Ben Affleck directed this Boston heist film. While not a fan of Affleck as an actor, I have to admit that he did a very credible job with this film as a director (I have yet to see his directorial debut Gone Baby Gone). There's nothing shocking or unusual about this story, however, it does contain excellent acting performances all around and the story is told with taut pacing and to be honest, there's never a dull moment.
It's excellent entertainment.
Jeremy Renner received a Best Supporting Actor Oscar nomination for this role and he continues to be at the peak of his art form here after last year's The Hurt Locker.
