The Town
Doug MacRay is a longtime thief, who, smarter than the rest of his crew, is looking for his chance to exit the game. When a bank job leads to the group kidnapping an attractive branch manager, he takes on the role of monitoring her – but their burgeoning relationship threatens to unveil the identities of Doug and his crew to the FBI Agent who is on their case.
Critics Sentiment
Massive shootout with FBI kills Dez Gloansy and Jem
Frawley reveals Doug's criminal file to Claire who breaks up
The film jumps from its lowest point when Claire learns Doug's true identity (6.8) to building toward the climactic Fenway heist and shootout (8.9 to 9.2).
Critics consistently praised Affleck's direction and the film's action sequences, particularly the climactic Fenway Park heist and shootout. While some found the romance subplot predictable and questioned character development, most reviewers appreciated the strong performances, especially Jeremy Renner's intimidating turn as Jem. The film succeeds as a well-crafted crime thriller despite following familiar formulas.
Full cast
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Ben Affleck
Doug MacRay
Jeremy Renner
James "Jem" Coughlin
Rebecca Hall
Claire Keesey
Jon Hamm
FBI S.A. Adam Frawley
Blake Lively
Krista Coughlin
George Carroll
Albert "Gloansy" Magloan
Pete Postlethwaite
Fergus "Fergie" Colm
Owen Burke
Desmond "Dez" Elden
Titus Welliver
Dino Ciampa
Chris Cooper
Stephen MacRay
Dennis McLaughlin
Rusty
Corena Chase
Agent Quinlan
Brian Scannell
Henry
Kerri Dunbar
Henry’s Girl
Tony V.
Vericom Crew Chief
Isaac Bordoy
Alex Colazzo
Michael Yebba
Beacon G.I. Joe Driver
Daniel Woods
BPD Sergeant at Krista's Accident
Jimmy Joe Maher
Inside Man at Fenway
Joe Lawler
Task Force Agent Conlan
Crew
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