It had the makings to be great, it wasn't. Soem scenes are genius, others are just so unnecessary. It was ok, but I still think it'll get a nomination for best pic.

2.5/5

Quoted from Aaron It had the makings to be great, it wasn't. Soem scenes are genius, others are just so unnecessary. It was ok, but I still think it'll get a nomination for best pic. 2.5/5

What are your opinions on "Heat" and "Collateral"?  

Honestly, I haven't seen either, which I have to, I know I'm missing out. Probably shouldn't comment on Micheal Mann's work but this being one of his works, I have to say it was boring for the most part, just kind of ehh.

  Have you seen it?

Quoted from Aaron Honestly, I haven't seen either, which I have to, I know I'm missing out. Probably shouldn't comment on Micheal Mann's work but this being one of his works, I have to say it was boring for the most part, just kind of ehh.   Have you seen it?

I haven't seen "Public Enemies" yet, but I'm planning on it at some point.  Even though I'm interested, it's kind of low on my list right now (being pushed down by "Moon" and other films).

You should really check out his other works.  "Heat", "The Insider", "Collateral", "Last of the Mohicans"...the list goes on and on.  One could criticize his works for being overly long (and lord knows I have), but I still enjoy his films.  

Quoted from dresseme You should really check out his other works.  "Heat", "The Insider", "Collateral", "Last of the Mohicans"...the list goes on and on.  One could criticize his works for being overly long (and lord knows I have), but I still enjoy his films.

Don't forget Thief.  Goes up there with one of the most badass endings there is.

btw, Public Enemies was siiiiiiiiiiick.  loved it. lol

this movie rocked in every way, Depp, Bale and Crudup were awesome, and I love how Mann shoots bloody action, lots of gushing blood.  I  also love the use of modern music in a historic pic, plus Mann shoots the coolest close ups.  One of my fav films so far this year, a fun bloody action film.

It's cool you guys liked it. Now, despite my distaste of it, do you guys see a Best Pic Nomination coming it's way?

The movie was pretty good. I was expecting some sort of masterpiece. I didn't get it, but I did get a pretty good film. Johnny Depp, as always, rocked his part as Dillenger, while Bale also did a very good job at his part. The shoot-outs were awesome, but the film lacked the whole "robin hood" aspect that the real Dillenger carried with him. All in all, I'd give the film 3 out of 4.

looks like I'm the only one who didn't like it

Quoted from dresseme What are your opinions on "Heat" and "Collateral"?

Sorry to butt in guys but 'Heat' is one of my alltime faves! It's Pacino and DeNiro at their peak, I feel. And the supporting cast is great too. The only thing that annoys me is the ending - it drags on for too long and is sort of anti climactic.

after seeing this in '96 I was doing DeNiro impresssions in public for days - drunk of course. I also love The Last of the Mohicans. Cheers

My wife loves Johnny Depp with a passion so I showed her the trailer for Public Enemies. He's the second most sexiest man alive according to her. Well, that's what she tells me with a straight face...
Anyway, while she was swooning, i mentioned that his character, John Dillinger, in real life supposedly had a 13 inch schlong!
My wife's eyes never left the screen as she said, 'That's why they cast Johnny, I guess...

Quoted from stevie John Dillinger, in real life supposedly had a 13 inch schlong! My wife's eyes never left the screen as she said, 'That's why they cast Johnny, I guess...

Ha ha! Supposedly the photo from where they got that rumor was when he was killed. But, it turned out to be his arm in a stage of rigor mortis. But, still, he could of had a big one. I don't really know, I wasn't there.

his arm in a stage of rigor mortis. hahahahah

This is a film review thread... so can we avoid taking about the dude's cock? Keep things relevant.

Saw Public Enemies yesterday...boy was I unimpressed!

The more I think about it, the more I border on saying that I actually disliked the film.  At best, it was barely OK.

It was so dull...so slow...and way too long for its own good.  It's funny, cause you'd think there would be so many amazingly interesting stories involving Dillinger and his boys, but this movie was almost plotless. Really, all there was, was Bale chasing Depp, and since we already knew the outcome, nothing here was very moving for me at all.

When the credits rolled, I was literally shocked by who was in the film, because for the most part, I only recognized Depp, Bale, Lele Sobieski, and of course Don "The Predator" Frye.  I had no clue all these other recognizable talents were here and can't for the life of me tell you which characters they played.  That says alot about the characterization here...it was almost non existent.  It didn't help that everyone looked identical to each other, either.

I am very, very usrprised that people are saying they liked or loved it.  What was there to love?  Seriously?  I don't think there was a single memorable scene.  I don't think the shootouts were even well done.  The sound was great, but in terms of reality...no go.  The shootout in the woods in that WI B&B, or whatever it was, could have been so cool, but it wasn't.  So many bullets everyhwere, yet none of the wooden window frames took any shots...even when the guys inside are just spraying bullets everywhere from a few inches away.

Surprised they went with an R rating, cause it had to be one of the lamest R's of all times.  Very foolish, actually, as tons of younger viewers (and women) would have appreciated a PG13, and by the looks of the boxoffice, they're kicking themselves in the ass now.  This was a $100 Million budgeted film. They'lll get it back, but it sure isn't going to be a boxoffice success.  With Depp, Bale, and Mann, you'd think Summer blockbuster for sure.  They'll be lucky to hit $100 Million here in NA, and I'm not sure what it will do overseas...but we'll find out.

OK, what about Depp and Bale's performances?  Depp was OK, but didn't really have much to work with, I don't think. Bale's role could have been played by anyone.  I didn't see anything at all from his performance, and I couldn't stand his accent he used.

Huge disapointment!  I'll give it a 4/10, and that's only based on Don Frye's amazing work here...amazing in that he didn't appear to be drunk while onscreen.