Tense and Brilliant!

Rating: Null/10 (14 December 2010)

After Gone Baby Gone, Ben Affleck comes again with another film, and with only two films under his belt, he proves he has great talent behind (and in front) of the camera.
I have never really had respect for Affleck as an actor, but I realize that the reason is probably because of the films he comes out in, not because of his actual acting ability. I knew he made a very good film in 2007, but here he made a great one. He is able to direct this story magnificently well, and also direct himself and the entire ensemble cast, which is full of great performances, most notably Renner and Affleck himself. The film has great writing, directing, acting, and is very tense and entertaining, and also has characters you are able to invest in. It reminds me of 2006's The Departed.
Overall, this was a great film, and I do not really have any criticisms. I am very much looking forward to more of Affleck's directorial works, and The Town is as of now one of the best films of the year.