 5
It Was OK
PostedJuly 7, 2009
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from Houston, TX
It was an interesting story but the movie was not as good as the previews. This movie is not memorable. You don't feel like you want to see it again. With such a compelling story, it could have been better. Fine acting though.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
Amazing
PostedJuly 7, 2009
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from Boston
Great movie-true to what you remember about Dilinger and the midwest in the 1930's as a kid. Performances by Christian Bale and Johnny Depp are incredible. When will Johnny Depp recevie his academy award???
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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4 / 5
4 / 5
shooting war movie..?
PostedJuly 7, 2009
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from CA
This is a combination of excitement,action,and the bloody battle of the film in the 1930s. Perhaps the only notice of the fragment, it may feel that this is a great importance to love of firearms cops and robbers film. In fact,the film runs through the core is derived from a bank robbery out of the robber -John Dillinger(Johnny Depp played), and FBI officers - Melvin Purvis(Christian Bale played ), the two sides battle of wits between the people of the situation. Although the shooting war movie screen a little too much, but the whole story on the development of progressive through and attractive. Especially in the end do the final outcome, but it is profoundly moving. FGU student、Miranda.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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4 / 5
4 / 5
Public Enemies
PostedJuly 7, 2009
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from Waukesha, WI
The close up nature of the filming being displayed on such a large screen, made it hard to focus. I would have preferred to see it at home on a smaller screen. I enjoyed it. It had some slow minutes, but was well worth seeing and I will recommend it.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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1 / 5
I fell Asleep in the 5th ROW...
PostedJuly 7, 2009
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from San Jose, CA
So SLOW...no one liners from Depp... I would go far enough to say his value in Hollywood just took a step or ten backwards. I was going to leave early but thought there might be a good ending. BOY was i wrong...horrible. Just horrible and i love Depp ...BLOW is one of my favorite movies of all time. What a dissapointment.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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4 / 5
4 / 5
Johnny Depp in Public Enemies
PostedJuly 7, 2009
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I am very shok about Johnny Depp's modeling. It has a big different performance from another role which is in Pirates of the Caribbean. I think his role in Public Enimies is a handsome, smart and clever person. Althought he is a robber, he loves his girfriend very much. Finally, it has a sorrowful ending that I could not forget in my mind! I'm glad to recommend this movie to everyone.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
OUTSTANDING
PostedJuly 7, 2009
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from Los Angeles
Johnny Depp's character is outstanding. I could feel the thoughts of the Dillinger character while watching the Errol Flynn's movie "Manhattan Melodrama" that he would die in a blaze of glory.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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3 / 5
3 / 5
PostedJuly 7, 2009
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from Chicago, IL
I was impressed by the period set/costumes. Depp was wonderful but there was something missing from the story and strength of the script. The 3 of 5 stars is in no way a reflection on Depp. I would've liked to have known more about Dilinger's back story. There was no real connection with his character, accomplices, and significance of 1933. Cotillard= great but the role didn't do her acting ability justice. Bale could've been replaced & they probably would've given the role more conviction. I left wanting more.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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3 / 5
3 / 5
Good, not up to Mann's standards
PostedJuly 6, 2009
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from Los Angeles
Definitely a wait and rent it. Depp was good but did not disappear into the character like he can sometimes do. Bale was generic and uninteresting. Cotillard was great despite a changeable accent. Not a great gangster movie. Not a classic. Not a waste of time either.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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2 / 5
2 / 5
Public Enemies
PostedJuly 6, 2009
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from Reston, VA
I regretted spending the time watching this Movie.
I felt the scene where an FBI Agent was slapping around the girlfriend of John Dillinger was disgusting.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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3 / 5
Good but a bit slow at times
PostedJuly 6, 2009
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from Lawrence, KS
There were six in our group, and we all agreed that this movie was a bit slow at times. Johnny Depp did well in the role but it just seemed to drag at times. Overall, I still thought it was a good movie.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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2 / 5
2 / 5
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PostedJuly 6, 2009
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from San Antonio, Tx.
Very slow at times. If you saw Dillinger years ago it's a remake and seeing the story of Dillinger once is enough.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
5 / 5
Superb Movie...I bacame a JD Fan
PostedJuly 6, 2009
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from Los angeles, CA
Great Movie, Action packed Old hollywood gangster movie w/ the story and heart of an epic drama. A must see in theaters to feel the sound of all the machine guns and shot guns. Perfect!! The film really draws you in and gives you that feeling of watching a really great film based on a true story. I am NOW a Johny Depp Fan.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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3 / 5
3 / 5
Movie seeking plot, character development
PostedJuly 6, 2009
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from Atlanta, GA
Well acted movie, love Johnny Depp! However, there was not enough character development in the plot to sell me on this story. This could have been a REALLY awesome movie, but the lack of relationship development between the characters moved it down to ordinary, but well acted.
Still worth seeing.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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4 / 5
4 / 5
Excellent portrayal of Dillinger
PostedJuly 6, 2009
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from Northern KY
Of course I think Johnny Depp was the perfect pick for John Dillinger. Depp is just so talented, I don't think he even realizes how talented he is, that's why I like him so much. It was a great story, a true story. The action was great. The only downside I thought, was that as action filled as it was, it still at times was a bit slow. However, awesome movie and kudos to Depp once again!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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3 / 5
3 / 5
Not What Was Expected
PostedJuly 6, 2009
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from Los Angeles, CA
The film is more about the development of the FBI and how it came to be as a result of these "public enemies" during the Great Depression. There is no real background given on any of the characters, other than they are gangsters who are the Bureau's most wanted list. It also starts off a bit slow. However, it's worth seeing, as it has a great cast and is well written.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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2 / 5
Lacking drama or character development
PostedJuly 6, 2009
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from Los Angeles, CA
This movie was well shot with great acting but poor story line. I know its based on a true story but if this doesn't make enough story line in the form or character development/drama/twists etc. it just doesn't work.
It was very cold and hard to connect to the characters, not giving the audience enough to relate to. It's visually cool and had good environment to draw you to the era. Also great acting and maybe that's enough for some.
Very long and drawn out for what was uneventful scenes. I kept expecting 'more'. A little pointless in the end.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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2 / 5
2 / 5
WATCH BONNIE & CLYDE INSTEAD
PostedJuly 6, 2009
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from WI
As a WI resident I was very anxious to see this movie because of all the local filming. Also I am a big Johnny Depp fan. What a major disappointment. I never felt a real connection to any of the characters and I hated all the (often) unnecessary violence. The movie seemed to be just a series of shootouts...one more bloody than the next. Where was the character development?
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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4 / 5
4 / 5
Good Movie
PostedJuly 6, 2009
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from OKC
Really enjoyed the movie. Have recommended this to several people.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
5 / 5
Public Enemy
PostedJuly 6, 2009
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from San Fernando Valley, CA
This smart gangster movie creates a modern version of a time in America when society was struggling with how to contain the rampant atrocities of criminals and the growth of crime syndicates. Its gritty, tense, unrelenting picture of the descent of John Dillinger and the creation of the FBI is mostly unromanticized and regards the criminals and lawmen with equal clarity. John and his love story are glamorized though his crimes are not. Depp and Bale depict men in the grips of bigger forces than they can control who play the game to it's inevitable end. I highly recommend this film. It belongs in a category of films saying "crime doesn't pay."
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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2 / 5
2 / 5
Underdeveloped plot; quintessence of a gun show
PostedJuly 6, 2009
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from Atlanta, GA
I love movies like The Departed, The Good Shepherd, A Beautiful Mind-- so if this strikes a chord with you...
Public Enemies had very little plot development- a redundant game of cat and mouse. Moreover character development was shallow at best.
The one thing I enjoyed about the movie was its well tailored costuming and setting for the time period; visually aesthetic! :)
I expected a lot better for a movie starring Bale and Depp.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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4 / 5
4 / 5
GOOD MOVIE
PostedJuly 6, 2009
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from santa monica
THE movie started outa abit slow but then picked up nicely. the camera shots were phenomenal and it had a good story. so nice to see johnny in a new role and i would def recommend to others
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Nobody Does It Better
PostedJuly 6, 2009
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from Kansas City
Depp delivers one again. Sad, evil, joyous, cautious, dangerous, and trustworthy. He hits on all eight cylinders in the role of John Dillenger. Best guy to his friends, cocky to his enemies, ladies man one at a time, and bank robber extraordinaire! He wasn't over the top, like Sparrow, but focused and intense. At the very least an Oscar nod should be coming his way.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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4 / 5
A love story for guys
PostedJuly 6, 2009
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from Northern Virginia
Depp does his usual fantastic job. Nothing over the top, but he really nails the character. I was surprised to find out that the movie was about his relationships, both with his friends and with his girlfriend, but there was more than enough action to keep any guy in the seat. And your girlfriend won't complain!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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2 / 5
Wait for DVD.
PostedJuly 6, 2009
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from Boynton Beach, FL
Thought the movie was long,. it didn't move fast enough. The movie lighting was dark, guess to try and recreate the time.The camera angles sometimes were weird. Johnny Depp was Great. Lots of shoot em up.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
Awesome Job!
PostedJuly 6, 2009
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from Buckeye, AZ.
Great movie and wonderful job Johnny Dep does. He is a very underated actor.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Another Michael Mann Classic!
PostedJuly 6, 2009
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from Winter Park, FL
Michael Mann has created yet another classic entry in the crime/action/drama genre. The subject and period might be familiar to some, but Mann manages to make "Public Enemies" fresh and unique. Mostly due to the fact that the majority of the film was shot in HD. This brings such a realistic/documentary vibe to the picture. The performances were top notch as expected. Overall, this is probably one of the best films of the summer if not the year.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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4 / 5
Great movie
PostedJuly 6, 2009
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from AL
Sometimes seemed slow moving, but overall a great movie. For kids some blood and guts, and partial nudity, but Johhn Depp played the part very well.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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