Quick review: Public Enemies

I remember seeing the trailer for "Public Enemies" a while back; based on that I expected a more lively, fast-paced and fun (not in a jokes-and-punchlines way) over-the-top film. I didn't get what I expected. Part of the reason for this is that Johnny Depp, as infamous bank robber John Dillinger, and Christian Bale, as FBI agent Melvin Purvis, are barely onscreen at the same time. They have one short scene together. While it's a competent crime drama, and not poorly acted, it lacks energy. Dillinger is supposed to be this legendary figure, a modern-day Robin Hood for many in the Depression-scarred nation, but you don't see that in this movie. It could've used some hammy "Pirates of the Caribbean"-style overacting by Depp. My grade: C-plus.