Interestingly told story of Melvin Purvis' hunt for criminal John Dillinger.

Rating: Null/10 (21 December 2009)

The first think you notice are the fine cast members, some of the best actors of our time --- Johhny Depp, Christian Bale, Marion Cotillard, Billy Crudup, Giovanni Ribisi. We even have Diana Krall in a cameo, singing on stage.
The movie is a bit long, with long periods of little action, which allows for more complete development of the details of the hunt for Dillinger. Some will not like this, others will find it adds greatly to the movie experience.
Johnny Depp is in fine form as John Dillinger, who wanted it all. In spite of his vicious nature, he had a soft spot for a lady he meets. It eventually helps lead to his downfall.
Christian Bale is also in fine form as Melvin Purvis, the agent in charge of the team to track down and capture or kill Dillinger. The DVD extra even has some comments by Purvis' grandson.
Also good is Billy Crudup as J. Edgar Hoover.
Good movie.
SPOILERS: (For my own recollection.) In the end a lady friend of Dillinger's was given a choice, give him up or be deported within 48 hours. She told them of a movie date and they were waiting for them as they came out of the theater. Dillinger was shot and killed as he walked on the sidewalk, only a few yards outside the exit of the theater.