Shoot the director

Rating: 3/10 (9 July 2009)

Public Enemies didn't get out of the start gate because, while he can direct action and pretty pictures, Mann doesn't have the ability to work with actors to create real characters that connect with the audience. This is why you will leave viewing Public Enemies with a stale taste in your mouth.
It's intriguing that Mann can attract studio and financial backing! If he went back to learning how to work with actors to create real (as opposed to wooden) people he could produce something to be truly proud of.
Who, out there, agrees?