After watching 1931's "The Public Enemy" - I'm sure you'll agree with me on one thing - There's nothing like giving your favourite gal a grapefruit facial.
If you wanna know the truth here - This "say-no-to-crime" story was basically just a poorly concealed moral lesson. - And, that's all.
And, with its producer's (well-meaning?) attempt to completely downplay the enticement and glamour of a fast-paced criminal lifestyle - Its strategy of up-righteousness sadly backfired when (unfortunately) the despicable Tommy Powers character was transformed into a martyr.
Anyway - Even though "The Public Enemy" may not have been as violent and entertaining as I had hoped it would be (falling quite short of my expectations) - It was still worth a view from a nostalgic perspective (grapefruit facial, and all).
If you wanna know the truth here - This "say-no-to-crime" story was basically just a poorly concealed moral lesson. - And, that's all.
And, with its producer's (well-meaning?) attempt to completely downplay the enticement and glamour of a fast-paced criminal lifestyle - Its strategy of up-righteousness sadly backfired when (unfortunately) the despicable Tommy Powers character was transformed into a martyr.
Anyway - Even though "The Public Enemy" may not have been as violent and entertaining as I had hoped it would be (falling quite short of my expectations) - It was still worth a view from a nostalgic perspective (grapefruit facial, and all).