HBO MaxPublic Enemies (2009)
Bias Rating
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Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.8
Overview
Depression-era bank robber John Dillinger's charm and audacity endear him to much of America's downtrodden public, but he's also a thorn in the side of J. Edgar Hoover and the fledgling FBI. Desperate to capture the elusive outlaw, Hoover makes Dillinger his first Public Enemy Number One and assigns his top agent, Melvin Purvis, the task of bringing him in dead or alive.
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Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Overview
Depression-era bank robber John Dillinger's charm and audacity endear him to much of America's downtrodden public, but he's also a thorn in the side of J. Edgar Hoover and the fledgling FBI. Desperate to capture the elusive outlaw, Hoover makes Dillinger his first Public Enemy Number One and assigns his top agent, Melvin Purvis, the task of bringing him in dead or alive.
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Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film offers a balanced historical portrayal of the conflict between charismatic outlaws and the nascent federal law enforcement during the Great Depression, exploring both public anti-establishment sentiment and the necessity of state authority without explicitly endorsing either side.
The movie features traditional casting that aligns with the historical period and figures depicted, without any explicit race or gender swaps of established roles. Its narrative primarily focuses on the historical crime drama, offering a neutral or positive portrayal of traditional identities without incorporating explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
Public Enemies does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative is solely focused on the historical events surrounding John Dillinger and his pursuit by law enforcement, rendering the LGBTQ+ portrayal as N/A.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Public Enemies is a historical drama depicting real-life figures from the 1930s. All major and named characters are portrayed with the same gender as their documented historical counterparts, with no instances of gender swapping.
The film portrays real historical figures from the 1930s. All major characters, including John Dillinger, Melvin Purvis, and Billie Frechette, are depicted by actors whose race aligns with the historical or widely established racial identity of the individuals they portray. No instances of a race swap were identified.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
6.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.9
6.7
Critic Ratings
6.8
7.0
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