The spirit of crime action inherited from “The Town” and the masterpiece “Heat”

Crime scenes inherited from the masterpiece starring R. Mitchum

Going back further in history, there is another Boston film that Ben Affleck said was a major influence on him: " The Friends of Eddie Coyle " (1973) starring Robert Mitchum. This film can be said to be a pioneer in depicting a realistic crime drama making full use of locations around Boston. Its writing style is so outstanding that Affleck said, "This film pointed out the direction that ' The Town' should take."

Comparing the two films, it is interesting to note that although the stories are completely different, they both expose the daily lives of people who live side by side with crime. Furthermore, when it comes to the bank robbery scenes, everyone will be surprised at how many similarities there are. The four men attack the bank wearing unique crazy masks, they make the bank manager open a safe with a time lock, and the shape of the safe itself is exactly the same. Furthermore, in the scene where the bank manager is released blindfolded, he is told to keep going straight towards the coast, and other scenes full of deja vu appear one after another.

Does the city really create the film, or does the film make the city known? From the above-mentioned works, including "The Town," you can hear the "breath of the city" so much that you might want to call it the Boston quartet. There is no room for deception in this distinctive city. It would be difficult to film in Toronto or Vancouver instead. By viewing the film while picturing a map in your head and understanding the history and culture of each region, you will be able to fully appreciate how the city can become a character with a remarkable personality.

Is the main actor's direct confrontation similar to the legendary scene in "Heat"?