Johnny Depp serves his John Dillinger character straight up in this recount of the public enemy's life which, as can be expected from a Depp character, is just what is needed.
Depp's Dillinger is brawny and smart, and has a major chip on his shoulder (as a result of a lengthy stint in jail and, possibly, an abusive dad while growing up in Indiana). He's explosive, the kind of childhood friend you'd be wary of hanging around with as a kid because all kinds of shit could happen when he's around.
Director Michael Mann brings, as can be expected from a Mann piece, cool soundtracks and realistic gunfights to the table. He's also cast Christian Bale as G-man Melvin Purvis, who returns everything Dillinger has to offer but with detached professionalism. Which overall makes for a cool cerebral flick.
(Running time: 140 minutes)
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