Public Enemies portrays the last years of real-life criminal John Dillinger (Johnny Depp), a notorious bank robber of the 1930s, and the rise of the FBI. Dillinger and his gang put together a stunning string of brazen bank robberies and jail escapes, flouting the law and making fools of law enforcement officers. Dillinger’s days are numbered as the newly formed FBI closes in on him and a new era of crime and crime fighting begins.

The ClearPlay Factor

Public Enemies contains some bloody gangster violence which is ClearPlayed, including some gruesome gunshot wounds and beatings. While some edits will cause a little confusion, the ClearPlayed movie is, in general, very easy to follow. Other edits are included for a scene of sexuality, an F word, a handful S words, and a several other profanities and religious exclamations.

Is this Film a Friend or an Enemy?…

Public Enemies takes a more artistic, biopic direction rather than try to be a cops and robbers popcorn action flick. That’s not to say that there aren’t some exciting action pieces; the shootout at the Little Bohemia Lodge, in particular, will grab your attention. But the point here is not pulse pounding action. The fabulous art design and understated drama will appeal more to the historical biography crowd rather than Die Hard fans. As with all "based on a true story" films, be sure to check the facts after wards.

Brian "Baby Face" Fuller — ClearPlay Thug

Rated R for gangster violence and some language.; 140 min; Directed By Michael Mann