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2019122 minDrama

The Public

Is The Public a Hit or Flop?

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Is The Public worth watching? With a rating of 6.476/10, this Drama film is a mixed-bag for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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The Public Synopsis

An act of civil disobedience turns into a standoff with police when homeless people in Cincinnati take over the public library to seek shelter from the bitter cold.

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Top Cast

Alec Baldwin
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Taylor Schilling
Taylor SchillingAngela
Emilio Estevez
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Jena Malone
Jena MaloneMyra
Christian Slater
Christian SlaterJosh Davis
Jacob Vargas
Jacob VargasErnesto Ramirez
Gabrielle Union
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Derek Polen
Derek PolenWilliam Larsen
Michael Kenneth Williams
Michael Kenneth WilliamsJackson
Jeffrey Wright
Jeffrey WrightAnderson

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Is The Public worth watching?

The Public has received mixed reviews with a 6.476/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Drama movies.

Is The Public hit or flop?

The Public has received average ratings (6.476/10), performing moderately with audiences.

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The Public is a Drama movie that An act of civil disobedience turns into a standoff with police when homeless people in Cincinnati take over the public library to seek shelter from th...

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Critic Reviews

SWITCH.Jul 26, 2019
★ 6

‘The Public’ feels like the kind of political and cultural commentary needed right now, and it’s obvious that Estevez has crafted something he is passionate about, with good intention. However, the script is sadly so entry-level that it struggles to challenge audiences in the face of its desire to have universal appeal and accessibility. It’s still worth seeing, but only for the work of the cast and to inspire discourse on the topics the film touches on – no doubt deeper than the film itself. - Ashley Teresa Read Ashley's full article... https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-the-public-hot-idea-chilly-execution

SWITCH.Jul 26, 2019
★ 6

‘The Public’ feels like the kind of political and cultural commentary needed right now, and it’s obvious that Estevez has crafted something he is passionate about, with good intention. However, the script is sadly so entry-level that it struggles to challenge audiences in the face of its desire to have universal appeal and accessibility. It’s still worth seeing, but only for the work of the cast and to inspire discourse on the topics the film touches on – no doubt deeper than the film itself. - Ashley Teresa Read Ashley's full article... https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-the-public-hot-idea-chilly-execution

SWITCH.Jul 26, 2019
★ 6

‘The Public’ feels like the kind of political and cultural commentary needed right now, and it’s obvious that Estevez has crafted something he is passionate about, with good intention. However, the script is sadly so entry-level that it struggles to challenge audiences in the face of its desire to have universal appeal and accessibility. It’s still worth seeing, but only for the work of the cast and to inspire discourse on the topics the film touches on – no doubt deeper than the film itself. - Ashley Teresa Read Ashley's full article... https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-the-public-hot-idea-chilly-execution