I finally saw it last night on DVD and I agree with this synopsis.

Lilo, if you thought the theatrical version was too long, you should know that Affleck's original cut was almost 4 hours, and an almost 3 hour "Director's Cut" is available on the DVD.

I was a bit disapponted in the ending, though. I made sure I read the book first ("Prince of Thieves," by Chuck Hogan), and would have been happier with Hogan's grittier, more realistic denouement. By the way, I recommend the book wholeheartedly. Back in 2005, Stephen King called it one of the top ten books of the year, while writing for "Entertainment Weekly." I'm not sure if I agree it was one of the year's ten best, but it was definitely up there.