It's heart is in the right place in many ways, but it just outlines everything so clearly in red marker that it doesn't let you discovers things for yourself. Still, it's an estimable effort in some ways.

That everything ends on a weird happy-clappy high is indicative of a scattershot project that could have done with less ambition, more focus.

The Public presents a heartening story of triumph of good over evil, but sadly lacks the gravitas one would usually expect from these types of stories.

It's filled with strong, relevant messages while still being fun and watchable.