The Town

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Legendary figure in Hollywood,
began his journey with an Oscar win for Best Screenplay, sharing the honor with his co-star, co-writer, and closest friend Matt Damon. Though his career has had its ups and downs, Affleck has consistently demonstrated his prowess as a filmmaker, with his 2010 modern crime thriller masterpiece
poised to become available for free streaming.

Written and directed by Ben Affleck, based on Chuck Hogan’s 2004 novel “Prince of Thieves,” the film The Town features Affleck in a leading role alongside Rebecca Hall, Jon Hamm, Jeremy Renner, Blake Lively, Titus Welliver, Pete Postlethwaite, Chris Cooper, and Slaine. Starting April 1, you can stream this movie for free on the platform . Here’s an overview of the storyline:

(Official synopsis below)

Doug MacRay, portrayed by Ben Affleck, heads a group of relentless bank robbers with minimal personal connections, particularly for James (Jeremy Renner), who, despite his volatile temperament, is more like a brother to Doug. However, their lives take an unexpected turn when during one heist, James takes Claire Keesey hostage, a bank employee. Upon realizing she resides in their neighborhood, Doug becomes curious about her and develops feelings for her. As the relationship between them blossoms, Doug yearns to escape his criminal lifestyle, but this decision could potentially endanger Claire.

Jeremy Renner Received Praise (And Award Nods) for His Unhinged Performance in ‘The Town’

Similar to his previous filmmaking project, the 2007 neo-noir crime thriller “Gone Baby Gone”, the movie “The Town” was praised by critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, it has a “certified fresh” rating of 92%, while on Popcornmeter, 85% of the audience appreciated it. The critical consensus is that “The Town” is “tense, well-written, and superbly cast”, suggesting that Ben Affleck has found his creative inspiration again and showcases his directorial prowess.

In addition to Ben Affleck’s directing, Jeremy Renner’s portrayal of James “Jem” Coughlin, an eccentric best friend and fellow thief, garnered considerable acclaim. This outstanding performance earned Renner several significant award nominations in the Best Supporting Actor category, such as the Golden Globe Awards, Screen Actors Guild Awards, and the Academy Awards. Consequently, watching (or rewatching) The Town is a must when it becomes available for free streaming due to Renner’s exceptional performance alone.

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Ben Affleck’s next movie as both director and lead actor was the 2012 thriller “Argo”, which later won the Best Picture Oscar. Following this, he directed the 2016 gangster film “Live by Night” and the 2023 real-life sports drama “Air”. In his next project, Affleck will once again take on the role of director for the upcoming crime thriller “Animals”. In this movie, Affleck (who replaced Matt Damon) portrays Milo Bradford, an L.A. Mayoral Candidate whose son gets kidnapped, compelling him to revisit the hidden corners of his own life in order to gather the ransom money.

As a cinephile excitedly looking forward to the future, I’m thrilled to share that I will once again join forces with Jon Bernthal, my fellow star from The Punisher, in the much-anticipated action sequel, The Accountant 2. This cinematic spectacle is set to grace the big screen on April 25, 2025.

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2025-03-27 18:36