As a fan of Micheal Mann's films, I enjoyed it very much, however it doesn't hold the same expectation of his previous crime thriller, Heat. This film could have been made better if Mann had limited the focus only on a couple aspects of Dillenger's character such as his celebrity like status and how stars such as Clark Gable often immulated him on screen. Nevertheless, I would recommend this film to anyone who enjoys this genre and era. Depp's depiction of the praised criminal is noteworthy and believable. Although this film is about Dillenger, Bale's portrayal of agent Purvis could have been stronger as he often lacks the enthusiasm of some of his previous performances. Regardless of these minor infractions, I would give it a solid B.