Well-made, with Depp at his subdued best

Rating: 7/10 (7 August 2010)

A worthwhile tale of a notorious, but charming killer. Depp plays this role as smoothly and care-free as most of his performances, while Bale is comfortable in his role as the straight-and-narrow lawman trying to take down his target. The movie, albeit a bit long, goes at a smooth pace until the careful direction of Mann, who rarely misses a step in his films. A robust cast of characters play their respective roles effectively, but the highlight is Depp who commands the screen whenever he's on it. Although it's light on development of the actual robberies, it's deep with regards to the planning of capturing Depp's character, which shows you how serious the police were with regards to this Public Enemy.