Public Enemies(2009)- User Reviews

The costumes, cars, towns, etc. were brilliantly executed. I think the performances were exactly what the director and producer wanted. This movie was handicapped, again as so many of these early 20th century movies are, buy a script and story devoid …more»

Many movies layer a documentary style over a story; this film presents this story with all the "just the facts" discipline of a documentary with a more cinematic style.

The film is fascinating despite the fact that it doesn't use Hollywood …more»

Not a fan of these kinds of movies, not a big fan of Depp either so obviously this movie was a not on my radar to see when it came out last summer. But I was bored last night so I rented it and decided to watch it. Can't say it was anything spectacular, …more»

This movie is not as superb as the Godfather or Once Upon A Time in America, but it keeps you entertained. It's a pretty darn good gangster movie. I love Johnny Depp and I love gangster movies, what more can I say??more»

Now dont get me wrong some of the movie was ok, but what was Johnny thinking.. This movie just seemed all drawn out like they didnt really know what they were doing... This is the worst movie Johnny has been in... I try to buy all the Johnny Depp movies …more»

OK movie but they totally screwed up the chronology, ie the facts
Here is what happened at the Little Bohemia Lodge (three or so gang memebers were not shot there:
Little Bohemia Lodge
In April, the Dillinger gang settled at a lodge hideout called Little …more»

If this movie is based on a true story then it was not work making. The ending ruined the whole movie. I don't care if it would not have been realistic, they should have changed the ending so that dillinger either got away, or left crime with his …more»

With two great actors, an accomplished director, and the fact this is based on a true story brimming with potential, one would think that Public Enemies would be an exciting and engaging film; sadly the powerful raw ingredients never come together. Johnny …more»

I liked the old-style feel to the filming, and the acting was good. Other than that, this movie was very disappointing. It was not at all what I expected. Scenes were very choppy and hard to follow. I don't know if this was a direction or editing …more»

Johnny Depp as John Dillinger...all i can say that he did a great job. Despite the fact that the setting was in my GREAT city CHICAGO, it's also good to see another gangster movie that deals with one of the notorious gangsters that ever stepped foot …more»