By Edward Billiel | Observer Reporter
Newly released on DVD, The Town is an action film that will not disappoint. This is Affleck’s third movie as director and it is on its way to having equal if not more credit than his other works including Gimme Shelter and Gone Baby Gone, which has received multiple awards that include the Hollywood Film Festival Award for Breakthough Director of the Year.
The Town also has a cast full of talent including Ben Affleck, Jeremy Renner, and Pete Postlethwaite. Afflecks character, Doug MacRay is the ringleader of his crew. MacRay’s childhood friend James “Jem” Coughlin is the hard-headed thug of the group, who has no remorse toward his victims. Pete Postletwaite plays the owner of a local flower shop and is the master mind behind all of the robberies MacRay and his crew complete.
The film was shot in Boston and showcases many landmarks throughout the city including the Tobin Bridge and the historic Fenway Park.
Right from the beginning this movie it is packed with the fast-paced action of a perfectly executed bank robbery. The movie has a good balance of passionate, thoughtful storytelling and hard-hitting action.
Mention towards the effects and costume selection in this story is also important. The effects are great. All the muzzle flashes from the guns and the explosions when the bullets hit objects are flawless. The costumes are also right on cue; the MBTA worker outfit Affleck’s character wears is as close to the real thing as you can get. All of the Boston Police outfits are also indistinguishable compared to the real ones. The entire movie overall was very enjoyable to watch but isn’t for the faint of heart or for children. It does however offer a realistic feeling insight into the life of a bank robbery crew, and offers a sense of hometown pride.
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