DyNo! Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 (edited) Just got back - it wasn't bad. It was blatantly "Heat" but directed by Ben Affleck and set in Boston. It lacks sophistication without DeNiro and Pacino but I'd tack it at about 80% of what Heat was to me. The gunplay isn't as intense as Heat but it is fairly realistic with touches of detail. If you've seen Heat, you've seen this movie. If you're the kind of person who could watch Heat again, you won't regret seeing "The Town." Edited September 18, 2010 by DyNo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M-TRAIN Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 I did some training when I was in the U.S last year and my instructor was attached to Boston S.W.A.T He was hired as a consultant and subsequently got a small role in the movie. He sent me some pics from the set, all kitted up sitting next to Affleck. They invited him to the red carpet premiere at Fenway Park last week. I look forward to seeing it. Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandro Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 I did some training when I was in the U.S last year and my instructor was attached to Boston S.W.A.T He was hired as a consultant and subsequently got a small role in the movie. He sent me some pics from the set, all kitted up sitting next to Affleck. They invited him to the red carpet premiere at Fenway Park last week. I look forward to seeing it. Mick I was wondering who they hired as a consultant. I thought it was the same guy who worked with Michael Man on other movies like heat as well. Eitherway the trailer and the gun fights scenes look good. Looking foward to see it. Sandro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidwiz Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 I was wondering who they hired as a consultant. I thought it was the same guy who worked with Michael Man on other movies like heat as well. Eitherway the trailer and the gun fights scenes look good. Looking foward to see it. Sandro Mann has used Andy McNabb and Mick Gould a lot as a firearms consultant. Taran Butler worked on Public Enemies. No firearm trainer/consultant is listed on the IMDB page for The Town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob D Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 I enjoyed it. I wasn't blown away or anything, but it was a decent heist flick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmd Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 I'm looking forward to seeing this - I lived in Charlestown for a few years.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Absolute Zero Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 Yep, I too am look forward to seeing this, if it is anything like HEAT (one of my favorite action movies) it'll be terrific. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benos Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 I enjoyed it. I wasn't blown away or anything, but it was a decent heist flick. Saw it last night - that was my take on it. Afleck was good and did a fairly good job directing it, and Jon Hamm (from Mad Men) was good as the head FBI guy. If Heat was a 10, I'd give it a 7 - 8. be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 If you've seen Heat, you've seen this movie. If you're the kind of person who could watch Heat again, you won't regret seeing "The Town." seeing as how ive seen Heat about 50 times, i guess i should go see this one! Ive been wanting to see it and i supposemy mind is made up now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M-TRAIN Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 Here's a link I was sent with some pics and info on the consultants involved with 'The Town' movie. Hope it works! http://www.wickedlocal.com/marshfield/features/x1129171299/Marshfield-cops-have-roles-in-The-Town?photo=0 Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benos Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 Here's a link I was sent with some pics and info on the consultants involved with 'The Town' movie. Hope it works! http://www.wickedlocal.com/marshfield/features/x1129171299/Marshfield-cops-have-roles-in-The-Town?photo=0 Mick Thanks for posting that. be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValleySig229 Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 I thought the movie was entertaining. I felt it was definitely worth seeing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gohuskers Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 Not a huge fan of Affleck but it looks like a good flick so i'll have to check it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandro Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 I thought the movie was entertaining. I felt it was definitely worth seeing. I agree, and I liked the gun scenes too. The story is ok, but the action overall was actually really good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidwiz Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 I flat-out refuse to put any money into Affleck's pocket (especially considering that he is the director, writer, and one of the actors). I'll wait for it on Netflix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alanlib Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 Just got back - it wasn't bad. It was blatantly "Heat" but directed by Ben Affleck and set in Boston. It lacks sophistication without DeNiro and Pacino but I'd tack it at about 80% of what Heat was to me. The gunplay isn't as intense as Heat but it is fairly realistic with touches of detail. If you've seen Heat, you've seen this movie. If you're the kind of person who could watch Heat again, you won't regret seeing "The Town." I liked it, lots of guns... ALan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cryptoprocta Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 It's certainly worth the price of admission....thumbs up. Funny fact from a radio interview about the "making of": throughout the entire course of making this film, especially the "stadium scenes," BPD only received ONE 911 call related to the sound of gunshots. !? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Absolute Zero Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 I concur. I saw the town over the weekend and enjoyed it. I am a big HEAT fan so this was certainly along the same lines, though I feel that HEAT had a bit more style while this movie tried to play the edgier side of the heist storyline. I also really enjoyed the boston setting, I completed my undergrad there so I have a affinity for the north east. CAZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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