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**TonyM** · 02-07-09, 15:43

So, anyone planning on going to see this over the weekend?

My wife and I will be going, she's been waiting for this one for awhile. I think it looks pretty good from the spots I've seen.

**Schucz** · 03-07-09, 05:31

Solid Story Highlighted With Some Great Performances,

Let me just start out by saying: This is a very, very good movie. If you're going to the movies this weekend, this is the one to see.

The performances are really the highlight. Depp is perfectly nuanced as Dillinger. It's his most mature role to date. I don't really understand the flack he's giving for playing him as "empty". Subtle would be a better word. He's playing someone who always lives in the moment, and has accepted that he won't be around for a while. I think he captured this perfectly. Marion Cotillard is also perfectly fragile as Billie, his love interest. It's Bale, however, who really steals the movie. His portrayal is absolutely brilliant. He plays Melvin Purvis as professional, intimidating, and broken. Anyone who has seen his work should realize that his accent is spot on. He's also very subtle in his expressions, and this is one of his best performances, right up there with "Hard Times" and "American Psycho."

The shoot out scenes are fantastic. I actually enjoyed the digital shooting much more than I thought I would. It really had voyeuristic feel that just can't be obtained with traditional 35mm. The visuals are across the board fantastic. The authentic places really stand out.

I think the ending will really split viewers. I, for one, loved it. The last line is killer, and left me with a good impression of the film.

**Schucz** · 05-07-09, 17:55

Oh ya, It was good! Though the camera work was a bit annoying. Depp as usual at his best, plus if you're a history buff of Dillinger..... this film will please you.

**TonyM** · 06-07-09, 15:35

We didn't make it out over the weekend. We had too much running around from BBQ to BBQ at friend's houses.

Trying to duck out of work earlier today and hopefully see it tonight.

**TonyM** · 23-07-09, 13:47

Went to see this awhile back and forgot to update.

I thought it was very well done. The lighting in particular was very nice. Almost the entire movie was very dark, dimly lit scenes. Usually when this is done, they mess up the lighting when coming in close on the actors, showing many extra catch lights in their eyes. This movie was carefully planned with regard to the lighing, no obvious extra catch lights in this one.

Story was good, acting was great.

Bluebird · 23-07-09, 17:33

I went to see this film recently, and I thought it was well made and all but it lacked something. Don't know what. But Johnny Depp was fantastic as usual.