Movie Compare and Contrast of The Town and The Public Enemy
In The Public Enemy, the actors are James Cagney, Leslie Feton, and Jean Harlow. This film was directed by William A. Wellman in 1931. This film depicted a young boy who grew up to be a gangster. In the begging of the film we see the young Tom Powers alongside with his good friend, starting mischief. Along with the film The Town, Doug and James have the same brotherly connection. We see that Tom Powers got along with his real brother well, until he became a gangster. After he is shot the relationship returns. in the Town Doug’s’ relationship with James also becomes damaged because he wants to leave the gang. It is interesting that both men in both movies damage their relationships by either leaving or participating in the gangs.
The fighting and crimes scenes of The Public Enemy were hilarious, and not near as graphic and entertaining as The Town. The legend of Ben Afflecks character sticks in my mind more than the legend of Tom Powers. Ben Affleck’s character did something more meaningful and creative with his share of the money than Tom Power’s character. Ben Affleck finally gave back to the community instead of taking from it. He saw the good in Claire and knew she was a great judge of how to use it. She in turn gave the movie a twist by donating the money to the boys and girls club, and under the name of Dougs’ mother. I really liked both of these films and I think one message conveyed by both is that crime started early both both main actors, and it ended in bloodshed.
I would say during the time of Public Enemy filming, violence was not as high as ours today. During those times they thought the smallest action or robbery was the biggest thing you could do. Also, restrictions in filming was around to limit visions of the director. I still can't see how these films can relate to each other.
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