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It Could Have Been a Great Movie
PostedJuly 2, 2009
Hardesty
from Columbus, Ohio
"Public Enemies" could have been a classic. Alas, it's just another "gangster run-through," as James Cagney used to say. Sure, the direction is competent, and Johnny Depp is fine as Dillinger. But the story fails to deliver, giving is familiar fiction where the historical narrative is far more complicated and compelling. Dillinger's court appearance in Indiana is remarkably accurate and by far the best scene in the movie. Apparently, the scriptwriters didn't read the rest of the book. "Public Enemies" was so eagerly anticipated because to date no film has ever given "justice" to America's depression desperadoes. Too bad that's still the case.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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