Welcome to the bank robbery capital of America.

Starring: Ben Affleck, Jon Hamm, Rebecca Hall, Blake Lively, Jeremy Renner, Pete Postlethwaite, Chris Cooper, Titus Welliver, Owen Burke, George Carroll

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★★☆☆ - great

"You're going to do this for me, or I'm going to clip your nuts, like I clipped your daddy's." – Fergus 'Fergie' Colm

Why watch this? This South Boston tale exposes organized crime and how, once you are in, it won't let you go.

Plot Summary: Set in Boston, this crime saga centers on Doug MacRay, a bank robber who finds his life complicated when he starts a relationship with a woman he held hostage during a robbery (His face was covered, so she has no clue). He attempts to leave his criminal life behind, but the Irish mobster he work for, and his volatile best friend, Jem Coughlin, make escape near impossible. Simultaneously, the FBI is closing in, forcing Doug into a corner he may not get out of alive.

Dad's Preview: For his directorial debut, Ben Affleck, returns to his home turf in South Boston, and brings forth a compelling film that kinda re-started his career. This crime thriller does a lot right. It's pacing is perfect, as are the robbery scenes, each tightly choreographed like a brutal ballet. Besides the action, there are also great moments that enrich the characters. Jeremy Renner gives an amazing performance as that guy, you know, the one who ain't afraid to kill or be killed. I am a bit confused as to why more hasn't be written about Blake Lively's performance as Doug's ex-girlfriend - she knocks the white-trash, Southie bargirl role out of Fenway Park.     

Legendary Pictures, GK Films, Thunder Road Film; Warner Bros. Pictures