Public Enemies (2009)
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- Synopsis
- Based on author Bryan Burrough's ambitious tome Public Enemies: America's Greatest Crime Wave and the Birth of the FBI, 1933-43, director Michael Mann's sprawling historical crime drama follows the efforts of top FBI agent Melvin Purvis (Christian ......
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- Director(s)
- Michael Mann
- Distributor(s)
- Universal
- MPAA Rating
- R
- Runtime
- 143 min.
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Critic Reviews
Los Angeles Times | Kenneth TuranAdd Critic to Favorites
Simultaneously an art film and a crime film, Mann's latest work may not give you a ton to hang on to emotionally, but the beauty and skill of the filmmaking keep you tightly in its grasp.Read the full review
The New York Times | Manohla DargisAdd Critic to Favorites
A grave and beautiful work of art.Read the full review
Chicago Sun-Times | Roger EbertAdd Critic to Favorites
This is a very good film, with Depp and Bale performances of brutal clarity. I'm trying to understand why it is not quite a great film. I think it may be because it deprives me of some stubborn need for closure.Read the full review
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Johnny: Konichiwa, Tokyo!
12/10/09 Days after touching down in Tokyo, PEOPLE's reigning Sexiest Man Alive , Johnny Depp , greets his fans – and still rocks that wide-brimmed hat! – at the premiere of Public Enemies Thursday. | People -
DVD captures the real Dillinger
12/10/09 Public Enemies is not the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so help me Hollywood. | JAM! Showbiz -
Breaks get big boost in Illinois
12/10/09 To protect and solidify its role as a motion picture and television center, Illinois at the start of 2009 hiked its film tax breaks from 20% to 30%. | Variety -
Talent comes home to Chicago
12/10/09 Many of Chicago's native sons and daughters have returned home to produce, shoot or act after they've made their mark in Hollywood. | Variety -
Johnny Hasn't Seen Public Enemies, But Is Happy to Promote It
12/09/09 Johnny Depp was in Tokyo this morning for a Public Enemies press conference. | POPSUGAR -
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12/08/09 Johnny Depp caused a frenzy earlier today when he arrived at Tokyo's Narita airport. | POPSUGAR -
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