Decent, but disappointing.

Rating: 5/10 (3 July 2009)

My high expectations for this film were nearly through the roof. But, the actual film itself is a bit of a drag.
The story of John Dillinger's reign of crime in America's depression era is a good story that needs to be told...well. I'm a fan of Michael Mann and I was excited to see him doing this film. I loved Collateral, Heat, The Insider especially, so this was a real treat in my eyes.
But, like ever so often, I was let down. The performances were good (even the irritating, wooden, douche-looking Christian Bale didn't annoy me). Fabulous costume design and art direction were the high points of this film.
I've gotta keep this one short. I'm too tired to write on, but I will leave you with this: see it, enjoy it, but don't see it again. I'm still relishing in the disappointing aftermath of this film. It wasn't entirely terrible, though. Oh, you see? Now I'm repeating myself. I hate writing reviews for so-so films - there's really not too much to say about them except for the fact that they're decent.