Deserves a higher rating on IMDb

Rating: 8/10 (22 May 2014)

Unlike many other gangster movies Depp's Dillinger isn't one-dimensional and hardened to the core. He just refuses to comply to the fact that he is from poor circumstances and therefore has to accept to be a persona non grata in the playgrounds of the rich. Depp does a superb job in putting these emotions across and makes his Dillinger funny and likable, as well as violent and dangerous. He dresses sharp and regards his time on earth as a game.
I would say this movie is about revenge. Or maybe lust for life and rage for the injustices of pre-defined life paths handed to you at birth.
There's also something harder to define that gives this movie a radiance of its own. The love affair contributes a lot to that. Among gangster movies I hold this one in high regard as it paints a deeper picture than usual for this genre.
Deserves a higher rating on IMDb.