Good flick, but kind of dated

Rating: 8/10 (10 January 2011)

This is one of those movies which were all the rave in the 70's, with idolized bank robbers that lived fast and hard. However, in 2010 it feels dated. They have cell phones and flat computer screens, but not much else. The skillset used on both sides of the conflict is the same as in an old movie.
The film stars Ben Affleck who is also the director and part writer and a bunch of other people, Pete Postlethwaite being the only notable, but with a real small part. Everybody does their parts, the movie is well acted, well directed and the feel of things just right; however, I can't help but feel a bit disappointed by the setting. Maybe things are just like this in Charlestown now and maybe the fibbies are just as dumb in real life, but I kind of doubt it.
Conclusion: good enough film for its category, but not exactly my piece of cake. Now alien bank robbers... that would be cool!