There are some genres that audiences will flock to, regardless of how many movies Hollywood makes. For me, one of those genres is the mobster/gangster movie. Throw in Johnny Depp and it is a good bet I will check it out.
Public Enemies is based on John Dillinger’s adult life. When it starts, we see him at the peak of his bank-robbing days. What follows is a fairly decent movie that tracks his tragic fall. The movie has a gritty look and you feel rooted in reality. The only downside is that the pacing was a bit slow at times. The casting was good and the story delivered on its promises.
My advice: Check it out one afternoon during a matinee – it is not the typical summer action flick…