Personally, I would see just about anything starring Johnny Depp. And I’d also see anything directed by Michael Mann (except for maybe Miami Vice). Put them together and I’m buying a ticket months in advance. So, it’s thrilling to see that the two have delivered on that promise with Public Enemies, at least based on the film’s trailer, which was released today.
Depp plays Depression-era bank robber John Dillinger and Christian Bale is the FBI agent assigned to bring him down. If you’ve seen Heat (and if you haven’t, you are a bad person!), you know that Michael Mann is one of the best action directors ever and can stage a bank robbery like no one else; Heat‘s central robbery set piece, set in downtown Los Angeles, is one the most visceral, exhilarating sequences ever put on screen. We have to wait until July 1st to see if Enemies can achieve classic status but, until then, the trailer at least rocks. Don’t you agree?
Wow, could not disagree with you more about Michael Mann. I think he is one of the worst directors around. His movies are over stylized music videos and very little else. None of his movies have any soul to them whatsoever and always seem to be 45 minutes too long.
I can not think of a single “action” sequence he has done of any note. Heat, starring amazing actors was a snoozefest from start to finish.
I am so there
Bale will not get even an ounce of my support anymore.
As far as I am concerned his movies are unwatchable.
Tim, I agree. I will see any movie with Johnny Depp. The trailer looks awesome, I’m so excited for this movie. It’s my #1 movie to see for 2009.
Michael Mann, Johnny Depp, Christian Bale and Billy Crudup …(picking self up off the floor) Um yeah, I will definitely see this one.
meso soup and mark your both idiots. this movie looks great and christian bale and johnny depp look like there in top form
This. Looks. Amazing.
Now all the Academy has to do is find 4 more nominees for Best Picture in 2010.
Looks great…sounds great too, not a huge Depp fan but am really liking the change of voice…something new for him. Also anything with Frenchie…love her.
I can’t wait! I was hooked just at the mention of Johnny Depp and Christian Bale. TOGETHER.
As much as I love everyone who is a part of this movie and it does look good, I still feel that the era of shamelessly glamorizing sex and violence is over. Greed, selfishness, and a general lack of ethics and morality are out. Service, community and sacrafice are in.
christian bale + johnny depp= best movie EVER!!! i cannot wait to watch this one. best actor oscar for depp and best supporting for bale!!!
I want to go to there.
When I first heard about this movie I was pumped. I love every Michael Mann movie with the exception of Miami Vice. But I need to watch that one again. I am counting down till July 1.
you had me hello