'Public Enemies' web reviews

Michael Mann returns to the big screen with "Public Enemies," a crime drama following the adventures of American bank robber John Dillinger. The film stars Johnny Depp, Marion Cotillard, Christian Bale, Billy Crudup and Stephen Dorff, and here is what the Web's critics have to say about it:

• Jeffrey M. Anderson at Cinematical: "Most scenes come with an intense immediacy, with an effective use of shaky cams and stark lighting, giving chaos an open invitation to rear its ugly head at any time."

• Brad Brevet at RopeOfSilicon: "I am leaving room for this one to grow on me or slowly settle down to the middle, but one thing's for certain, it had my wheels spinning and may likely end up an all-time classic of mine a few years down the line."

• Joblo's Jenna Bush: "Great performances, great camera work, but just not engrossing."

• LatinoReview's Ron Henriques: "Though 'Public Enemies' is a crime thriller, the flourishes of action and suspense are few and far between."

• Brian Orndorf at brianorndorf.com: "It’s not really any sort of dramatic feature, but merely an empty vessel for Michael Mann to spin furious circles, shedding much of the vanguard appeal that once came so easily to him."

• Collider's Matt Goldberg: "Sadly, 'Public Enemies' is too slick and cold in its reflexivity and there’s nothing for audiences to grab on to."

Comments

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I was a bit disappointed by the movie. I don't think it gave justice to the entire time period and didn't really get into Dillinger. I found some interesting comments about the film on pandalous:
http://www.pandalous.com/nodes/public_enemies_theatrical