The Town - 竊盜城

The Town (竊盜城) is a 2010 film. The movie stars Ben Affleck, Rebecca Hall, Jeremy Renner, Jon Hamm, and Blake Lively. Ben Affleck also co-wrote and directed the film. The movie is based in the Boston area.

Ben Affleck plays Doug, a former semi-pro hockey player that's gone into the family business of crime. Doug is the mastermind of a few bank robberies. On one of their jobs, they take an hostage, Rebecca Hall as Claire. They drop Claire off by the river after they make their get away. But the crew feel a little uneasy about Claire and Doug stalks her to make sure she doesn't give the FBI info on them. However, Doug falls for Claire and vice versa. Things get rough when the FBI stalk Claire thinking she may be in on it. Doug also wants out of the crime business. One more job to walk away from the crew. One more big job that will set the others and himself up for a long time.

This was quite a ride. From the explanation of the city to the lives portrayed here. I was glued and couldn't get enough. The duality of Doug's role in Claire's life was also mesmerizing. The cat and mouse chase of the crew vs. the FBI had me at the edge of the seat. I may have to say that it could be one of the best films of 2010 for me. Granted that I am still waiting for many 2010 releases to make it to DVD. The Town was a triller with heart and conscious. If you grow up with crime and have others to support, how do you get out clean? How do people around you stay safe? Which made me appreciate it more as I look back on it.

When you watch it, it'll have action, suspense, and a little romance. But it's the dichotomy of life situations that did it for me.