Public Enemies Soundtrack (

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Rating: 7.00/10 from 317000 votes
Tags: celebrity criminal
Alternate Names:
Title in Español:

Enemigos públicos
Title in Italiano:

Nemico pubblico - Public Enemies
Title in Português:

Inimigos Públicos

Synopsis

The difficult 1930s is a time of robbers who knock over banks and other rich targets with alarming frequency. Of them, none is more notorious than John Dillinger, whose gang plies its trade with cunning efficiency against big businesses while leaving ordinary citizens alone. As Dillinger becomes a folk hero, FBI head J. Edger Hoover is determined to stop his ilk by assigning ace agent Melvin Purvis to hunt down Dillinger. As Purvis struggles with the manhunt's realities, Dillinger himself faces an ominous future with the loss of friends, dwindling options, and a changing world of organized crime with no room for him.

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Play Title Artist
Public Enemies
Guide Me, O Thou Great Redeemer
Ten Million Slaves
Otis Taylor: Writer
Otis Taylor: Performer
Ballroom Bounce
Chicago Shake
Bye Bye Blackbird
King Porter Stomp
After the Shooting
Love Me or Leave Me
Billie Holiday: Performer
Walter Donaldson: Writer
The Man I Love
Nasty Letter
Otis Taylor: Writer
Otis Taylor: Performer
Am I Blue?
Close Your Eyes
Desmond Carter: Writer
Al Bowlly: Performer
Dark Was The Night, Cold Was The Ground
Hanna Shoots Neil
Beam
John Powell: Writer
John Powell: Performer
The Last Round Up
Gene Autry: Performer
Billy Hill: Writer
Bye-Bye, Blackbird
Ray Henderson: Writer
Diana Krall: Performer
Elliot Goldenthal: Produced
The Man I Love (Live from Carnegie Hall)
Billie Holiday: Performer
George Gershwin: Writer
Dark Was the Night; Cold Was the Ground

User reviews

Michael Smith
6/10

Overall, the soundtrack of Public Enemies is a standout aspect of the film, elevating the viewing experience and immersing the audience in the world of crime and law enforcement in the 1930s.

William Parker
2/10

The soundtrack of Public Enemies fails to capture the intensity and suspense of the 1930s era of crime and law enforcement. The music often feels disconnected from the on-screen action, missing opportunities to enhance pivotal moments in the story.

Joshua Turner
9/10

The soundtrack of Public Enemies perfectly captures the tension and excitement of the 1930s era, immersing the listener in the world of robbers and law enforcement.

Stephanie Harris
3/10

The musical choices in Public Enemies lack originality and creativity, relying too heavily on generic jazz and period-inspired tracks that do little to set the film apart from other crime dramas. The lack of standout compositions makes the soundtrack forgettable and unremarkable.

Emily Lopez
7/10

The music creates a sense of nostalgia for the time period, immersing the audience in the world of John Dillinger and his gang.

Melissa Adams
10/10

The combination of orchestral pieces and period-appropriate jazz tunes creates a rich and authentic atmosphere, transporting the audience back in time to the era of John Dillinger and the FBI's pursuit.

Patricia Johnson
4/10

The score of Public Enemies feels repetitive and uninspired, with recurring motifs that quickly become tiresome and predictable. The music fails to evoke the emotional depth and complexity of the characters and their struggles, leaving the audience feeling detached from the narrative rather than immersed in it.

Anthony Lewis
8/10

The band soundtrack of Public Enemies perfectly captures the intensity and suspense of the 1930s era of robbers and gangsters.

Michelle Mitchell
5/10

The soundtrack also effectively conveys the emotional depth of the characters, particularly John Dillinger as he grapples with his impending fate. The somber tones and melancholic melodies create a sense of empathy and understanding for the protagonist's inner turmoil.

Brian Nelson
6/10

The soundtrack of Public Enemies perfectly captures the tension and excitement of the 1930s era of bank robbers and gangsters. The music sets the mood for the fast-paced action and thrilling chase scenes.

Susan Thomas
8/10

The soundtrack effectively conveys the inner turmoil and conflicts faced by the characters, enriching the overall cinematic experience for the viewers.

Thomas Miller
7/10

The use of jazz and blues elements in the soundtrack adds depth and authenticity to the storytelling, enhancing the emotional impact of the film.

Richard Walker
9/10

The music enhances the film's storytelling, building suspense during the intense bank heists and adding depth to the characters' emotional struggles.

Donna Scott
5/10

The use of jazz and blues in the soundtrack adds a sense of authenticity to the film, transporting the audience back to the Prohibition era. The music enhances the storytelling, making the characters and their struggles feel more real and relatable.