Flat and emotionally uninvolving. The film lacks a point of view and interesting narrative line. Christian Bayle is a disaster; his characterization is empty and pointless. The Lawrence Tierney version [1945] still rules.
LT in a boater and shades can't be beat.
This review of Public Enemies (2009) was written by Bills. on 05 Jul 2009.
Public Enemies has generally received positive reviews.
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