'Public Enemies'

'Public enemies' is an awesome movies. However, its awesomeness is only meant for those mature or veteran movie-goers. Despite its failure for outstanding among other movies which are more popular for general populations, it indeed is one of the best gangster movie since 'The Godfather'.

The story of this film can be said as extremely complicated. You would need a basic understanding of the history of United States during the Depression Era, especially those related people during the 1930's, e.g. Hoover (the first director of FBI), Baby Face Nelson, Foyld, and of course, our very famous John Dillinger. Every events in the story are on a very fast pace (thought with some historical inaccuracies) and it requires viewers to remember the faces, names, and roles of every people in the movie to help from getting lost as the story goes by. The climax ending of the story when the last day of John Dillinger is the best climax among many movies in recent years, that's the moment when every effort you put into understanding the story is paid off!

The cinematographic effects of the movie is considered great as the scenes and songs really give a sense of people, things, talks, and essence of the 1930's which you can differentiate from those post-WWII. One thing that worth mentioned is the theme song of the movie - Ten Million Slaves by Otis Taylor. Starting from the movie begining, you can hear the song that you enjoy so much when you watch the trailer.

About the cast of the movie, what else can I ask for more when there are two actors of my favourite, Johnny Depp and Christian Bale in the movie ? Even thought I like 'The Dark Knight' so much, I still have to admit that Johnny Depp plays a better role with freakingly charming way of talking in the story. There are only two scenes when the two main characters confront each other (one of it which is historically inaccurate), but the way the story unfold about the two nemesises can be truly felt throughout the movie.

Latly, I can strongly recommend this movie with no doubt for those who like 'The Godfather' as well. But under one condition, which you need to do some reading about the War on Crimes of America. If not, I guarantee you that you'll completely lost 15 mins after the movie starts. In years to come, I'm sure that this movie will be regarded as the 21-st century gangster movie comparable to 'The Godfather' of the last century. So, watch it and it definitely worths it!