The Town

Apparently Charlestown, a section of Boston has the highest number of people of who commit bank robberies in the entire US.

I saw this after reading some pretty dodgy reviews. Ben Affleck, Jeremy Renner and their two cohorts rob a bank and take Rebecca Hall captive. They then let her go, but take her driver's license. Ben Affleck is charged with getting rid of her. Instead he stalks her for a while, then enters into a relationship with her... Things hot up from there, BA and co still rob banks, the FBI in the shape of Jon Hamm (Mad Men) pursues leads relentlessly.

Blake Lively turns in a surprisingly good performance as Renner's sister.

The first two-thirds of the movie was excellent, then something happens which made me think that wouldn't happen in real life, then I kinda lost interest. The car chases through the narrow streets of Boston were amazing, and this is a very good procedural thriller. I can tell you that I intensely dislike the Boston accent. it marred my enjoyment of the Departed as well. But that's a personal point, and it's probably because I am from NY and there is a natural rivalry. They even show Fenway bloody Park as well *shudders*.

Ben Affleck wrote and directed the film, he is getting more and more confident with every movie he directs. I like him very much and think he is very talented. i think he could eventually turn into a Clint Eastwood.

Overall I give the movie a solid B for effort.