Good Movie

Rating: 7/10 (20 December 2010)

Critics have slammed Ben Affleck in recent times, but their criticism is sorely misplaced when it comes to Affleck's latest blockbuster - The Town. Fresh off the success of his last venture, he has starred in and directed a masterpiece.
The Town is the story of Charlestown. A low-income neighborhood in Boston. The people coming out of this blue-collar town have rap-sheets stretching way back. But these gangsters and bank robbers are as savvy as they are violent.
The Town is a great movie, but doesn't really bring anything new to the table. Not that it has to, by the way. It's a movie that casual movie goers will enjoy, especially with its traditional ending. However, it's ability to capture your attention (and emotions) from the intro of the film all the way to the end deserves to be acknowledged. It has pretty good dialogue between the characters, but it's the bold performances that will stand out. The Town is definitely worth visiting.