Michael Mann is one of the few directors whose films I truly wait for and when I heard that he was doing a dramatisation of John Dillinger and his cronies I was pretty excited about what was coming our way. My general verdict is that this is another fine film from the man the delivered us the following... Heat - the greatest crime thriller ever Collateral - the greatest Tom Cruise performance The Last of the Mohicans - the greatest and most dramatic soundtrack Manhunter - the greatest Hannibal Lecktor film Miami Vice (TV) - the greatest 80s TV series Worth seeing hey? The reviews for Public Enemies have been generally positive however some have been saying the acting wasn't on par, that some of scenes were confusing (due to camera work) and how some of the more interesting characters didn't get enough screen time. It's my opinion that these arguments are a tad unfounded and that some of them even miss the point. I thought the casting and acting was spot on especially Johnny Depp as Dillinger who rightfully steals the show as the criminal he portrays did. Christian Bale and Marion Cotillard especially lead the support cast. Also, the building up of tension and interest around the main and supporting characters make up for a memorable final scene. Michael Mann is a master of filming shootouts and he continues his fine form here, although it never quite touches the heights that Heat did...to be expected. Confusion does come through during such scenes, but then again isn't it meant to? I thought the chaotic handheld way it was filmed simply added to the impact of the scenes. This was an enjoyable movie which provided a refreshing change from CGI-driven nonentities that increasingly populate our cinemas. Public Enemies is what the Summer season should deliver...a big budget film with big explosions but crucially it delivers a big heart. Go and see.