So one of the biggest suprises of this past month or so was the quality of the first trailer for the upcoming film, Public Enemies. Weither it be the cast, the crew, the glossy yet gritty look, or that great choice of music, the first trailer was really top notch, and the best part of Watchmen, that wasn't actually Watchmen. However, it looks like they may have outdone themselves with this, the second trailer for Public Enemies, starring Johnny Depp, Christian Bale, and directed by Michael Mann. Enjoy!
Public Enemies is directed by Michael Mann, of Heat, Ali, Collateral, and Miami Vice previously. The screenplay is based on Bryan Burrough's book of the same name and was adapted by Ronan Bennett (A Further Gesture). Later, Michael Mann and Ann Biderman (Copycat, Primal Fear) wrote a revised screenplay before shooting. The film has an all star cast made up of Johnny Depp, Christian Bale, Channing Tatum, Giovanni Ribisi, David Wenham, Leelee Sobieski, Marion Cotillard, and Billy Crudup as J. Edgar Hoover. Universal is bringing Public Enemies to theaters everywhere on July 1st this summer.
Come back later for more news, notes, a news roundup, and a review of Sunshine Cleaning and Observe and Report...
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Wednesday, March 4, 2009
TRAILER: Public Enemies...
So, yesturday the first poster for the upcoming Michael Mann film, Public Enemies was released. Well, the first trailer has just dropped, and it looks damn good...
HERE'S THE PLOT SYNOPSIS...
In the action-thriller Public Enemies, acclaimed filmmaker Michael Mann directs Johnny Depp, Christian Bale and Academy Award® winner Marion Cotillard in the story of legendary Depression-era outlaw John Dillinger (Depp)—the charismatic bank robber whose lightning raids made him the number one target of J. Edgar Hoover’s fledgling FBI and its top agent, Melvin Purvis (Bale), and a folk hero to much of the downtrodden public.
No one could stop Dillinger and his gang. No jail could hold him. His charm and audacious jailbreaks endeared him to almost everyone—from his girlfriend Billie Frechette (Cotillard) to an American public who had no sympathy for the banks that had plunged the country into the Depression.But while the adventures of Dillinger’s gang—later including the sociopathic Baby Face Nelson (Stephen Graham) and Alvin Karpis (Giovanni Ribisi)—thrilled many, Hoover (Billy Crudup) hit on the idea of exploiting the outlaw’s capture as a way to elevate his Bureau of Investigation into the national police force that became the FBI. He made Dillinger America’s first Public Enemy Number One and sent in Purvis, the dashing “Clark Gable of the FBI.’’
However, Dillinger and his gang outwitted and outgunned Purvis’ men in wild chases and shootouts. Only after importing a crew of Western ex-lawmen (newly baptized as agents) and orchestrating epic betrayals—from the infamous “Lady in Red’’ to the Chicago crime boss Frank Nitti—were Purvis, the FBI and their new crew of gunfighters able to close in on Dillinger. Public Enemeies is set to hit theaters on July 1st 2009.
To me, this is an interesting film. The cast is amazing, Michael Mann is a great filmmaker, and his gritty, almost cinema verite style is an interesting contrast to the period that this film is set. The period looks completely sold, but seeing it shot in what looks to be digital, it is a bit jarring. More on this film as it gets released!
Go see something good!
HERE'S THE PLOT SYNOPSIS...
In the action-thriller Public Enemies, acclaimed filmmaker Michael Mann directs Johnny Depp, Christian Bale and Academy Award® winner Marion Cotillard in the story of legendary Depression-era outlaw John Dillinger (Depp)—the charismatic bank robber whose lightning raids made him the number one target of J. Edgar Hoover’s fledgling FBI and its top agent, Melvin Purvis (Bale), and a folk hero to much of the downtrodden public.
No one could stop Dillinger and his gang. No jail could hold him. His charm and audacious jailbreaks endeared him to almost everyone—from his girlfriend Billie Frechette (Cotillard) to an American public who had no sympathy for the banks that had plunged the country into the Depression.But while the adventures of Dillinger’s gang—later including the sociopathic Baby Face Nelson (Stephen Graham) and Alvin Karpis (Giovanni Ribisi)—thrilled many, Hoover (Billy Crudup) hit on the idea of exploiting the outlaw’s capture as a way to elevate his Bureau of Investigation into the national police force that became the FBI. He made Dillinger America’s first Public Enemy Number One and sent in Purvis, the dashing “Clark Gable of the FBI.’’
However, Dillinger and his gang outwitted and outgunned Purvis’ men in wild chases and shootouts. Only after importing a crew of Western ex-lawmen (newly baptized as agents) and orchestrating epic betrayals—from the infamous “Lady in Red’’ to the Chicago crime boss Frank Nitti—were Purvis, the FBI and their new crew of gunfighters able to close in on Dillinger. Public Enemeies is set to hit theaters on July 1st 2009.
To me, this is an interesting film. The cast is amazing, Michael Mann is a great filmmaker, and his gritty, almost cinema verite style is an interesting contrast to the period that this film is set. The period looks completely sold, but seeing it shot in what looks to be digital, it is a bit jarring. More on this film as it gets released!
Go see something good!
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
POSTER + PHOTOS: Public Enemies...
There may not be a single bigger cast set to hit the big screen than the one that will be featured in the upcoming Michael Mann film, Public Enemies.
Opening in theaters on July 1st, the Michael Mann-directed action-thriller is the story of legendary Depression-era outlaw John Dillinger (Depp)—the charismatic bank robber whose lightning raids made him the number one target of J. Edgar Hoover's fledgling FBI and its top agent, Melvin Purvis (Bale), and a folk hero to much of the downtrodden public.
Public Enemies stars Johnny Depp, Christian Bale, Marion Cotillard, Giovanni Ribisi, Billy Crudup, Stephen Dorff, Rory Cochrane, Stephen Lang, David Wenham, Stephen Graham, Channing Tatum and Jason Clarke.
MSN has an exclusive look at the newest poster for the film, along with a few new photos, and I must say, it all looks really amazing. Not much else has come out about the film, but with that plot and cast and crew, look for me to update you all as things come out. Check out the poster below, and click HERE for the photos...
Go see something good!
Opening in theaters on July 1st, the Michael Mann-directed action-thriller is the story of legendary Depression-era outlaw John Dillinger (Depp)—the charismatic bank robber whose lightning raids made him the number one target of J. Edgar Hoover's fledgling FBI and its top agent, Melvin Purvis (Bale), and a folk hero to much of the downtrodden public.
Public Enemies stars Johnny Depp, Christian Bale, Marion Cotillard, Giovanni Ribisi, Billy Crudup, Stephen Dorff, Rory Cochrane, Stephen Lang, David Wenham, Stephen Graham, Channing Tatum and Jason Clarke.
MSN has an exclusive look at the newest poster for the film, along with a few new photos, and I must say, it all looks really amazing. Not much else has come out about the film, but with that plot and cast and crew, look for me to update you all as things come out. Check out the poster below, and click HERE for the photos...
Go see something good!
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