The Town
by Gary Barnidge on September 18th, 2010
When you think of movies about Bank Robberies, the first films that may pop in your head may be Heat, Inside Man, The Bank Job, and maybe even The Sting. Well now you will have another movie that will jump into that category. The Town is a edgy movie that focuses on Doug MacRay (Ben Affleck) as a bank robber who starts to fall for someone who was involved in one of their earlier robberies and he decides he wants out, but someone won’t let that happen.
The Town is a movie that will keep you on the edge of your seat wondering if they will pull it out and what will they do next. The action sequences are truly immersive and puts you right next to the action. The camera rolls around the cars as if they aren’t there, which just brings the excitement to another level. The city of Charlestown is known as “The Bank Robbery Capital of America” is a very engrossing city that truly draws you in with the way they span the city with aerial views and street views.
Ben Affleck directed, acted, and was a screenplay writer on the film. Affleck delivered in all three phases. His acting in this film was arguably his best performance he has given. Jeremy Renner as James Coughlin, continues to show his remarkable acting from The Hurt Locker to a supporting actor in this film. He delivers as a menacing character who truly has nothing to lose. I felt that Rebecca Hall as Claire Keesey delivered as she showed true emotion throughout the film no matter what emotion was needed, whether it was sad, mad, happy, or caring all which were very believable.
All in All this movie truly is a rememberable movie that draws you in from the beginning to the end with remarkable acting, writing, and scenery.
8 out of 10
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