Very enjoyable.

Rating: 8/10 (2 July 2009)

I'm not a fan of gangster films, I've never seen The Untouchables or anything of that ilk. I'll fully admit that the primary reason I saw this film was because of Johnny Depp. So I can't comment on how good it was versus other movies of a similar nature.
But as a stand-alone film, I enjoyed it immensely. Lots of action, the gun battles were breathtakingly realistic, and Johnny Depp did a wonderful job, as always.
I did have a few qualms, however. I felt that the romance was a bit contrived; Depp and Cotillard did have some chemistry, but the fact that their relationship was so hurried didn't help to showcase the connection between them I also had trouble understanding some of the lines, I don't know if it was the delivery (from multiple characters) or due to the background noise.
Overall, however, I really liked this movie. Dillinger's character was believable and Depp played him with a cocksure intensity that he has never displayed before. Hopefully we'll see at least an Oscar nom for his work!