Most Potential, but Biggest Disappointment of 2009

Rating: 6/10 (11 July 2009)

To sum this movie up, it should have been about a bank robber that leads a group of thugs around the nation robbing banks. Unfortunately, we are instead mistreated to a half baked love story that never fully develops. It is hard to believe that the lovers are as connected as the movie wants to portray because they are never together for more than 5 minutes. The characters don't feel real, and unfortunately it's a stretch to say that you will form a connection with them, Dillinger being the exception.
This movie tries to focus on too many things and never really finds a groove. On the positive side, the gun fights are spectacular and worth the price of admission, just don't expect to be wowed by the story. As a huge fan of the genre and the time period, I'm very disappointed that a movie with a huge budget, and perfect cast failed to produce an unforgettable tale about the some of the most interesting subject matter in American history.