The Town (2010)

I have gone to Boston many times for work and I have to say that I never ran into any men that looked and acted quite like Ben Affleck does in his movie, "The Town". Maybe because I, myself am in the 'Yuppie' parts? Who knows. All I can say is if men like this character that Ben portrays are in the ghetto...well then, here I come! This film is set in Charleston, Boston and gives the allusion (or trys) of tough white kids having it hard on the streets. Not very certain this comes across but what does is family issues and drug problems, and how to deal (if you can). Ben steals the stage. I have heard other reviewers saying that this film doesn't compare to "Cry Baby Cry", not having seen that, I cannot comment. I can say that in my opinion this film was an entertaining watch. I thought it realistic and solid. 3 1/2 stars.

Theater: AMC Upper Westside, NYC

The American (2010)

Sitting in my seat in my typical (and noisey) NY movie theatre (by my old office in the New York Times Building) I watched "The American" with George. I had glanced at reviews from other critics and while watching the film I thought about how they were exactly right. In this film, its all about George. There is no other actor that stands out. Since Mr. Clooney is so talented, in my opinion, he actually pulls it off. The movie, a love story (again, in my opinion) is brilliant and alluring. I cried. In short, this film has a very foreign film sense about it, interesting and realistic plot, along with a romantic ending. 4 out of 5 stars.

Theater: AMC, Times Sq., NYC