The Town

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Jithin K This feels like the true legacy of what America is in every way. However, every aspect of this movie felt like borrowed from better movies, and this didn't quite reach it. Also felt like the weakest of the first three movies directed by Affleck. But I didn't know Jeremy Renner had this in him. The cops could've been just a little bit more developed instead of feeling almost like copaganda even when they're not the protagonists and this would've been much better. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 05/28/25 Full Review Audience Member it was a nice movie... Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/06/25 Full Review Noah J The Town is the kind of crime drama that sticks with you—not just because of the gunfire and armored trucks, but because of the pain behind the eyes of the guy holding the trigger. Ben Affleck pulls double duty here—directing and starring—and nails both. As Doug MacRay, a bank robber born into Charlestown’s generational cycle of crime, he’s all quiet charisma and coiled regret. He wants out, but in a town like this, clean slates are a fantasy. The heists? Top-tier. The Fenway Park sequence alone is a masterclass in tension and geography. But what makes The Town more than just another gritty Boston shoot-em-up is its emotional core. Doug’s relationship with Claire (Rebecca Hall), a hostage-turned-love-interest, gives the story stakes that matter. You actually care what happens when things start to go sideways. Then there’s Jeremy Renner, who absolutely detonates the screen as Jem—a live wire with a death wish and a loyalty so fierce it’s terrifying. His Oscar nom wasn’t a fluke. He’s the soul of the film’s darker side, a guy who sees no future beyond the next job. Affleck directs with confidence—clean lines, no fat, and a real feel for his city. He shoots Boston like a place that’s both home and trap. The film is tough, sure, but never tries too hard to prove it. It earns every bruise. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 05/04/25 Full Review Audience Member These divas planned multiple, matching outfit changes! A heist film that understands the heist itself is often the highlight of the film. Therefore, it includes multiple heists that all deliver insane action highlights. It’s an extremely rewatchable blast of crime drama that’s especially beloved by viewers in the town it’s set in. This film was the spark that ignited the Ben Affleck resurgence, as he proved he was still a wickedly talented actor as well as a promising director. Jon Hamm is reliable as usual and Jeremy Renner is phenomenal, delivering one of the best performances of his career. It doesn’t get more Boston than a fight breaking out in Fenway Park! Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/01/25 Full Review Audience Member could re-watch this movie any day of the week Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/17/25 Full Review Colby S One of the better movies ive seen in awhile. Ive never been a big fan of Ben Affleck but he killed it in this one And jeremy renner stole the show with his role Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 04/16/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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