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A disappointment
PostedJuly 4, 2009
Eternalyes
from Atlanta, GA
Missing much of the real Dillinger story, “Public Enemies” introduces fictional elements, like the "Bye bye blackbird" schlock at the end, that even Oliver Stone would avoid. Depp moves his lips, period, and Dillinger's famous easy charm becomes clichéd "I'm invincible and I want it all” utterances. The long scenes with "Billie" are boring AND made up. Nothing is said about Melvin Purvis' repeated lapses before he and his men finally cut Dillinger down, essentially murdering him. In any case, this "war on crime" was very small beans blown up for publicity so Hoover could cement his power. What does work here are the shootouts and the recreation of the '30s in Midwest America. The cars are great. Read the book.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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