Worst cinematography in recent memory.
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FnDan — 16 years ago(January 03, 2010 07:52 PM)
Dante Spinotti was the cinematographer on Public Enemiesas he was on other Mann pics Heat, Last of the Mohicans, The Insider and Manhunter. Perhaps it was the transition to DVD Digital that caused some issues, but to me the style and action was vintage Mann/Spinotti. Felt like I was watching Heat set in the Great Depression.
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madison_bridges20 — 16 years ago(January 17, 2010 01:05 PM)
looks like not the only one that was disappointed.
and was mainly looking to it because I am from Indiana, and have actually seen some of those locations, like the courthouse, that were used in the movie -
vinchenzo19 — 15 years ago(July 15, 2010 03:47 PM)
Why does everyone think that for a film to be good you MUST USE A TRIPOD OR DOLLY??
A multi million dollar film doesn't have to be the same as every other film out there!!!
Thankfully this is a director that's willing to try and get a different feel for a film. Moving the camera keeps the action mobile and makes you feel like your with the character every step of the way!
I think it's hillarious that everyone here is now an expert of lighting & composing!!Royale with cheese!
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hawks_senator — 16 years ago(January 06, 2010 06:22 AM)
I vehemently agree. Other than the poor lighting and the amateurish shots, the shaky-camera technique was used quite a lot in the first 30 minutes too and when all three are combined, you'll get an ugly looking film such as Public Enemies.
I'm completely disappointed with the movie. I had such high expectation for the film and it turned out flat.
If you want a happy ending, that depends, of course, on where you stop your story. -
SKCA — 16 years ago(January 10, 2010 10:46 PM)
I started to really notice the way it was filmed about halfway through, completely took me out of the movie and I just could not enjoy it. I kept on telling my girlfriend that it looks like cheap video.
If it was shot on HD video then it makes sense, very clear but just awful for a movie. I didn't like it. -
mac1165 — 15 years ago(May 21, 2010 11:03 AM)
Soap opera is exactly the way to decribe the horrid cinematography in this movie. Not only did it look like a made for TV movie, but the damn shaky-cam was employed on top of that. A digital camera will NEVER be able to capture the look of film. I saw this movie projected on a 96" inch, 2.35:1 screen at home on Blu-ray, so the potential for quality was there.