The Departed (Widescreen Edition)
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Movie Reviews of The Departed (Widescreen Edition)
Movie Review: Superb acting on top of brilliant storytelling
Summary: 5 Stars
Please don't make negative comments like some of the aforementioned people have been doing if you haven't seen the film yet! I have seen it, at a press screening last week. Not only is it the best film of the year so far, it marks a return to form for Martin Scorsese, and ranks with the likes of GOODFELLAS as being one of the best in his canon of films.
I'm a fan of the Hong Kong film, INFERNAL AFFAIRS, upon which this is based. While THE DEPARTED keeps the basic structure of the original, it is very much its own movie, so much so that the screenwriter, William Monahan, didn't even watch the original film while adapting its screenplay, thus enabling him to infuse the script with his, and Scorsese's, respective visions.
All the actors are first-rate (yes, even Leo, for all you DiCaprio bashers out there), and turn in some of their best performances to date. THE DEPARTED is sure to garner a host of Oscar nods, if not wins, including (hopefully) Scorsese's long-overdue statuette for Best Director. Plus, with actors like Martin Sheen and Alec Baldwin playing supporting roles, that says a lot about the quality of the film they signed up for! THE DEPARTED is tough stuff, not for the faint-of-heart. That said, it is a must-see for adult viewers who long for intelligent, gritty stories to grace our movie screens once again.
Movie Review: Trust and betrayal: integrated case studies
Summary: 5 Stars
Trust -- and its flip side, betrayal. Personal, professional, familial. Scorsese weaves an intricate tapestry of double-dealing, double-crossing, deceit and dishonesty, mixed in with an inordinate number of head-shot executions, in the seamy Boston underworld.
What does the movie ultimately say about trust? First, that there's not a whole lot of it for either cops or robbers, but second, that not all trust is misplaced, and honesty will at least be vindicated, even if it can never be fully compensated.
But forget the movie's theme for a second. Picture this plot: a determined, Donny Brasco-type mole inside an Irish gangster's criminal empire, combined with an equally determined dirty cop trying to find him. Cat and mouse action, generous helpings of violence, a semi-demi-plausible love triangle, lots of coke and Chinese gangsters all make appearances in a surprisingly coherent and entertaining mix. Great action and performances abound with the all-star cast as well.
Movie Review: Awesome!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is one of the best movies I have ever seen! The cast are some of the most talented actors in Hollywood today. The Departed put Matt Damon on the map for me. And Leonardo Dicaprio...forget it. He is absolutely amazing as the tortured William Costigan Jr. I have seen this movie no less than 50 times. I'm actually watching it right now. I'm not a huge fan of "gangster" flicks, but this one is perfect. As the viewer, we know everything that the characters are trying to figure out, but what keeps us on the edge is wondering how it's going to be played out. Will the cops figure out who Costello's rat is? Will Costello figure out who's undercover? There is so much cursing, too, which is wonderful!! Personally, cussing is a constant in my circle, but if you have sensitive ears, you might need to steer clear...
The soundtrack is also terrific. The Dropkick Murphy's Shipping up to Boston is a key element and just seems to fitting to this movie. I love everything about this movie.!!!
Movie Review: still waiting
Summary: 1 Stars
I'm hoping it got mailed out to me - still waiting for it. This is the longest I've waited for anything from Amazon.Movie Review: Departed - a great movie
Summary: 4 Stars
The Departed (Full Screen Edition)
Director Martin Scorsese used his usual violent style. The film is based on a storyline from 2002, INFERNAL AFFAIRS, which was as well a policeman/mafia undercover story. Great play from Leonardo Di Caprio as undercover cop and Matt Damon as undercover mobster. Beside that strong supporting cast, including Jack Nicholson as the mafia boss and Mark Wahlberg as a hot-headed police sergeant.Nicholson and Wahlberg provide acting master-classes every time they appear.In general a great movie fun to watch.