This movie is a high 5 because of the acting and action. However, this script is ridiculous. It appears it's intention is to solicit sympathy for Doug (Affleck) all the while he's the worst of the lot. On top of that, absolutely nothing he does makes any sense; all of it being quite impossible if not very stupid. And yet, we are supposed to believe he's the "smart" one? The only decent person in the whole movie is Claire (Hall), but even her character is somewhat annoying. Exactly how is this beautiful, intelligent, and caring girl single? And this "idea" which surrounds her is absurd. Love at first sight? Life altering experience? It's silly. By the way, is Doug trying to get her thrown in prison? And that ending! Does anyone doubt she immediately turns over the gift to the FBI? Clearly, if she doesn't it leads to only one place for Gods sake.
Review of The Town
