The Town (2010) Review

The story follows (Ben Affleck), the leader of a proficient bank-robbing crew. During a robbery, the group takes bank manager Claire Keesey (Rebecca Hall) hostage, eventually releasing her unharmed. Fearing she might identify them, Doug begins to follow her, but the two unexpectedly fall in love. As Doug seeks a way to leave his criminal life for a future with Claire, he is pulled back by his volatile partner Jem Coughlin (Jeremy Renner) and their ruthless boss, "Fergie" Colm (Pete Postlethwaite). Key Cast & Characters

(Rebecca Hall): The bank manager who becomes Doug's love interest unaware of his identity. The Town (2010)

(Blake Lively): Jem's sister and Doug's troubled ex-girlfriend. The story follows (Ben Affleck), the leader of

(Jeremy Renner): Doug’s hot-tempered best friend; Renner received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for this role. As Doug seeks a way to leave his

To capture the film's gritty authenticity, Ben Affleck worked with local residents and former criminals to ground the heist sequences in realism:

( Ben Affleck ): The professional leader of the crew seeking redemption.