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Public Enemies Poster Featuring Christian Bale
10 July 2009 12:00 AM, PDT | From toxicshock.tv | See recent toxicshock news
The studio recently released this new movie poster featuring Christian Bale from the film “Public Enemies” by director Michael Mann (Frankie Machine, Hancock) and starring Johnny Depp (Alice in Wonderland, The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus), Christian Bale (Killing Pablo, The Dark Knight), Billy Crudup (Watchmen) and Channing Tatum (G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra). Synopsis: In the action-thriller Public Enemies, acclaimed filmmaker Michael Mann directs Johnny Depp, Christian Bale and Academy Award winner Marion Cotillard in the incredible and true story of legendary Depression-era bank robber John Dillinger (Depp)the charismatic bank robber whose lightning raids made him the number one target of J. Edgar Hoovers fledgling FBI and its top agent, [...]
Brian Corder
Public Enemies Movie Poster with Johnny Depp
7 July 2009 12:00 AM, PDT | From toxicshock.tv | See recent toxicshock news
The studio just released this “America’s Most Wanted” movie poster featuring Johnny Depp from the upcoming film “Public Enemies” by director Michael Mann (Frankie Machine, Hancock) and starring Johnny Depp (Alice in Wonderland, The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus), Christian Bale (Killing Pablo, The Dark Knight), Billy Crudup (Watchmen) and Channing Tatum (G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra). Synopsis: In the action-thriller Public Enemies, acclaimed filmmaker Michael Mann directs Johnny Depp, Christian Bale and Academy Award winner Marion Cotillard in the incredible and true story of legendary Depression-era bank robber John Dillinger (Depp)the charismatic bank robber whose lightning raids made him the number one target of J. Edgar Hoovers fledgling FBI and [...]
Brian Corder
Public Enemies – Video Review
6 July 2009 2:47 PM, PDT | From The Scorecard Review | See recent Scorecard Review news
Directed by: Michael Mann
Cast: Johnny Depp, Marion Cotillard, Christian Bale, Billy Crudup, Stephen Graham
Running Time: 2 hrs 20 mins
Rating: R
Release Date: July 1, 2009
Synopsis:
Depression-era bank robber John Dillinger’s charm and audacity endear him to much of America’s downtrodden public, but he’s also a thorn in the side of J. Edgar Hoover and the fledgling FBI. Desperate to capture the elusive outlaw, Hoover makes Dillinger his first Public Enemy Number One and assigns his top agent, Melvin Purvis, the task of bringing him in dead or alive.
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Jeff Bayer
Public Enemies | Review
6 July 2009 1:24 PM, PDT | From SmellsLikeScreenSpirit | See recent SmellsLikeScreenSpirit news
Director: Michael Mann Writer(s): Ronan Bennett, Ann Biderman, Michael Mann (screenplay) Bryan Burrough (book) Starring: Johnny Depp, Christian Bale, Marion Cotillard, Billy Crudup, Channing Tatum, Emilie de Ravin, Stephen Dorff, Giovanni Ribisi, Branka Katic Public Enemies is based on author Bryan Burrough's Public Enemies: America's Greatest Crime Wave and the Birth of the FBI, 1933-43. The film opens in the depression age of 1933 with the virtually unstoppable John Dillinger (Johnny Depp) and his partner John "Red" Hamilton, breaking themselves and the rest of their gang out of prison. A shootout ensues as the gang heads for the getaway car, with Dillinger's mentor Walter Dietrich being shot down in the process. Soon after the prison break, Dillinger meets Billie Frechette (Marion Cotillard), who he quickly falls for and sweeps her off her feet. Dillinger and Billie enjoy luxuries and the high life, but never in one place for too long.
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Dave Campbell
What to Expect in the Watchmen: The Director's Cut
6 July 2009 8:47 AM, PDT | From Reelzchannel.com | See recent ReelzChannel news
For those who want a preview of the upcoming July 17-19 release of Watchmen: The Director's Cut before it opens in Dallas, Minneapolis, Los Angeles, and New York, or just want to know what they missed in the theater, AICN has listed the additions to Zack Snyder's cut. If you want to remain clean of Watchmen spoilers, now's the time to stop reading. Otherwise, read on...
A few notable changes include:
- More Rorschach (Jackie Earle Haley), including conversations with Dr. Malcolm, arguing with Laurie (Malin Akerman) on the prison rooftop, fighting with cops at the Comedian's (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) apartment, and more monologues.
- Hollis Mason, the original Nite Owl, has a montage death scene. Once Dan finds out he gets into a bar fight.
- More interplay between Laurie and Jon (Billy Crudup) has been added, mostly things from the comic book.
Other unknown changes will also be in there,
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Ryan Gowland
Blowing Candles Out For Action Heroes And Oscar Winners In This Week’s Birthday Bash
6 July 2009 6:00 AM, PDT | From MTV Movies Blog | See recent MTV Movies Blog news
Just as everyone has an opinion, a favorite meal and a nose — albeit a fake one at times — so too does everyone have a birthday. Even celebrities. Here at Birthday Bash, it’s my mission to salute the fine actors, filmmakers and other Hollywood heroes that are celebrating their special day this week. After all, it’s cheaper than mailing a cake.
This week’s Birthday Bash is highlighted by an iconic action star, a recent comic book hero and one of the most reputable actors of our time.
Sylvester Stallone (July 6): When you’re thinking of the greatest action heroes in cinema history, it’s hard not to place Sylvester Stallone toward the top of the list. Stallone’s lengthy film career includes iconic turns as prizefighter Rocky Balboa and Ptsd-suffering John Rambo, two roles that the actor resurrected in recent years with a surprising amount of success.
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Josh Wigler
Public Enemies Review
2 July 2009 11:39 PM, PDT | From FilmJunk | See recent FilmJunk news
Public Enemies Directed by: Michael Mann Written by: Ronan Bennett, Michael Mann, Ann Biderman (screenplay), Bryan Burrough (book) Starring: Johnny Depp, Christian Bale, Marion Cotillard, Stephen Dorff, Channing Tatum, Billy Crudup, Leelee Sobieski, Giovanni Ribisi, Stephen Graham The prospect of Johnny Depp playing a 1930's gangster is probably all that was required to sell most people on Public Enemies, but with director Michael Mann (Heat, The Insider) at the helm, no one really knew whether to expect a summer action movie or a character-driven art piece. What's more, with the number of great gangster flicks that have been made over the years, Mann had his work cut out for him if he was hoping to create something that could measure up to some of the classics. His last film, Miami Vice, was a bit of a disappointment both critically and commercially despite having the star power of Colin Farrell and Jamie Foxx.
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Sean
Public Enemies Review
2 July 2009 10:40 PM, PDT | From newsinfilm.com | See recent newsinfilm news
Michael Mann, best known for directing Heat, returns to crime dramas with Public Enemies. He doesn’t disappoint those summer crowds looking for bank heists, thrilling car chases, and the rattle and spark of Tommy Guns, but lowered expectations are in order when searching for any loftier purpose.
Mann has an eye for action, that much is clear, but at times the digital lens is distractingly crisp and the prevalent, close shots are uncomfortably so. When the smoke dissipates between bursts of gunfire, the characters are plainly seen as flat and without progression, sliding into a stylish 140-minute cat and mouse game instead of humans chasing humans.
Johnny Depp embodies the charm and intensity of notorious gangster John Dillinger, qualities that made women like Billie Frechette (played by a stellar Marion Cotillard) fall in love with him. A narcissist as much as he is a thief, Dillinger smirks at his
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Jeff Leins
Public Enemies Discussion Thread
2 July 2009 12:24 PM, PDT | From TwitchFilm.net | See recent Twitch news
My review for Public Enemies is now available over at Showcase, so I’m bumping this back up with a link included below.]
Yes, I’ve just returned home from a screening of Michael Mann’s Public Enemies - my full review will be up as my column at Showcase tomorrow, I’ll link to it then - and this is the official place for those who have seen the film to discuss it as loud and long as they want. Spoilers are okay here, so if you don’t want to know, don’t read.
As for me? There are certainly flashes of Michael Mann’s particular brilliance - lots of ‘em - but on the whole this doesn’t really live up to his body of work as a whole. Bale is bland and the film as a whole suffers from an extreme case of bloat. Depp is great,
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Todd Brown
'Public Enemies'
1 July 2009 9:20 PM, PDT | From CinemaSpy | See recent CinemaSpy news
All the elements for an Oscar-winning epic are present in Public Enemies. Oscar-nominated directed Michael Mann? Check. Prestigious cast led by Johnny Depp and Christian Bale? Check. Biopic with a flawlessly rendered historical setting? Check. However, Mann’s drama about notorious gangster John Dillinger fails to use all it has in its impressive arsenal to move beyond its B-movie roots and become a truly great, or even a very good, film.
Johnny Depp has played antiheroes before, most famously as Captain Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean and its sequels, but his has rarely shown the hard edge occasionally on display in Public Enemies. Dillinger was a charmer, a man seemingly as concerned with his image and celebrity as the take from his heists, but Depp doesn’t hesitate to show the gangster’s colder side that audiences witness from the first few moments of the film.
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Public Enemies Review
1 July 2009 8:39 PM, PDT | From ScreenRant.com | See recent Screen Rant news
Short version: While Michael Mann’s Public Enemies is very good, it’s missing the spark that could have pushed it to “great.”
Screen Rant reviews Public Enemies
If you’re looking for a low key alternative to the summer blockbuster movie season, then you’ll welcome the Michael Mann-directed Public Enemies, starring Johnny Depp, Christian Bale and Marion Cotillard. Having said that, don’t expect to be blown away by this surprisingly low-key film.
In Public Enemies we are presented with a (seemingly) romanticized story of the fall of John Dillinger, famous bank robber of the 1930s. Johnny Depp brings his considerable screen charisma to the role of Dillinger, while Christian Bale has the unenviable position of playing the fairly dour Melvin Purvis - the FBI agent that brought Dillinger down.
Right from the start of the film we get a sense of Dillinger’s loyalty to his gang,
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Vic Holtreman
Public Enemies Review: Robbed of a Solid Script
1 July 2009 6:48 PM, PDT | From TheHDRoom | See recent TheHDRoom news
Depression-era bank robber John Dillinger (Johnny Depp) was a charismatic criminal who lived for the moment, and whose lightning raids on financial institutions across Middle America made him a top law enforcement target. By robbing only banks and not everyday people, Dillinger became a bit of a folk hero to much of the downtrodden masses. For a while, Dillinger appeared both unstoppable and untouchable. In the event that the cops did manage to arrest him, the cool crook would still find a way to break out of jail pretty quickly. Dillinger's charm and audacious jailbreaks endeared him to almost everyone, including the coat-check girl who eventually became the love of his life, Billie Frechette (Marion Cotillard). While Jd's adventures thrilled many, J. Edgar Hoover (Billy Crudup) was not one of his fans. However, Hoover hit on the idea of exploiting the outlaw's capture as a way to elevate his fledgling Federal Bureau of Investigation.
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Watch "Public Enemies" Movie Review!
1 July 2009 6:30 PM, PDT | From Manny the Movie Guy | See recent Manny the Movie Guy news
Good not great, but "Public Enemies" is still worth your $10 bucks! Why?
Watch my movie review of "Public Enemies" by clicking right here.
(For my full written review, click here)
Studio: Universal Pictures
Release: July 1, 2009
Director: Michael Mann
Writer: Ronan Bennett, Michael Mann, Ann Biderman, Mark St. Germain
Cast: Johnny Depp, Christian Bale, Marion Cotillard, Giovanni Ribisi, Billy Crudup, Stephen Dorff, Rory Cochrane, Stephen Lang, David Wenham, Stephen Graham, Channing Tatum, Jason Clarke
Manny
Johnny Depp’s ‘Public Enemies’ Delivers Bona Fide Chicago Powerhouse
1 July 2009 2:53 PM, PDT | From HollywoodChicago.com | See recent HollywoodChicago.com news
Chicago – Was John Dillinger an Adolf Hitler-level criminal mastermind or a modern-day Robin Hood superman? In the authentic reality portrayed by the god-like Johnny Depp in the Chicago-filmed “Public Enemies,” he’s a little bit of both for blockbuster filmmaker Michael Mann.
Unfortunately, Depp’s nemesis – special agent Melvin Purvis as played by “The Dark Knight” mainstay Christian Bale – falls flat. Bale rolls through the motions with a monotone and monotonous role that needed the tension of a World War conflict rather than a rubber band.
Rating: 4.0/5.0 The French actress Marion Cotillard, on the other hand, delivers yet another intoxicating performance as Billie Frechette this time in a supporting role. We’re reminded why she ever-so-definitely deserved her 2008 Oscar for so absolutely embodying Edith Piaf in 2007’s “La Vie en Rose”.
Leelee Sobieski is thrown in toward the end as the downplayed character Polly Hamilton in a relatively wasted and unnecessary cameo.
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'Public Enemies' web reviews
1 July 2009 12:37 PM, PDT | From screeninglog.com | See recent screeninglog news
Michael Mann returns to the big screen with "Public Enemies," a crime drama following the adventures of American bank robber John Dillinger. The film stars Johnny Depp, Marion Cotillard, Christian Bale, Billy Crudup and Stephen Dorff, and here is what the Web's critics have to say about it:
• Jeffrey M. Anderson at Cinematical: "Most scenes come with an intense immediacy, with an effective use of shaky cams and stark lighting, giving chaos an open invitation to rear its ugly head at any time."
• Brad Brevet at RopeOfSilicon: "I am leaving room for this one to grow on me or slowly settle down to the middle, but one thing's for certain, it had my wheels spinning and may likely end up an all-time classic of mine a few years down the line."
• Joblo's Jenna Bush: "Great performances, great camera work, but just not engrossing."
• LatinoReview's Ron Henriques: "Though '
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Franck Tabouring
‘Public Enemies’ Essential Facts In This Week’s Cheat Sheet
1 July 2009 12:30 PM, PDT | From MTV Movies Blog | See recent MTV Movies Blog news
From MTV.Com: The outlaw vs. the man of the law. The American folk hero vs. the American federal agent. Johnny Depp vs. Christian Bale. That’s the battle taking shape as Michael Mann’s “Public Enemies,” the true story of tommy-gun-toting bank robber John Dillinger (Depp) and FBI agent Melvin Purvis (Bale), pop-pop-pops its way into theaters, starting on Wednesday (July 1).
Set in the Depression-devastated 1930s, Dillinger forms a gang with some creatively named rule-breakers — Baby Face Nelson, Pretty Boy Floyd — and sets about looting banks that have been foreclosing homes and repossessing goods throughout the Midwest. Along the way, naturally, Dillinger finds time for a little bit of outlaw romance, as he falls head-over-machine-gun for Billie Frechette (Marion Cotillard), a vulnerable lounge singer. FBI head honcho J. Edgar Hoover (Billy Crudup) tasks Purvis with the task of capturing Dillinger and putting the kibosh on this crime wave sweeping the crisis-stricken country.
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Eric Ditzian
Johnny Depp & Christian Bale’s ‘Public Enemies’ Vs. ‘Superman/Batman: Public Enemies’
1 July 2009 8:29 AM, PDT | From MTV Splash Page | See recent MTV Splash Page news
By Terri Schwartz
With Monday’s announcement of the newest installment in the DC Universe animated films, it seemed only natural to compare Superman and Batman’s run as “Public Enemies” to Johnny Depp’s turn as John Dillinger, the legendary American bank robber headlining Michael Mann’s film “Public Enemies,” out in theaters today.
Romantic Chemistry: While Batman and Superman don’t make nearly as pretty a couple as Depp’s Dillinger and Marion Cotillard’s Billie, the chemistry between both characters (at least in Jeph Loeb and Ed McGuinness’ six issue run) is definitely there. With Lex Luthor as the main villain trying to get rid of DC’s two most recognizable heroes, Superman would be the Dillinger character here… making Batman DC’s own Marion Cotillard. He has a bit more whoop-ass in him than Cotillard’s Billie, but she certainly can give him a run for
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'Public Enemies': Bullet Time, By Kurt Loder
1 July 2009 8:09 AM, PDT | From MTV Movie News | See recent MTV Movie News news
Johnny Depp brings John Dillinger back, but not entirely alive.
Johnny Depp in "Public Enemies"
Photo: Universal Studios
John Dillinger's reign as America's most-wanted bank robber (or one of them) only spanned 10 months — from the fall of 1933, when he pulled his first such heist, to the summer of 1934, when federal agents shot him down in front of Chicago's Biograph Theater. Still, Dillinger has proved to be a durable celebrity desperado. Along with such fellow bank-job specialists as Clyde Barrow, Pretty Boy Floyd and Baby Face Nelson (all of whom came to a bloody end the same year Dillinger did), he continues to embody the "public enemy" years of the Great Depression, when heartland gangsters became figures of public fascination by smiting the hated banks and repeatedly eluding the little-loved coppers who pursued them.
Dillinger's brief career has been the subject of several films. The latest is director Michael Mann's "Public Enemies,
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'Public Enemies' Cheat Sheet: Everything You Need To Know
1 July 2009 3:51 AM, PDT | From MTV Movie News | See recent MTV Movie News news
Johnny Depp, Christian Bale and company share the inside secrets of their new gangster flick.
By Eric Ditzian
Johnny Depp in "Public Enemies"
Photo: Universal Pictures
The outlaw vs. the man of the law. The American folk hero vs. the American federal agent. Johnny Depp vs. Christian Bale. That's the battle taking shape as Michael Mann's "Public Enemies," the true story of tommy-gun-toting bank robber John Dillinger (Depp) and FBI agent Melvin Purvis (Bale), pop-pop-pops its way into theaters, starting on Wednesday (July 1).
Set in the Depression-devastated 1930s, Dillinger forms a gang with some creatively named rule-breakers — Baby Face Nelson, Pretty Boy Floyd — and sets about looting banks that have been foreclosing homes and repossessing goods throughout the Midwest. Along the way, naturally, Dillinger finds time for a little bit of outlaw romance, as he falls head-over-machine-gun for Billie Frechette (Marion Cotillard), a vulnerable lounge singer. FBI head honcho
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Public Enemies
1 July 2009 3:00 AM, PDT | From The Scorecard Review | See recent Scorecard Review news
Directed by: Michael Mann
Cast: Johnny Depp, Marion Cotillard, Christian Bale, Billy Crudup, Stephen Graham
Running Time: 2 hrs 20 mins
Rating: R
Release Date: July 1, 2009
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Plot:
Led by J. Edgar Hoover (Crudup), the Feds put Melvin Purvis (Bale) in charge of trying to take down American’s public enemy No. 1, gangster John Dillinger (Depp), during a booming crime wave in the 1930s.
Who’s It For?
Most people will be content seeing Depp look good in some classic suits. For the rest of us, this is a great exploration of good and evil (and all the levels of gray). Plus, these are shoot-outs you can feel thanks to Mann’s direction.
Expectations: I knew, as do most, the story of John Dillinger, but I’ll keep most of that in the Plot Spoilers section. Anything with Mann, Depp and Bale … I expect good things.
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Jeff Bayer
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