Tuesday, 10 June 2014

Film Review: The Town

The popular Boston Crime sub-genre is expanded with the addition of The Town, a superbly directed film about bank robbers by Ben Affleck.

It tells the story of Doug MacRay who robs banks for a living and makes the mistake of falling for one of his victims. It presents a typical crime doesn't pay story in a unique way through its use of larger than life supporting characters and drab working-class locations.

The Town goes a very long way to establish Affleck as an assured and mature director and leading man. It is almost as good as The Departed in some respects and is well worth a watch for the crime movie enthusiast.

3.5/5  Go to town.


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