Brief Synopsis : Gone Baby Gone director Ben Affleck adapts author Chuck Hogan's Hammett Prize-winning novel concerning four thieves who are hunted on the streets of Boston by a determined FBI agent and a woman with the power to bring them all to their knees. My Say: You don't have to be a fan of Ben Affleck to appreciate this film but at the very least you should have a respect and admiration for his ability to not only star in this flick, but to direct the script that he wrote. Affleck should rightfully be considered a triple threat for such a feat, and he pulls it off with nary a wrinkle. The Town sets a bar for heist movies that will be hard to meet, much less top. The script is fluid and strong and the action is consistent without being gratitious. Affleck directs with a firm and assured hand and the actors are all flawless, working together in unison and bringing blue collar Boston to life. The Town also manages to ...
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