Nearly A Classic...

Rating: 7/10 (17 November 2009)

Public Enemies is Set during the Great Depression, it focuses on the true story of FBI agent Melvin Purvis's attempt to stop criminals John Dillinger, Baby Face Nelson, and Pretty Boy Floyd. The film is an adaptation of Bryan Burrough's non-fiction book Public Enemies: America's Greatest Crime Wave and the Birth of the FBI, 1933.
'Public Enemies' Directed by Michael Mann is a well-made film, that takes you back in they day of need. The Legendary Feud between the FBI & Dillinger & co, is executed in a mature manner. This 128 minutes long old time story is worth a watch for it's excellent direction by Mann, outstanding action sequences & First-rate performances.
Going by who's better in terms of Performance, it's a Christian Bale show all the way. Playing the role of Agent Melvin Purvis with great style and absorbing presence. Depp on the other hand, plays Dilinger well. But somewhere, Bale's persona over-powers. Marion Cotillard is superb, especially in the penultimate scene. Billy Crudup is good. Channing Tatum, Emilie de Ravin & Lili Taylor are wasted.
On the whole 'Public Enemies' is a must watch. Such Orinized work like this, needs to be applauded. Thumbs Up!