Hard to believe, but it wasn't all that long ago that Ben Affleck was considered to be, well, kind of a punchline. After that whole "Gigli"/Bennifer fiasco, many wrote him off as another Hollywood thirtysomething washup. Looks good, but can't deliver. Who's next?

Well, Affleck is getting the last laugh now thanks to his bold re-invention as a top notch writer/director — and we want you to laugh right along with him, which is why we're giving two lucky fans free copies of his brand new Ultimate Collector's Edition of "The Town" on Blu-ray.

Never count a Boston boy out.

Technically, of course, "The Town" in question isn't Beantown itself but rather the suburb of Charlestown, whose infamous "code of silence" makes it the perfect setting for Affleck's gritty heist flick. He plays a guy trying to get out and make good, only to be dragged down by the ties that bind a man for life: Family and friendship.

It's tough business. But you know what's not tough? The fact that all you need to do in order to win a copy of the "The Town" Ultimate Collector's Edition Blu-ray, which arrives in stores on March 6, is enter our giveaway — no bank robberies, hostage grabs or crazy nun costumes necessary.

Affleck reinvented himself. And now you can reinvent your concept of home entertainment. Life is full of opportunities. Don't miss this one.

To enter, just shoot us an email at NextMovie@MTV.com and include your name, address, birthdate and be sure to copy and paste the following statement:

"By sending this email, I accept and agree to: (1) the Official Rules of the 'The Town' Collector's Edition Blu-ray Giveaway and (2) MTV Networks’, a division of Viacom International Inc., Nextmovie.com Terms of Use and Privacy Policy."

The contest runs from now until 2 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 8, 2012. Entrants must be at least 17 years old and reside in the U.S. Click here for complete rules and further details.

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