there is little nuance here in the storytelling or acting. The dialogue often has a stilted, unnatural ring to it, and it is a tribute to the cast that they manage to bring out the essence of the film, its political heart, so strongly
Emilio Estevez's over-calculated but engaging crowd-pleaser; this somewhat anachronistic, over-rigged crowd-pleaser-cum-"message movie" at times seems too cute and simplistic for the harsh realities it touches on
Emilio Estevez did such a fantastic job with this film. Not only is the direction solid but the script is on point. It also needs to be said that the pacing is perfect; The Public is a feel-good crowd-pleaser about the power of social justice
by Alan Ng [Film Threat ]
