The Public Enemy
Warner Bros. | Release Date: May 15, 1931 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
80
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 18 Critic Reviews
Positive:
16
Mixed:
2
Negative:
0
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60
IGNMike Drucker
Without Cagney, this movie would still be memorable, but probably only as a minor footnote to the better gangster films to come. With Cagney's smart acting, this movie is a decent watch. Read full review
60
The New York TimesStaff (Not Credited)
It is just another gangster film...weaker than most in its story, stronger than most in its acting, and like most maintaining a certain level of interest through the last burst of machine-gun fire. Read full review
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