Film: The Town

ps3ud0 · 25 Sep 2010 at 22:37

Saw this earlier and enjoyed it - relatively gritty and did remind me of Afflecks directorial debut Gone Baby Gone.

Nothing too clever, just seemed well put together though there are a few plot holes and I wouldnt say the script is that layered/deep...

Definitely would recommend it - 7/10

ps3ud0 :cool:

the shadow · 26 Sep 2010 at 07:46

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18164869

Johno please? · 27 Sep 2010 at 11:12

I saw this last night, thought it was very good indeed. If you like Heat you will probably like this.

I can't name a single film I like that Ben Affleck is in either.

Knubje · 27 Sep 2010 at 12:21

Must say I am interested by the trailer for this and I noticed it was from the people who gave us The Departed.

I might have to treat myself to a cinema viewing on this one!

Morgoth · 27 Sep 2010 at 12:23

Johno please? said:
I can't name a single film I like that Ben Affleck is in either.

Good Will Hunting surely?

Tom84 · 27 Sep 2010 at 18:20

ps3ud0 said:
Saw this earlier and enjoyed it - relatively gritty and did remind me of Afflecks directorial debut Gone Baby Gone.

Nothing too clever, just seemed well put together though there are a few plot holes and I wouldnt say the script is that layered/deep...

Definitely would recommend it - 7/10

ps3ud0

Yep really want to see this as well, good to hear it's lived up to the reviews

the shadow said:
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18164869

I've noticed this quite a bit with you, seriously what's the point?

the shadow · 27 Sep 2010 at 18:35

Just there was a thread already no harm no foul :eek:

L1ght · 27 Sep 2010 at 19:22

I saw The Town on saturday - really good movie, and I think its Affleck's best performance by far. If you like your heist movies then you'll like The Town. The action is also very well done and if you enjoyed Heat I'm sure you'll enjoy The Town.

ps3ud0 · 27 Sep 2010 at 20:04

the shadow said:
Just there was a thread already no harm no foul

Not really relevant when its been dead for over 2 months - fair play if it was active and I had missed it...

ps3ud0 :cool:

SoliD · 27 Sep 2010 at 21:18

Fantastic film, great acting throughout, especially Renner in his supporting role, and the FBI boss. Great script and some brilliant films, not quite as epic as heat but certainly up there.

Skully · 29 Sep 2010 at 13:33

Very good film and very intense.

Only criticism was that sometimes it was difficult to make out the dialogue, particularly the blond woman and the bit by the cemetery.

Chojin · 29 Sep 2010 at 22:49

I saw this at the weekend and thought it was very well done. For a 15 it didn't feel watered down at all either. Good punchy gun sound effects and from what I could see little or no CGI rubbish. I'd recommend to anyone especially if you like films like Heat, Point Break or the opening scene of Dark Knight.

jamesblade · 30 Sep 2010 at 00:01

Chojin said:
I saw this at the weekend and thought it was very well done. For a 15 it didn't feel watered down at all either. Good punchy gun sound effects and from what I could see little or no CGI rubbish. I'd recommend to anyone especially if you like films like Heat, Point Break or the opening scene of Dark Knight.

You've just sold this to me mentioning Point Break and especialy Heat :0

Flicks next week it is.

Btone · 30 Sep 2010 at 08:45

saw it last night, thought it was a good movie, one small criticism thought it was slightly long

mysticsniper · 30 Sep 2010 at 08:58

Watched this on Tuesday with the mrs. We both liked it, was a good film, lots of action scences and a good storyline. Was pleasently surprised when Mr Postlethwaite, just made it all the better.

Knubje · 4 Oct 2010 at 10:57

I watched this on Friday night with a fair few friends. The majority of us liked it. Scores range from 6-8/10.

I initially said 7.5 but on reflection I think 7 is fair. Has a reasonable story, good heist action and some inevitable cheese/love story elements. A bit of entertainment for 2 hours.

I didn't realise until the end that Ben Affleck also directed it! He didn't do a bad job.

HungryHippos · 4 Oct 2010 at 13:09

Knubje said:
I watched this on Friday night with a fair few friends. The majority of us liked it. Scores range from 6-8/10.

I initially said 7.5 but on reflection I think 7 is fair. Has a reasonable story, good heist action and some inevitable cheese/love story elements. A bit of entertainment for 2 hours.

I didn't realise until the end that Ben Affleck also directed it! He didn't do a bad job.

Went with Knubj3 and Khaaaaaaan to see this, I'd give it a 7/10, worth a watch for sure.

The main letdown to me was that everyone seemed to have rubber bullets, there was a number of firefights in the film but only a few people actually seemed to get hit. It had a story though which was decent, and some good comedy moments as well, and the action scenes were good as well.

IceBus · 9 Feb 2011 at 00:00

Just saw this myself. Really really enjoyed it and very reminiscent of Heat in places (but not in a rip off way). Best thing Affleck has done since Good Will Hunting and definitely worth a watch!

dante6491 · 9 Feb 2011 at 00:15

Anyone know what the extended cut on BluRay adds? It says its about 25minutes more footage but are those just longer entrances and exists to scenes, or new ones completely that build sport.

tom91x91 · 9 Feb 2011 at 03:21

dante6491 said:
Anyone know what the extended cut on BluRay adds? It says its about 25minutes more footage but are those just longer entrances and exists to scenes, or new ones completely that build sport.

from what ive read theres a few new/and longer scenes, mainly for character development stuff.

i also thought it was a great movie, really similar to heat in a good way.