No surprises and no joys

Kenton 2021-10-20 17:27:36

No surprises and no joys. Teacher Michael Mann did not intend to copy a "Stealing Wire". Although he copied a line from the former in an ambiguous manner, "Public Enemy" has more meanings of heroic end and gangster elegy. In the future, the more depressing, I can't teach people to lift up the spirit.
The plot and character settings are quite simple, and even cut out two clocks in this way, it is a bit procrastinating, perhaps because of the low digital cost. Teacher Man said that the important thing is not the duel between the two heroes, but the impact of the case on the entire American society that year. However, apart from the feeling of loss, there is really not much to see. Hoover's appearance is also superficial and short-lived.
The Batman classmate has no sense of existence at all, which of course has something to do with the weakness of his character. The supporting role is also average. Although Graham's Babyface Nelson is violent, it is too flat. It is straightforward to teach people to miss the Valkimo in "Pirates", and only the old cowboy Stephen Lang is a little bit brilliant.
Although the sound effects of the several gun battles are good, even the decisive battle in the jungle of Little Bohemia can only be regarded as a pediatrics. I think how bursting of the "Street World War" in "Pirates" back then. Moreover, in this Top duel, everyone's marksmanship was a bit too bad. After the whole film, I am afraid that the only novelty is the shot of teacher Depp in the head.
It can be seen that Michael Mann has put a lot of effort on the screen, but the digital image is always digital, too sharp, and the tone is too flat. In the high-contrast scene, the highlight part is white and the dark part has almost no layering, which is not as good as it is. The negative came comfortably. Of course, this thing has nothing to do with the quality of the movie.

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Public Enemies quotes

  • John 'Red' Hamilton: We don't work with people we don't know. And you don't work when you're desperate. Walter Dietrich. Remember that?

    John Dillinger: Walter forgot. When you're desperate, that's when you got no choice.

  • Melvin Purvis: Pretty Boy Floyd, you are under arrest

    Pretty Boy Floyd: It's Charles, Charles Floyd. Who are you?

    Melvin Purvis: Melvin Purvis, Bureau of Investigation. Where's your friend, Harry Campbell?

    Pretty Boy Floyd: I believe you've killed me, so you can go rot in hell