I’ve said this before and I will keep re-iterating it: I’m not sure whether Sacha Baron Cohen is a genius or a misguided moron who makes me laugh a lot. He exploded onto our scenes ten years ago when he did a small slot for the 11 o’clock show. Anyone remember that? I recall tuning in for him and the spectacularly dry-wittingly charming Daisy Donovan. Cohen has managed to do so much in that time, not to mention surpass all levels of absurdity possible, that looking at him and not smiling is actually quite a difficult task for me.
He made a film starring the irreverent Ali G and then repeated that success by making a film for Borat (with a stupidly long-winded name). He’s only gone and done it again for Bruno – but can this film mirror his previous successes that have led him to win many awards (including BAFTAs) and be nominated for many others (including Emmys)?
‘Bruno’ Review
‘Public Enemies’ Review
There’s something incredibly sinisterly sexy about a man who promises to protect you until the day you die, all the while robbing banks at gunpoint to ensure your future will be secure. Such was the life of one John Dillinger (Johny Depp); thus is the film about his life, Public Enemies. He took whatever he wanted and nobody could stop him.
John Dillinger was from Indiana and spent his time traveling between states robbing banks. He walked and dined amongst the public and was never caught. A film about someone’s life will always contain only the most exciting and riveting factors that are vital to their character building. You’ll have to forgive it for centrally revolving around banks, money and Dilliger’s love life; more specifically, a lady called Billie Fréchette (Marion Cotillard).
