One of the top 10 must see films of the year.

Rating: 9/10 (29 October 2007)

Ben Affleck's major motion picture directorial debut... This being said, I was very skeptical going into this movie. I'm not a huge fan of Ben Affleck's acting, so I couldn't imagine his directing could be much better. However, this movie is instantly a classic. First off, I was impressed with Casey Affleck's acting as a shrewd Boston citizen. I knew he fit the part when he was the cocky little guy in the bar with the temerity to stand up to everyone there. I also really liked this film because it portrays how sick some people really can be. Also, this movie strongly shows how living in tough neighborhoods really affects the outcome of peoples' lives. This movie will twist you, and then re-twist you. Definitely, I consider this one of the top 10 films of the year!