Preview: The Town (2010)

Synopsis:

A bank robber tries to reconcile his feelings for a bank mangaer from one of his previous jobs while trying to escape capture by a determined FBI agent.

• Poster: C-

Review:

A rudimentary poster using traditional multi-box cast photos and a single, modestly interesting main image.

• Trailer: B

Review:

The trailer itself is somewhat haphazard, bouncing around between plot elements like a hyper chihuahua. However, the scenes provided and the story revealed suggest a potentially entertaining film. I also find it interesting that they proclaim the film is directed by the acclaimed director of Gone Baby Gone, but don't mention who; yet, it's the star of the film who directs it and Ben Affleck's not an unknown name, so why they didn't highlight that fact is quite strange.

Oscar Prospects:

Gone Baby Gone was popular among critics and even managed an Oscar nomination, so it's very possible this film could gain the same kind of attention...if Affleck's previous entry wasn't a one-shot wonder.

Release Date:

• September 17, 2010

Full Review Synopsis:

I have not seen this film.

-Wesley Lovell (July 18, 2010) Original

-Wesley Lovell (August 13, 2010) New Poster