The Departed

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TerryJan 7, 2007

Steven is right about this movie getting high ratings due to Scorsese worshippers. This movie is poorly contrived in comparison to the original HK movie. The cast is either poorly used or miscast. In the HK one, the Matt Damon character is Steven is right about this movie getting high ratings due to Scorsese worshippers. This movie is poorly contrived in comparison to the original HK movie. The cast is either poorly used or miscast. In the HK one, the Matt Damon character is more interesting and has a dual personality. Martin Sheen is so dull as Leo's supervisor. This movie also lacks the emotion of the original . How this movie is getting high ratings seem to be pure propaganda to boost Scorsese's failing career. To simply put it, America lacks in the ideas department. If this film gets any oscar at all, there goes any integrity Americans have for foreign films.… Expand

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LindaL.Jan 6, 2007

I don't see how this movie made anyone's "Best of 2006" list -- except that the critics love Scorsese. It's a far-from-groundbreaking "rat in the police dept" story with tons of bloody gun violence and almost no satisfaction I don't see how this movie made anyone's "Best of 2006" list -- except that the critics love Scorsese. It's a far-from-groundbreaking "rat in the police dept" story with tons of bloody gun violence and almost no satisfaction plotwise. Acting is OK, but It's like "Goodfellas" and "Pulp Fiction" minus any style or humor ... and you'll hear the f-word enough to last you the rest of your life.… Expand

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StevenW.Jan 3, 2007

I've noticed that most of the positive comments of this movie tend to come from people who are essentially Scorcese worshippers - people who will praise anything the 'great director' comes up with. While this film might have I've noticed that most of the positive comments of this movie tend to come from people who are essentially Scorcese worshippers - people who will praise anything the 'great director' comes up with. While this film might have its merits, this movie suffers from terrible characterisation, enough to kill this film. As somebody called JR M posted earlier, "Since much of the movie revolved around a sense of sympathy or at least belief in the tribulations of his character, Decaprio's cardbard portrayal destroyed any emotional engagement in the character". It was hard to care about a guy who spent the whole movie whining. [***SPOILER***] I cheered when Dicaprio's character got shot, and then I asked myself, 'Hey, aren't I supposed to be rooting for this guy?' His character was poorly concieved, poorly written, poorly characterised, and above all poorly (over) acted.… Expand

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JonDec 29, 2006

I loved this movie another instant classic.

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seDec 27, 2006

Much like other scorsese mafia films. not a bad film but nothing new.

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MichelS.Dec 27, 2006

DiCaprio's best acting, but this promising movie falls apart in the end. Very disappointing.

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scotthDec 23, 2006

One of best stories seen in the movies over the past years. Keeps you in the edge for 2/3 of the movie - yet does not completely satisfy.

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JasonB.Dec 19, 2006

This Movie is one of the best on the past decade. Excellent job.

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KipM.Dec 19, 2006

As a relative virgin to the greatness of Scorsese, how great was it to know he's more than lived up to his legendary status. For years, everyone's talked about the travesty that Scorsese still has no Oscar, but unlike "The Aviator" As a relative virgin to the greatness of Scorsese, how great was it to know he's more than lived up to his legendary status. For years, everyone's talked about the travesty that Scorsese still has no Oscar, but unlike "The Aviator" or "Gangs of New York," Marty's definitely the front-runner this year, especially since Clint Eastwood won just two short years ago. But that's not all: "The Departed" is chock full of terrific acting, more so than is usually required from a crime picture. Matt Damon and Jack Nicholson in particular give some of their greatest on-screen work. And DiCaprio, with the most difficult role keeps his demons under control until just the right moments to reveal a multi-layered performance. All 3 should be considered serious contenders this Oscar season. Oh, and Mark Wahlberg and Alec Baldwin are also great. Sure, the film's bleak, but boy is it powerful.… Expand

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MatthewR.Dec 18, 2006

A great film but only a good Scorsese picture. Not along the lines of lets say Mean Streets and Goodfellas but the film has blood and guts and the acting is great, though Jack does some hamming from time to time, I kinda felt like I was A great film but only a good Scorsese picture. Not along the lines of lets say Mean Streets and Goodfellas but the film has blood and guts and the acting is great, though Jack does some hamming from time to time, I kinda felt like I was watching him in 'Anger Management' again but all in all this film deserves a few Oscar nobs especially for Leonardo DiCaprio who is nothing short of great and proves that he's outgrowing his celebrity boy toy status. Kudos all around for a great movie and one of the best of the year so far.… Expand

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BilB.Dec 10, 2006

Jack gave a flawless performance. Leo was torn up, put thru the ringer, and pulled it off excellently. I'm glad I saw this on the big screen and not waited for the DVD.

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KosChrDec 8, 2006

Only thing good about the film is the music score and the acting. Directing and script are kind of "let's make a movie and put a known director to it". By far not the best movie of the year imo.

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MarkBayerDec 7, 2006

With just days left before it becomes permanent history, 2006 has carved out a reputation for itself as The Year Of Diminished Expectations. Politically, this made sense--electing a number of less-than-completely-inspiring individuals to With just days left before it becomes permanent history, 2006 has carved out a reputation for itself as The Year Of Diminished Expectations. Politically, this made sense--electing a number of less-than-completely-inspiring individuals to Congress was worth it in order to restore America's two-party system--but on the film front it doesn't make much sense. Moviegoers and reviewers (perhaps overreacting to a dumber-than-usual summer) have far too enthusiastically embraced such well-intentioned but seriously flawed early fall efforts as The Illusionist, Hollywoodland and Little Miss Sunshine, and in many instances pounced upon disappointing work from Clint Eastwood and the Pixar people (and shockingly bad work from the blokes at Aardman) like a starved dog jumps on a particularly realistic-looking chew toy, so why shouldn't they respond any differently to Scorsese's latest, however second-rate by his own standards it may be? Don't get me wrong: there's a lot to enjoy and even appreciate about his elaborate, entertaining (and overlong) cops-and-criminals chess game, but I've seen Mean Streets, Taxi Driver and GoodFellas, and this is no...well, you get my drift. It's suddenly become fashionable to do a bit of Monday-morning-two-years-later quarterbacking regarding the great director's Howard Hughes bio The Aviator, but that had much more to say, expressed with a great deal more originality, about old Hollywood than this does about the underworld, the police or anything other than Scorsese's past genre work, of which this mostly comes off as a twice-removed carbon copy. That said, it's still better than most of currently what's out there; Scorsese's use of sudden, shocking violence as near-comedy (whenever you see anything made of glass in the frame, you know that neither it nor a nearby human face is safe) is fascinating, and his work with all the actors (except one) is unquestionable. He gets great mileage out of how much his baby-faced leads Leonardo DiCaprio (playing a cop posing as a crook) and Matt Damon (vice versa) resemble each other, and Marc Wahlberg (an uneven actor who's about as good as his directors; his recent, very routine performance in Invincible underscores this) is a joy to watch and listen to as a flamboyantly foulmouthed police official with more dimension and heart than you'd originally guess he had. Unfortunately, Scorsese seems unable or unwilling to prevent Jack Nicholson from interpreting his role as anything more surprising or substantial than Jack-the-Joker-in-the-Mob; didn't either the actor or the director realize that Nicholson's most effective late-career performances by far are the ones where he drops the familiar schtick and buries himself in his character, UNDERPLAYING his roles in The Pledge and (especially) About Schmidt? It's a tough assessment, but ultimately his work here, for all its showiness and theatricality, bears no more weight or complexity than his mailed-in turn as Adam Sandler's tormentor in Anger Management. The push to finally give eternal bridesmaid Scorsese the Oscar may prove overwhelming (to say nothing of the movie itself winning Best Picture and being the only remake to do so other than Ben-Hur in 1959) and as a result he could end up picking one up for what is essentially quite enjoyable but far from his best work. But then, Billy Wilder won for The Lost Weekend rather than Double Indemnity, Sir Carol Reed for Oliver! rather than The Third Man, and George Cukor for My Fair Lady rather than virtually anything else he did...so what else is new?… Expand

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cindynNov 30, 2006

Very disappointing film. It was very contrived and seemed totally unreal to me. No conparison to Goodfellas or Godfather. I like a movie I can sink my teeth into and this one was not it.

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MariaJ.Nov 30, 2006

At last something serious at the cinema, could have been better but will do. Slightly predictable but never boring. Leonardo DiCaprio is very convincing and glides through the screen so skillfully you take your eyes off him. Jack Nicholson At last something serious at the cinema, could have been better but will do. Slightly predictable but never boring. Leonardo DiCaprio is very convincing and glides through the screen so skillfully you take your eyes off him. Jack Nicholson uses all his tricks but he isn't boring. Good movie for an autumn afternoon.… Expand

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SulH.Nov 28, 2006

Now THIS is how drama is done. Leo deserves an Oscar, here's hoping he actually gets it, too.

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VamsiK.Nov 26, 2006

I think it will be the best movie of 2006. If you haven

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okNov 25, 2006

DiCaprio gives his best turn yet in what is likely the best movie of 2006. Fantastic.

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NickG.Nov 24, 2006

Brutally invigorating. The perfect film...Nicholson's monologue is superb. A lock for a Best Picture nomination.

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NishanthENov 23, 2006

Best movie in 2006 by a long way. Watched it thrice on big screen and still waitin to see it again. Keeps you riveted. Amazing cast. Scorsese has churned out yet another Oscar contender. Brilliant stuff!

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RedR.Nov 22, 2006

Completely overrated. Watch the original instead. Once again Hollywood messes up a foreign film.

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BenTNov 19, 2006

Well Martin ScorSese, director of "The Godfellas", hasn't made the best film of his career or the best film of the year but it was nice to see Dicaprio die and Nicholson acting again.

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AlbinoL.Nov 19, 2006

The BEST movie I've seen in 2006 by far!! Characters are more fleshed out and developed than Infernal Affairs. Someone give Scorsese his long overdue Oscar!!

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robNov 18, 2006

Gratitous and indulgent, but well crafted of course.

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LP.Nov 16, 2006

AVERAGE. This movie had many good elements, a good story to work from and fine performances, but ultimately it just does not stand up to any scrutiny. There are at least two major plot lines that are just completely dropped at the end, and AVERAGE. This movie had many good elements, a good story to work from and fine performances, but ultimately it just does not stand up to any scrutiny. There are at least two major plot lines that are just completely dropped at the end, and actions that seem contrived just to wrap it up quickly and haphazardly. For example, after much high-tech use of cell phones, the story turns on the handoff of an envelope. What, you couldn… Expand

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FrankZ.Nov 16, 2006

Amazing story, great acting. Can't ask for more than that.

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KjartanA.Nov 15, 2006

It left me in a catatonic state for 2 hours after. Di Caprio is fantastic in this movie.

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DocS.Nov 13, 2006

Great acting. Tense as hell. Shows the ultimate result when you, or those you touch, are full of deceit and lying. KAPOW!

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JoaoP.Nov 13, 2006

I'll only say this: The most accomplished work of movie directing that i saw. Ever. Martin Scorcese the best director ever.

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JohnR.Nov 13, 2006

Great directing, great acting, compelling situations, but the script misses the best opportunities and lacks any deeper reason to see this film other than surface engagement.

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SandroD.Nov 12, 2006

The movie it´s awsome!!who likes "the godfellas" have to adore this movie.

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JuliaA.Nov 11, 2006

The first thing that I liked about this movie would be the characters intertwine...smooth,and makes you go 'he's-the-prime-suspect-you-dummy-can't-you-figure-it-at-once?' and the willingness of Mr.Scorcese to kill all of The first thing that I liked about this movie would be the characters intertwine...smooth,and makes you go 'he's-the-prime-suspect-you-dummy-can't-you-figure-it-at-once?' and the willingness of Mr.Scorcese to kill all of the characters,both the protagonists,antagonist,and extras, in a snap of time and such gory way...tip my hat for that. plus this is another prove from Mr.DiCaprio that he's an actor (after Catch Me If You Can and The Aviator), not just a cuteface that wrapped him at the heydays of Titanic or Romeo And Juliet (I disliked him back then).… Expand

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DanD.Nov 10, 2006

One of the best I've seen in the past two years. EASILLY better than Crash, and that won a bunch of awards. Many great stars, each in which is probably my favorite of their roles in a long time.

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LuisM.Nov 10, 2006

The worst script of this year!!! The last 30 minutes of the movies are a completely nonsense!!

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AnnL.Nov 9, 2006

One of hte best movies i've seen in my life. beautifully acted by dicaprio, nicholson, and damon. Amazingly edited.

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AdarshBNov 9, 2006

Must Watch Movie for all GANG-WARS loving audience!

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EonNov 4, 2006

What a nice return to the good stuff from the director. I don't think it's his best since "Goodfellas" ( I think "Casino" is) , but it is really one of his best. And definitely best Dicaprio's work.

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MaganYusufNov 3, 2006

Martin Scorsese, you're a genuis. This film is simply superb. Everyone brought their best game, especially DiCaprio. Simply amazing!

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DZNov 1, 2006

James Hoberman was completely on target: Neither a debacle nor a bore. The film's first two-thirds were well constructed. The interlude sequence with Costello (portrayed by Nicholson) lured the audience in with a certain mood. With a James Hoberman was completely on target: Neither a debacle nor a bore. The film's first two-thirds were well constructed. The interlude sequence with Costello (portrayed by Nicholson) lured the audience in with a certain mood. With a technical and fictional (story telling) plan, Martin Scorsese, accompanied by his skilled editor Thelma Schoonmaker succeeded with engaging the audience with a tight cast of characters furthered by precise directing from Martin Scorsese… Expand

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RickyQ.Nov 1, 2006

Great story, great acting, great film.

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DanB.Oct 31, 2006

About the only thing I can say against this movie is that it was pure entertainment, and didn't have much depth. If it somehow made statements about the human condition, or whatever, and managed to be as entertaining, it would get a About the only thing I can say against this movie is that it was pure entertainment, and didn't have much depth. If it somehow made statements about the human condition, or whatever, and managed to be as entertaining, it would get a ten. But it didn't. Well--with that kind of flaw, I can live. This movie and everyone in it is awesome.… Expand

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RM.Oct 30, 2006

Slightly overrated. The acting was superb from all quarters, EVERYONE. But Di Caprio carried the movie. I actually wanted to see more of Mark Whalberg in this film, his character was intense. Matt was Matt (his best work for me with regards Slightly overrated. The acting was superb from all quarters, EVERYONE. But Di Caprio carried the movie. I actually wanted to see more of Mark Whalberg in this film, his character was intense. Matt was Matt (his best work for me with regards to Damon to this day still remains to be the first remake of the Bourne Identity, but he did a good job here too). Jack was Jack and you can't say anything more. But Leo was definitely the character I empathized with the most and like I said he carried the film. Maybe it was all the hype leading up to me seeing the movie that let me down a bit though the ending was really good. 8/8 Worth the $$$.… Expand

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RandyLOct 30, 2006

Fabulous. I'd like to ask Jack how long he practiced for the rat face scene... I mean.. the crew that shot that scene must have doubled up laughing... it's just unforgettable. This movie doesn't quite reach Cuckoo's Nest Fabulous. I'd like to ask Jack how long he practiced for the rat face scene... I mean.. the crew that shot that scene must have doubled up laughing... it's just unforgettable. This movie doesn't quite reach Cuckoo's Nest but dang it's close!… Expand

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LewisP.Oct 28, 2006

What can you say about The Departed? I found it to be thoroughly entertaining but amateurish in its attempt to reflect what criminal characters and the police are really like. Very little makes sense in this picture but one is captivated by What can you say about The Departed? I found it to be thoroughly entertaining but amateurish in its attempt to reflect what criminal characters and the police are really like. Very little makes sense in this picture but one is captivated by a plot that keeps the viewer thoroughly engaged. The dialogue completely lacks subtlety (do we really believe Matt Damon's character as he rants about "homos" during the police-fireman football game? In real life, he probably would have gotten in trouble for those kinds of remarks. And what about Mark Wahlberg's staff sergeant whose foul-mouthed rants are tolerated by his superiors at every turn (could never happen in a professional police office!). Matt Damon always seems to play the same one-note, bland part whether he's the hero or the villain. Vera Farmiga's psychiatrist doesn't have much to do except pass on (off screen) a cryptic package (given to her by Leonardo DiCaprio's undercover cop) which leads the staff sergeant (who disappears for almost the second half of the movie) to take revenge on Damon. DiCaprio is probably the most convincing of all the actors but one wonders why anyone would have put themselves in so much jeopardy especially after his superiors have belittled him so much at the beginning of the film when he agrees to go undercover. Jack Nicholson, as the Mafia mob boss, is so over the top in his performance that it's laughable. But mostly it's the screenwriter's fault for making him to such an over the top character (no Mafia hood would belittle priests and a nun in a restaurant by insinuating that they're all pedophiles; Mafia characters have always shown at least (outward) respect to priests (see the Sopranos for confirmation!). And as I said the plot is thoroughly engaging (because you always want to know what happens next), it's not at all convincing. Martin Sheen's Chief would never have gone alone to meet the undercover and the assassination of the undercover and another cop from Damon's unit by a "second" undercover occurs completely out of the blue. Finally, the final shot, with the rat scurrying outside on the railing on the balcony is symptomatic of the film's lack of subtlety. I guess Scorsese will have to wait another year for his Oscar.… Expand

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AaronM.Oct 28, 2006

This movie is exciting, thrilling, and even quite funny. All the characters were fantastic, especially Jack Nicholson. See this movie!

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JoeC.Oct 28, 2006

Excellent experience and awesome Jack. Mark Wahlberg and Alec Baldwin are scene stealers. The movie isn't quite up to Goodfellas standards but very few movies are. A movie I world pay to see again.

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DanC.Oct 27, 2006

A fearless film that offers the audience no easy answers but enthrals nonetheless. Dicaprio is brilliant - one of the best actors of his generation, as he proves here (and I haven't liked him nearly as much in recent work).

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KishaGOct 25, 2006

Leaving the theater after this movie I was quite awe stuck . The actors all played their roles excellently. I was emotionally connected with Leonardo DiCaprio's character throughout the film. Matt Damon was very good also, I even found Leaving the theater after this movie I was quite awe stuck . The actors all played their roles excellently. I was emotionally connected with Leonardo DiCaprio's character throughout the film. Matt Damon was very good also, I even found myself hating his character, the first time I have ever hated him in a movie. Even supporting players like Alec Baldwin, Mark Walhberg, and Martin Sheen play their roles nicely. The writing was good and Scorscese always picks the right classic rock songs for the action on screen. Give Marty his Oscar, this may not be his best - Raging Bull is my personal pick- but it is time he is rewarded for his work. I have seen it twice and definitely can see it more.… Expand

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JimMOct 25, 2006

WOW! This is the MUST SEE movie of the year. You won't believe the ending.

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AnonymousMCOct 24, 2006

His best movie since Goodfellas.

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TimM.Oct 23, 2006

wow. holy freakin crap. words do not do this film justice. this is a freakin masterpiece. one of the best films this year?... my ass. one of the best films in 10 years. this movie will blow you away. i have zero complaints whatsoever. it wow. holy freakin crap. words do not do this film justice. this is a freakin masterpiece. one of the best films this year?... my ass. one of the best films in 10 years. this movie will blow you away. i have zero complaints whatsoever. it could not have been better. i will definitely go see it again soon.… Expand

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MattA.Oct 22, 2006

This movie is incredible. Dicaprio once again proves he is the best actor of his generation (not that ridiculous hack Sean Penn, see All the Kings Men for his typical stuff). People say it's good but not on par with Casino or This movie is incredible. Dicaprio once again proves he is the best actor of his generation (not that ridiculous hack Sean Penn, see All the Kings Men for his typical stuff). People say it's good but not on par with Casino or Goodfellas. It is better than Casino and right up there with Goodfellas. Improves on the Chinese orginial in story and directing departments, but especially in the acting. Great movie.… Expand

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StuartS.Oct 21, 2006

A film that was well done. But how many different versions of The Godfather is Hollywood going to produce. Great movie took, if you enjoy guns and murder.

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TJOct 21, 2006

Scorcese has been one of the greatest, but I felt almost nothing watching this film. Scorcese's early films, like Raging Bull and Taxi Driver, had a rawness and a sense of true emotion and menace. They were a bit messy and loose and Scorcese has been one of the greatest, but I felt almost nothing watching this film. Scorcese's early films, like Raging Bull and Taxi Driver, had a rawness and a sense of true emotion and menace. They were a bit messy and loose and alive. This feels so tightly edited and scripted that there is no real emotion and human feeling. Just keep the plot moving. Jack in the 60's and 70's was one of the greatest actors, but he's become a cartoon character--although the main problem is Scorcese allowing this excess. The actors are generally very good here, but they are let down by Scorcese. Sorry, I know that's sacrilege, but it's true The original Hong Kong film, Infernal Affairs, was better. And Marty, what was with that last shot? Was it all a joke? My goodness, that was even worse than the ending of Gangs of New York. The audience in the theater I saw the film in annoyed me by laughing at almost every killing, especially toward the end--but as I walked out of the theater I couldn't help thinking maybe they were right. Scorcese didn't invest his characters with enough real depth to make us care about anyone.… Expand

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MattY.Oct 20, 2006

Long nap? are you kidding? how can you sleep through this awesomely acted, well performed performances of Jack Nicholson, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Matt Damon? And Alec Baldwin is totally gold in this film. This is definitely one of the best Long nap? are you kidding? how can you sleep through this awesomely acted, well performed performances of Jack Nicholson, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Matt Damon? And Alec Baldwin is totally gold in this film. This is definitely one of the best films made this year. DEFINITELY. Write it down. "Huh. She fell funny." - Frank Costello… Expand

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JIMW.Oct 20, 2006

Nicholson at his gritty best. Other cast members all hitting their marks. Great "guy" movie. Not for the faint-of-heart.

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JoeB.Oct 20, 2006

To say this is the best film of the year would be insulting it in a sea of garbage. It is a GREAT movie. Period. Great cast, great script, great Scorcese, A film for adults. What a novelty!

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JosakOct 20, 2006

Excellent movie; I can't say its on par with

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RowanJ.Oct 20, 2006

Be sure to take a pillow for the long nap.

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GBOct 20, 2006

Gorgeous, great actors, amazing direction.

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WillT.Oct 20, 2006

Colorful, enjoyable and well shot. However, the use of violence to hold interest toward the end is disappointing, violence for the sake of violence. Moreover, Mark Wahlberg was laughable as always. Would still recommend going and seeing it, Colorful, enjoyable and well shot. However, the use of violence to hold interest toward the end is disappointing, violence for the sake of violence. Moreover, Mark Wahlberg was laughable as always. Would still recommend going and seeing it, but don't expect any crazy twists.… Expand

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SanZ.Oct 19, 2006

Caught The Departed last night and I have to say, its one abject failure of a remake. I was expecting it to be good, and truth be told, I wanted it to be good because it is based on Hongkong

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RostokovOct 19, 2006

I love Marty, I really do. He's one of our best. Increasingly, however, he and his excellent editor Thelma Schoonmaker are relying on a shorthand editing style to tell their stories. Whilst he elicits fine performances and his shot I love Marty, I really do. He's one of our best. Increasingly, however, he and his excellent editor Thelma Schoonmaker are relying on a shorthand editing style to tell their stories. Whilst he elicits fine performances and his shot selection still impresses, the shortness of scenes doesn't allow for the sustaining of a palpable reality (stylized or not). Thus proper depth and suspense are not achieved and the viewer feels like they are watching events from a distance. In Taxi Driver he often lets the camera linger long enough to let the sleaze of the streets seep into your worldview. In … Expand

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ZachGOct 18, 2006

It's a wonder Scorsese can be so monotonic and still be considered a great director. The script's quite witty and the plot's awesome, but towards the end Scorsese is obliged to drag the ending in order to get some puddles of It's a wonder Scorsese can be so monotonic and still be considered a great director. The script's quite witty and the plot's awesome, but towards the end Scorsese is obliged to drag the ending in order to get some puddles of blood in. Also, some multi-dimensional characters would be nice.… Expand

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MarcD.Oct 18, 2006

An extremely well done movie on all counts. This might be Scorsese's last chance at nabbing him an Oscar. The performances are all brilliant, but DiCaprio shines as Costigan.

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MikeROct 17, 2006

Another fine film from our greatest living director

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VSOct 17, 2006

To long. The story was all over the place. I can't believe people are comparing this to Goodfellas and Casino which were excellent movies not even in the same category. I decided after seeing this movie I was never going to waste my To long. The story was all over the place. I can't believe people are comparing this to Goodfellas and Casino which were excellent movies not even in the same category. I decided after seeing this movie I was never going to waste my money on going to the theater again.… Expand

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SinthaarinMarkakisofThebesOct 17, 2006

The Departed looked to be a great movie then, in the home stretch, it fell apart. I think the creative team (i.e. writer and director) got a little too clever for their own good in the third act. The acting was solid as was the bulk of the The Departed looked to be a great movie then, in the home stretch, it fell apart. I think the creative team (i.e. writer and director) got a little too clever for their own good in the third act. The acting was solid as was the bulk of the story. Scorsese's direction and the poor conclusion were the weak links of this pic. Still, it was one of the more satisfying movies of late - which, unfortunately, is not saying much given the poor state of cinema today.… Expand

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ChrisV.Oct 17, 2006

OVER-RATED!

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JeanP.Oct 17, 2006

One of the best movies I've seen in a very, very long time. Acting, directing, screenplay all Oscar Material

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PhilY.Oct 16, 2006

Departed thrives on its cast and is not Scorcese

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DanaM.Oct 16, 2006

Sorry folks, this is one movie to avoid. Senseless violence and really crude language puts this one over the top. Folks were laughing after the killings; it became so ludicrous at the end. Dicaprio was exceptional and worth watching. Sorry folks, this is one movie to avoid. Senseless violence and really crude language puts this one over the top. Folks were laughing after the killings; it became so ludicrous at the end. Dicaprio was exceptional and worth watching. Wahlberg was annoying in his role and Damon needs acting classes. Jack starts off with a horrible Boston accent and loses it midway, with over the top language. Hey, I'm from Boston and these are cartoon characters not real life people. Sorry folks, despite the star cast this movie is one to avoid.… Expand

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10

EnriqueOct 16, 2006

So far, the best movie of the year.

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10

N.A.Oct 16, 2006

The best movie of the year. Great casting, never a dull moment. Smart script, great performances and wonderful score.

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KeyserOct 16, 2006

Great Film! It's refreshing to see a movie that doesn't rely on special f/x but instead a strong story and great acting.

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10

JordanCOct 16, 2006

Excellent movie, highly recommend.

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WadeT.Oct 16, 2006

The Departed has its intentions in the right place with a good story and a great director returning to his most well-known genre, however Scorsese's choices are almost over-the-top A-list casts prevents the film from the authentic The Departed has its intentions in the right place with a good story and a great director returning to his most well-known genre, however Scorsese's choices are almost over-the-top A-list casts prevents the film from the authentic feeling a film on the mean streets requires. Di Caprio and Damon are great in their signature roles but performances by Jack Nicholson, Mark Wahlberg, Martin Sheen heck even Alex Baldwin is so over the top and hammy that you are constantly reminded of this being a big budget production. A smaller cast looking less to overwhelm the camera would've served the story better.… Expand

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WongitOct 15, 2006

Simply amazing! Best movie i saw through the summer. I never cared for Dicaprio, but he is simply awesome in this film as well as just about everyone else. Amazing.

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G.D.Oct 15, 2006

I have to say how disappointed I was with the film after all the good reviews I seen. I guess if it says "Directed by Martin Scorsese" that's good enough for a 9 from the "critics". Well he obviously phoned this one in. The signature I have to say how disappointed I was with the film after all the good reviews I seen. I guess if it says "Directed by Martin Scorsese" that's good enough for a 9 from the "critics". Well he obviously phoned this one in. The signature moves from "Goodfellas" are no where in sight. In addition, The Departed never touches the original, "Infernal Affairs", in terms of style, speed, or just plain storytelling. The film gets bogged down after the first act and Nicholson went from stellar to laughable (not to mention his accent disappeared halfway through the film). DiCaprio and Damon are the only real reason to see the film. To say this is Scorsese at his best, really doesn't do the man justice because his best films, "Goodfellas", "Last Temptation of Christ" and "Raging Bull" are so much better.… Expand

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LarryM.Oct 15, 2006

It's rare to see a movie this well made anymore.

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10

SarahK.Oct 15, 2006

Excellent, definitely not your formulaic cop/mob movie. Loved it, very unique.

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SanzenOct 15, 2006

Caught The Departed last night and I have to say, its one abject failure of a remake. I was expecting it to be good, and truth be told, I wanted it to be good because it is based on Hongkong

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WalterAdamsonOct 15, 2006

I went to see this fim because I like the work of the leads and the Director, but in my opinion this was a complete waste of time. Lame, actors doing a job for their fees, no tension of any sort, and lots of distracting blood, guts, swearingI went to see this fim because I like the work of the leads and the Director, but in my opinion this was a complete waste of time. Lame, actors doing a job for their fees, no tension of any sort, and lots of distracting blood, guts, swearing and women with their heads in the laps of smelly old men - the main point of which seemed to be to distract from the emptiness of the whole event. I enjoyed the original. Hire it. Don't waste your money on this one.… Expand

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AdamC.Oct 14, 2006

Wahlberg gives one of the best supporting performances I've ever seen. He's steals every scene he's in. OSCAR, all the way. As for the rest of the pic, it's a little uneven: Nicholson is flat-out hammy at times, and the Wahlberg gives one of the best supporting performances I've ever seen. He's steals every scene he's in. OSCAR, all the way. As for the rest of the pic, it's a little uneven: Nicholson is flat-out hammy at times, and the dialogue makes guys from South Boston sound a little TOO snappy, witty, and verbose to pass as realistic. DiCaprio is awesome, though. Yes, I said that.… Expand

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WalkerR.Oct 14, 2006

Brilliant flick! Trust me.

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9

JWOct 13, 2006

This rating requires an asterisk, because I'm very conflicted. Never has such an obviously good movie left me feeling so much nothing afterwards. A lot of really, REALLY excellent acting is offered up in sacrifice to this movie. And This rating requires an asterisk, because I'm very conflicted. Never has such an obviously good movie left me feeling so much nothing afterwards. A lot of really, REALLY excellent acting is offered up in sacrifice to this movie. And sacrifice is the exact word for it. Martin Sheen has been and I expect will continue to be overlooked here. But he is the closest thing the movie has to a moral center, and gets just as much out of his character as a gnawing Nicholson does, in a mere fraction of the time. He also has the two most poignant moments in the film. DiCaprio deserves whatever accolades he gets for this, because he runs the show really well. People should be off his case now. Damon is as frank and flat as Jack is insane. Either this was asked of them or it was what felt right. We know both are capable enough of rounder acting, but in a strange way it doesn't matter because the decision is made easier to root against them. Scorsese has that superhero capability to draw the big cast. Hype builds around that power, like Superman bending a bus to save people. Only if nobody is saved, you're just left with a bent bus. I see Scorsese as a bender of buses.... It's about three brain-splatters too much to not make your popcorn taste bad. And I don't know what number the body count reached before people started laughing, but it was certainly smaller than the numbers you hear each night on the news. Scorsese should consider this before he bends another bus, because by the end of it he seemed to be having fun with the wrong things. Nevertheless, 9 (*) if only thanks to the all-star acting.… Expand

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PBCOct 13, 2006

A smashing good one from the maestro. Let

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BitBurnOct 12, 2006

Very good cop movie. Although, a little too violent for my taste. Very well acted. Excellent storyline.

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BruceROct 12, 2006

Just walked out of this picture with a huge smile on my face. Absolutely loved it, on all levels. First time I've ever enjoyed watching Leo. Every member of the cast was absolutely terrific.

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BROct 12, 2006

Okay this is not 'Goodfellas'. Cartoony is the best adjective I can use to describe the film. Actually I was expecting Roger Rabbit to appear at the end and shoot Walhberg.

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BillyJ.Oct 12, 2006

Scorsese at his best. Very professional, and perhaps the most perfect "cops and robbers" movie ever made.

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JeffreyF.Oct 12, 2006

There are extraordinary performances in all major roles. Martin Scorsese draws much more from many of his actors than they have ever displayed previously.

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ClamOct 12, 2006

The movie shines through with its bleak realism, gratuitous violence and witty dialogue. DiCaprio and Wahlberg do an excellent job. Although the stellar cast, almost infinite budget and the genius of Scorsese gives this film some life, the The movie shines through with its bleak realism, gratuitous violence and witty dialogue. DiCaprio and Wahlberg do an excellent job. Although the stellar cast, almost infinite budget and the genius of Scorsese gives this film some life, the film feels disjointed and incoherent at times. Great care has been made to give Boston-esque accents, which gives the film a gripping authenticity. Although only a filmgoer who understands Cantonese can really tell, I was sorely disappointed at the lack of responsibility in hiring Chinese actors who should be able to speak their own language properly. [***SPOILERS***] The original Infernal Affairs prides itself with a superb ending, The Departed somehow destroys the last few frames with Scorsese… Expand

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PaulB.Oct 12, 2006

Excellent acting/great script/good camera work. It does NOT seem like 2.5 hours long!!!

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MikeC.Oct 12, 2006

This Is THE BEST MOVIE OF THIS YEAR and I hope Eastwood doesn

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LadyfingerOct 12, 2006

Violence, blood and gore does not a movie make. There are more holes in the story than Swiss cheese. The acting was superb but there wasn't much to work with as far as the story goes. I could rip it apart but it will be deleted as Violence, blood and gore does not a movie make. There are more holes in the story than Swiss cheese. The acting was superb but there wasn't much to work with as far as the story goes. I could rip it apart but it will be deleted as spoilers. If you like endless bloodshed in which almost everyone comically buys the farm then you will like this. Not my cup of tea as it was totally ridiculous as Jack should have whacked Leonardo as there wasn't any bond between the two.… Expand

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TM.Oct 12, 2006

A good 'remake' or summary of Infernal Affairs, I really enjoyed it, but it lacks the subtlety, imagination and poetry of IA. I'll try not to diss Mr. DiCaprio again - he's superb in this!

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BretTOct 12, 2006

When I saw the preview for the movie I instantly knew that it was a remake of Infernal Affairs. I was excited to see the movie translated, until of course I sat down and watched it. The film was poorly translated. Most of the character When I saw the preview for the movie I instantly knew that it was a remake of Infernal Affairs. I was excited to see the movie translated, until of course I sat down and watched it. The film was poorly translated. Most of the character nuances were lost. Now this wasn't to say that the acting was bad. In fact Nicholson and DiCaprio did a great job, but Matt Damon was pitiful. In the original movie of the characters had a habit of tapping. It was an important part of the movie that was completely removed. Also, the music was very poorly selected and implemented. Nothing like having your ears suddenly blown off in the middle of the movie. Then they turn it down sharply and two seconds later turn it off completely. Makes you wonder how much time they spent on the movie.… Expand

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GiterdoneOct 12, 2006

Wow....without a doubt the best film of the year. Acting by everyone was absolutely outstanding, particularly Leo. Gripping, suspenseful, violent, humorous....this film has it all. To those users who gave this movie anything less than a 7, Wow....without a doubt the best film of the year. Acting by everyone was absolutely outstanding, particularly Leo. Gripping, suspenseful, violent, humorous....this film has it all. To those users who gave this movie anything less than a 7, please do the world a favor and toss yourself off a bridge, cause you are the type of people that will not allow yourself to enjoy or appreciate anything in life.… Expand

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KevinH.Oct 12, 2006

A pretty good crime/action movie. You can't expect too much when you go to see a movie like this. The whole thing was completely unbelievable, but I thought the acting was top-notch (especially DiCaprio), therefore worth my time and A pretty good crime/action movie. You can't expect too much when you go to see a movie like this. The whole thing was completely unbelievable, but I thought the acting was top-notch (especially DiCaprio), therefore worth my time and money. Very entertaining.… Expand

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