Public Enemies (release 1st July 2009) - Movies

Hollywood Girl · 23-06-2009, 09:12

I'm looking forward to this. Two of my favourite actors in a costume drama. I don't care if the actual film turns out to be complete rubbish (apparently some people who have seen previews didn't come out of the film gushing about it). I'd happily pay good money to watch Depp and Bale just stand there doing nothing for two hours.

The film is being advertised on TV quite a bit now. Is anyone else looking forward to this one?

Journalist · 23-06-2009, 09:23

I usually enjoy director Michael Mann's films, so yes, I'm looking forward to Public Enemies. I think Johnny Depp will make a great Dillinger.

welwynrose · 23-06-2009, 10:22

This is on my must see list

PJ68 · 23-06-2009, 10:26

5 stars from Empire

Hollywood Girl · 23-06-2009, 11:01

I was a bit bewildered when I'd heard a few people hadn't liked it because so far everything points to it being a great film. I think I will enjoy it.

kinseyjaf · 23-06-2009, 14:52

Christian Bale has got praise from the family of the FBI agent for being so accurate in his portrayal Alston Purvis who is the son of Melvin Purvis said that Christian Bale got his fathers mannerisms and his accent pitch perfect,great praise isnt it ? Cant wait to book my tickets for this,i think this could give Star Trek some serious competition for the film of the summer & whats nice its not got loads of special effects & its a proper story,Total Film has given this 4*

Hollywood Girl · 23-06-2009, 16:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by kinseyjaf

Christian Bale has got praise from the family of the FBI agent for being so accurate in his portrayal Alston Purvis who is the son of Melvin Purvis said that Christian Bale got his fathers mannerisms and his accent pitch perfect,great praise isnt it ?

Bale is a method actor so this doesn't surprise me but it's very reassuring.

I'm really, really looking forward to this film. I've been excited since it was announced. I think regardless of anything else the performences will be worthy. Marion Cotillard looks wonderful too.

lala · 23-06-2009, 17:54

Can't wait to see this.... After some of the horrors I've seen this summer (with the exception of Star Trek)... I need a GOOD movie to watch.

welwynrose · 23-06-2009, 18:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by lala

Can't wait to see this.... After some of the horrors I've seen this summer (with the exception of Star Trek)... I need a GOOD movie to watch.

If your lokking for a good movie to watch this summer keeps your eyes open for Moon it's had great reviews

http://www.sonypictures.com/classics/moon/main.html

Hollywood Girl · 23-06-2009, 18:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by lala

Can't wait to see this.... After some of the horrors I've seen this summer (with the exception of Star Trek)... I need a GOOD movie to watch.

There are so few films I'm genuinely interested in this year. Star Trek is the only film I've seen in the cinema so far. Nothing else has interested me enough to make me want to part with money that could be better spent on other things.

Public Enemies does look great though. It would interest me even without such a great cast because I've always found depression era America fascinating and love history in general.

It's being advertised on TV a lot already so I hope it lives up to the hype.

Lennie · 24-06-2009, 01:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hollywood Girl

Bale is a method actor so this doesn't surprise me but it's very reassuring.

I'm really, really looking forward to this film. I've been excited since it was announced. I think regardless of anything else the performences will be worthy. Marion Cotillard looks wonderful too.

I couldnt agree more - she's great

Hollywood Girl · 26-06-2009, 11:48

Reviews are coming in and they are very mixed. A "marmite" film, maybe?

molybecks · 28-06-2009, 21:56

I want to see this!

Hollywood Girl · 29-06-2009, 04:47

My cinema has a screening on Wednesday. I pay no attention to the critics, they never like anything I enjoy anyway. The clips I've seen (most recently the clip shown during Depp's interview on David Letterman in the US) look amazing. I think I'll love this.

CJClarke · 02-07-2009, 16:14

Just got back from watching it, i really enjoyed it, one of the best films i've seen this year. Johnny Depp was excellent in it, as was Christian Bale (who thankfully talks properly and not like Batman!). Michael Mann directs is brilliantly as well, i love the realistic way gunshots sound in his films, it's almost like a nuclear bomb going off, lol. I actually can't find anything that i disliked about it. Excellent film.

ukool · 02-07-2009, 16:41

I really want to see this, but cant find anyone who will come with me (apart from my 11 year old brother). Think ill end up going to see it alone!

UltraViolet · 02-07-2009, 16:55

I usually adore this man's work, but Miami Vice was a massive disappointment for me, hope he is back on track for me with Public Enemies.

welwynrose · 02-07-2009, 18:25

Booked my tickets for Saturday

Paper Doll · 02-07-2009, 18:44

Would have been much better shot on film and not DV though, despite what the director says. He's known for those great visuals in films like Heat but this just looks cheap.

Histeria · 02-07-2009, 18:53

Really enjoyed it. Smart, kinetic, and well worth the effort. Depp was - as always - excellent, and Bale was - as always - err... adequate.

CJClarke · 02-07-2009, 19:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paper Doll

Would have been much better shot on film and not DV though, despite what the director says. He's known for those great visuals in films like Heat but this just looks cheap.

If i'm honest i really didn't notice that it wasn't done on film. The way that it was filmed doesn't detract from the enjoyment at all. The people that are saying that it does are just being picky for the sake of it, half of the people that are whining about it on places such as the IMDB forums haven't even seen the film.

I just read the review on TeleText, as usual the idiot on there has given a good film 2/5. I swear he only does it to be controversial, pretentious prick...

xx~KC~xx · 02-07-2009, 21:17

Went this afternoon and enjoyed it but was surprised to see people getting up and leaving throughout the film right up to the last 20 minutes

Though Depp was brilliant as usual and Bale was just as fantastic. Some parts felt a little slow but made for a good couple of hours x

Paper Doll · 04-07-2009, 12:28

Didn't get a brilliant review in The Sun either, apparently the sound quality is as bad as the picture quality:

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage...c-Enemies.html

PinSarla · 04-07-2009, 18:18

I really want to see this.

5 stars from Empire, though I don't really put much faith in their reviews anymore.

Paper Doll · 04-07-2009, 20:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by PinSarla

I really want to see this.

5 stars from Empire, though I don't really put much faith in their reviews anymore.

In general I take a star off for Empire reviews, they overate everything to keep the studios sweet and get exclusives.

23-06-2009, 09:12	#1
Hollywood Girl Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 103	Public Enemies (release 1st July 2009) I'm looking forward to this. Two of my favourite actors in a costume drama. I don't care if the actual film turns out to be complete rubbish (apparently some people who have seen previews didn't come out of the film gushing about it). I'd happily pay good money to watch Depp and Bale just stand there doing nothing for two hours. The film is being advertised on TV quite a bit now. Is anyone else looking forward to this one?

23-06-2009, 09:23	#2
Journalist Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 823	I usually enjoy director Michael Mann's films, so yes, I'm looking forward to Public Enemies. I think Johnny Depp will make a great Dillinger.

23-06-2009, 10:22	#3
welwynrose Forum Member Join Date: May 2002 Gender: Female Location: Welwyn Garden City Services: Virgin Media VIP Package Posts: 11,496	This is on my must see list

23-06-2009, 10:26	#4
PJ68 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,703	5 stars from Empire

23-06-2009, 11:01	#5
Hollywood Girl Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 103	I was a bit bewildered when I'd heard a few people hadn't liked it because so far everything points to it being a great film. I think I will enjoy it.

23-06-2009, 14:52	#6
kinseyjaf Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hainault-Essex Services: VIRGIN vip package,V+ Box,10mg Broadband Posts: 1,181	Christian Bale has got praise from the family of the FBI agent for being so accurate in his portrayal Alston Purvis who is the son of Melvin Purvis said that Christian Bale got his fathers mannerisms and his accent pitch perfect,great praise isnt it ? Cant wait to book my tickets for this,i think this could give Star Trek some serious competition for the film of the summer & whats nice its not got loads of special effects & its a proper story,Total Film has given this 4*

23-06-2009, 17:54	#8
lala Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Lala Land :D Posts: 15,738	Can't wait to see this.... After some of the horrors I've seen this summer (with the exception of Star Trek)... I need a GOOD movie to watch.

26-06-2009, 11:48	#12
Hollywood Girl Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 103	Reviews are coming in and they are very mixed. A "marmite" film, maybe?

28-06-2009, 21:56	#13
molybecks Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Walford. Services: Eastenders/...Hollyoaks...\Lady Gaga<3/..Doctor Who../ :D Posts: 4,606	I want to see this!

29-06-2009, 04:47	#14
Hollywood Girl Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 103	My cinema has a screening on Wednesday. I pay no attention to the critics, they never like anything I enjoy anyway. The clips I've seen (most recently the clip shown during Depp's interview on David Letterman in the US) look amazing. I think I'll love this.

02-07-2009, 16:14	#15
CJClarke Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Middle of Nowhere Services: Sky+HD, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, 32" Toshiba HDTV, Ageing PC. Posts: 1,962	Just got back from watching it, i really enjoyed it, one of the best films i've seen this year. Johnny Depp was excellent in it, as was Christian Bale (who thankfully talks properly and not like Batman!). Michael Mann directs is brilliantly as well, i love the realistic way gunshots sound in his films, it's almost like a nuclear bomb going off, lol. I actually can't find anything that i disliked about it. Excellent film.

02-07-2009, 16:41	#16
ukool Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: My front room Services: sky+ / multiroom, talk talk, wii, ps3, psp, ds lite Posts: 745	I really want to see this, but cant find anyone who will come with me (apart from my 11 year old brother). Think ill end up going to see it alone!

02-07-2009, 16:55	#17
UltraViolet Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Britain Posts: 5,533	I usually adore this man's work, but Miami Vice was a massive disappointment for me, hope he is back on track for me with Public Enemies.

02-07-2009, 18:25	#18
welwynrose Forum Member Join Date: May 2002 Gender: Female Location: Welwyn Garden City Services: Virgin Media VIP Package Posts: 11,496	Booked my tickets for Saturday

02-07-2009, 18:44	#19
Paper Doll Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,465	Would have been much better shot on film and not DV though, despite what the director says. He's known for those great visuals in films like Heat but this just looks cheap.

02-07-2009, 18:53	#20
Histeria Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Nottingham, UK Services: I've often wondered about this field Posts: 11,721 Blog Entries: 2	Really enjoyed it. Smart, kinetic, and well worth the effort. Depp was - as always - excellent, and Bale was - as always - err... adequate.

02-07-2009, 21:17	#22
xx~KC~xx Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Wales Services: Virgin Media, Xbox360. Wii, Ps3 Posts: 711	Went this afternoon and enjoyed it but was surprised to see people getting up and leaving throughout the film right up to the last 20 minutes Though Depp was brilliant as usual and Bale was just as fantastic. Some parts felt a little slow but made for a good couple of hours x

04-07-2009, 12:28	#23
Paper Doll Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,465	Didn't get a brilliant review in The Sun either, apparently the sound quality is as bad as the picture quality: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage...c-Enemies.html

04-07-2009, 18:18	#24
PinSarla Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 747	I really want to see this. 5 stars from Empire, though I don't really put much faith in their reviews anymore.