The Town

Ben Affleck's taut thriller "The Town" centres on Doug MacRay, a seasoned thief who, amid a career of heists, seeks a clean break. After a botched bank job strands them with a hostage, the crew finds themselves entangled with a bank manager, whose identity becomes a double-edged sword as Doug's romance with her complicates his exit strategy. FBI Agent Adam Furst closes in, raising the stakes as Doug's loyalty to both his crew and his newfound love is tested in a narrative where every move is a step closer to the law or a chance at redemption.