A bachelor (Matthew McConaughey) is haunted by past girlfriends.

TRIVIA: In what 2006 movie did Matthew McConaughey play a bachelor living with his parents?

Depression-era bank robber John Dillinger (Johnny Depp) was Public Enemy Number One in the eyes of J. Edgar Hoover (Billy Crudup) and his up-and-coming FBI. Catching the charismatic Dillinger and his cohorts was put in the hands of top agent Melvin Purvis (Christian Bale). "Public Enemies" is director Michael Mann's overlong tribute to bank withdrawals. At a running time of 140 minutes, there should have been plenty of time to develop characters other than just Dillinger, Purvis and Dillinger girlfriend Billie Frechette (Marion Cotillard). But criminals like Pretty Boy Floyd (Channing Tatum), Baby Face Nelson (Stephen Graham), Alvin Karpis (Giovanni Ribisi) and Frank Nitti (Bill Camp) are reduced to extended cameos. The entire cast is good, yet the movie is at its best when the mesmerizing Depp is on camera - maybe the title "Public Enemy" would be more appropriate. Shot in HD, cinematographer Dante Spinotti adds a distinctive look to the film. Unfortunately, there is too much use of hand-held shaky cam on close-ups and for the numerous gun battles. During the nighttime shoot-outs it's difficult to tell who is killing whom, turning this crime drama into an artistic symphony of mindless violence. Speaking of symphony, Elliot Goldenthal's moody score is enhanced by period songs and an appearance by Diana Krall as a torch singer. Parts of the movie make it almost worth recommending. If the facts are correct, we learn a thing or two. Dillinger was betrayed by mobsters and the lady in orange, not red. As a whole, it leaves much to be desired. Still, "Public Enemies" should steal its share of the box office.