Michael Mann delivers on a realistic portrayal of John Dillinger

Rating: 10/10 (2 July 2009)

Going into this movie I knew exactly what to expect from a Michael Mann film. "Amateur" camera work. I do not believe it is amateur camera work but it is used in a way to make what the audience is seeing more realistic. Think of any documentary you've ever seen or news reports; Michael Mann realizes that when we see camera angles in those types of media we associate them with reality. So in a way the movie is documentary style but in a good way. The movie is shown in a new way and I loved it. I was already a fan of Heat and Collateral. Public Enemies just looks and sounds so authentic that you appreciate all of the "cheap" looking camera work but I happen to believe there were many scenes were the picture looked so beautiful and crystal clear. I highly recommend this film to anyone who has a passion for realism in a movie. The acting itself was great from all members of the cast.