This is just bad film-making. While the aflecks take the time to carefully construct this "authentic boston scene" which serves as the back drop of this movie, it seems that much thought was not put into the plot. The movie consists of an unbelievable, confused and nonsensicle storyline. What I don't understand is the press LOVED IT! Listen, I've liked both of these guys past efforts. But after reading the entertainment pieces for this film, I thought I was going to see a masterpiece. It remainds me of The Departed. The departed had the venerable Jack Nickelson in it, and the people couldn't bring themselves to say it was at best a mediocre film, hence Jack might be slighted. But a spade is a spade and this movie was just a "worth renting to see for your self." Don't expect to be moved. And if you disagree, The next Rambo flick will be out in several days, you should be pleased.