Well, we're in the second half of the year now, so I'll start with the first film to have a legitimate shot at a best picture nomination, especially the expansion of that category to ten nominees.
Public Enemies is a very well made movie with very cool moments. I was struck by both the costumes and the cinematography which are normally things that don't catch my interest. The story itself isn't anything we haven't seen before with bank robber and gangster movies, but the script is solid and Michael Mann is at the top of his game. The acting is nothing stellar. Depp and Cotillard standout, but it will take a weak year to get them nominated. Everyone else is just kinda there. Billy Crudup, who I loved in Almost Famous, seemed out of place as J Edgar Hoover.
I will say it is my top movie of 2009 so far, but I'm looking forward to seeing the films that will no doubt knock it down.
Good show.
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