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oscarrDec 25, 2011

Overall Movie: 8 Acting: 9 Storyline: 7 Although there are gaps in the storyline, the ferocious acting makes this crime drama a hit. The only Scorsese film this beats is Taxi Driver. I'm afraid Raging Bull and Goodfellas are better.

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beingryanjudeAug 27, 2014

Fundamental Martin Scorsese. The film is tremendously well-written and casted. There should no comparisons to Goodfellas or The Godfather; The Departed is a new addition to the group. A worthy addition, at that.

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Compi24Jan 16, 2014

Who better to helm a two-and-a-half-hour long dramatic irony marathon than one of cinema's greatest seminal filmmakers? Scorsese's Best-Picture-Winning "The Departed" surely deserves all of the hype it has received over the years, as it's anWho better to helm a two-and-a-half-hour long dramatic irony marathon than one of cinema's greatest seminal filmmakers? Scorsese's Best-Picture-Winning "The Departed" surely deserves all of the hype it has received over the years, as it's an almost infinite spiral of intrigue, tension, aesthetic merit, and wondrously playful dialogue.… Expand

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BrendanCogs99Mar 13, 2013

The Departed is Martin Scorsese's most recent gangster film about two Boston state police officers (Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon) on separate sides of the law who cross paths when a rat is seeked out in both the police, and a gangster'sThe Departed is Martin Scorsese's most recent gangster film about two Boston state police officers (Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon) on separate sides of the law who cross paths when a rat is seeked out in both the police, and a gangster's (Jack Nicholson) crew of Irish gangsters. Is it better then Goodfellas, hell no. But it is one damn good crime film.… Expand

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JohnnyStephensAug 30, 2013

It was good. It is a classic Crime Picture, but it is not for 10. In every dialogue we can see that there is a bad word. I like bad words in movies but not so many!!

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TheApplegnomeAug 3, 2017

’The Departed’ is a surreal and one of a kind thriller. A mole within a mole. A hero and an anti-hero. A masterfully crafted movie with pacing that’s not often seen on screen -- it expands the story and the tension between characters for’The Departed’ is a surreal and one of a kind thriller. A mole within a mole. A hero and an anti-hero. A masterfully crafted movie with pacing that’s not often seen on screen -- it expands the story and the tension between characters for every minute that passes and it is a powerful, relatable and humane movie. We follow characters and their struggles in life regarding decisions they have to face along the way, and they are all visualized by a stunning cast with at least five big Hollywood stars! Some lacking character depth is a truth to some, but it’s overall a very deep movie into who we are deep down. The story takes unexpected turns over and over and goes deeper into the mess that we already are in. Add surreal action-sequences and a terrifying antagonist -- ’The Departed’ is something extra among other thrillers! Personal rating: 85/100
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heeldavidMay 4, 2014

Martin Scorsese has a superb movie in every decade 70s: Taxi Driver 80s: Raging Bull 90s: Goodfellas and he kept the streak alive with The Departed for the 2000s, this film has all the tools, superb casting, performances, charachterizationMartin Scorsese has a superb movie in every decade 70s: Taxi Driver 80s: Raging Bull 90s: Goodfellas and he kept the streak alive with The Departed for the 2000s, this film has all the tools, superb casting, performances, charachterization and direction. Matt Damon is great as the corrupt cop, DiCaprio is in one of his best as the undercover cop, Mark Wahlberg as the butt-kicking cop, and finally the performance that made this movie what it is Jack Nicholson as Frank Costello, in 1972 Jack was in talks to play Michael Corleone in The Godfather and i always kept thinking how Jack would play a gangster, in 2006 Jack put on one of his best perfomances as Irish Mafia Leader. I would totally recommend this movie to anyone… Expand

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Meth-dudeApr 9, 2014

One of the best Martin Scorsese's movies.There is not too much action but there is an interesting story. I know it's a remake from a Japanese movie and i watched it but Scorsese's one is by far the best.

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ydnar4Feb 15, 2015

Martin Scorsese adds another excellent film to his resume with The Departed. This film shows some individuality compared to his other films and boasts a cast with some of the best actors in film. Leo DiCaprio, who has been known toMartin Scorsese adds another excellent film to his resume with The Departed. This film shows some individuality compared to his other films and boasts a cast with some of the best actors in film. Leo DiCaprio, who has been known to collaborate with Scorsese is pitted against Matt Damon although neither character has much interaction with each other through the film. Jack Nicholson shows that he is just as good as he ever was in the role of the main villain. I think he could've been given an Oscar nomination for his role in this movie. Then you also have Mark Wahlberg and Martin Sheen in supporting roles. Wahlberg is excellent despite his screen time limits and he is the only actor who received an Oscar nomination in the movie (he lost to Alan Arkin). The Departed will leave you guessing right until the end, with a twist that will certainly blow your mind.… Expand

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AliceofXFeb 28, 2016

In The Departed every actor plays to his strengths and it's a film that's worth watching just for the performances. The casting is just perfect. Leonardo DiCaprio is at his best playing the kind of character he was born to play. Matt DamonIn The Departed every actor plays to his strengths and it's a film that's worth watching just for the performances. The casting is just perfect. Leonardo DiCaprio is at his best playing the kind of character he was born to play. Matt Damon adds his typical humour to the film.

But besides that this is a film you would expect from Martin Scorcese in its combination of violence and comedy. It's a gritty crime thriller with just enough pictures of the real world to make it feel realistic.

The story is top notch. It keeps you on your toes as you observe its every twist and turn never knowing in whose favour the story might end. The characters play a cat and mouse game with one another with the roles often switching. And of course you can't not mention the music. The film's theme song is one of those catchy tunes that sticks in your head for a long time.

Perhaps the only thing I didn't like about the film is the ending which seemed abrupt. Other than that The Departed is a great film and a must see for all crime genre fans.… Expand

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DanielwWhiteNov 27, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very good movie with really good characters (Leonardo DiCaprio and Matt Damon)and a really good plot/story line. The problem...the ending is one of the worst ever.… Expand

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eva3si0nSep 18, 2021

The Departed is a great movie from Scorsese. Magnificent cast, strong story and just a very memorable ending. Nicholson also played great as the main antagonist.

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Jaredc324Jun 21, 2019

The Departed is a harsh, rash, excessive and mercilessly epic crime - cop - gangster tale that's as magnificent in craft as it is in raw entertainment. Scorsese fuses wondrous style with high-octane captivation in his finest directorialThe Departed is a harsh, rash, excessive and mercilessly epic crime - cop - gangster tale that's as magnificent in craft as it is in raw entertainment. Scorsese fuses wondrous style with high-octane captivation in his finest directorial outing since Raging Bull, and keeps pulling the punches until the shows got nowhere to go. I'm not saying it's Scoresese's best or most glorious of cinematic achievements, but for the modern era gives us starving moviegoers something to really chew up and never want to spit out.… Expand

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DovahKJul 2, 2018

Excelente interpretación de dos enormer Jack Nicholson y Leonardo DiCaprio, buenísima trama que te tiene pegado continuamente a la pantalla con los ojos como platos.

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KalaharidemonMar 8, 2019

What can I say. I love this film. It's excellent arcs of character development within a small time-frame. It's smart and intuitive writing with one of the best choices backing tracks to match. A fantastic cast with great delivery in what canWhat can I say. I love this film. It's excellent arcs of character development within a small time-frame. It's smart and intuitive writing with one of the best choices backing tracks to match. A fantastic cast with great delivery in what can only be described as 'raw' cinema. A film that I easily pick up and watch again as it brings the ethos that karma will always be waiting around the corner and that the innocent do not always meet the kindest outcomes. It fundamentally feels realistic in it's approach of an 'underworld belly' and that is what draws me to it.… Expand

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TheEventsOf1989Dec 29, 2019

The Departed see's Scorsese at his very best, with exciting camerawork and visuals that both fit the unhinged chaos of the story. Never before have I seen such detail given to the antagonist as well as the hero, the factors of the films greatThe Departed see's Scorsese at his very best, with exciting camerawork and visuals that both fit the unhinged chaos of the story. Never before have I seen such detail given to the antagonist as well as the hero, the factors of the films great characters makes the constant conflict irresistibly engaging. The story sets the two out in a riveting cat and mouse chase, and the result is an abundantly thrilling feature film.… Expand

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AJ_13Jan 11, 2021

Good movie but its curious how this is Scorsese's only Best Picture award-winning movie.

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liamexeJun 16, 2023

This movie is fantastic because of many small things, including the soundtrack. Nicholson does excellent acting, while Di Caprio and Damon both deliver. I adored Wahlberg's performance.

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RandyL.Oct 10, 2006

Very bloody which is not my cup of tea. The acting is excellent and the ending is a bit contrived. But this is still a very good movie, not great mind you, but very, very good. DiCaprio comes of age as one of America's best actors.

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JackT.Mar 14, 2007

This is NOT Scorcese's best film (The Aviator, Goodfellas, and Raging Bull come to mind). Scorcese didn't win the Oscar for this film; he won it for his entire body of work. That said, under the direction of anyone else, this would This is NOT Scorcese's best film (The Aviator, Goodfellas, and Raging Bull come to mind). Scorcese didn't win the Oscar for this film; he won it for his entire body of work. That said, under the direction of anyone else, this would be a bloated, 3+ hour, middling crime affair. But there are two things that set The Departed apart from the rest of the pack: 1. Williams Monahan's script (the dialogue is unbelievable!), and 2. Scorcese's direction. Scorcese takes Monahan's adaptation of Infernal Affairs, puts the pedal to the metal, and takes you for an intense ride doesn't stop for 150 minutes. The film moves with such breakneck pacing that you just might come out of it with whiplash. This is a pure testosterone fest, so if you have any of that floating around inside you you're bound to enjoy it. Not the best movie of the year by any means (that would be Children of Men), should not have won Best Picture (should have gone to Letters or Babel), but a very entertaining entry in the crime genre.… Expand

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JasonJ.Mar 5, 2007

America has forgotten what makes a truly great movie. Is this movie way better than most in recent years? Yes. Is this movie Shawshank Redemption or The God Father 2? No. Why? It lacks inclusion. It's an art that is hard to master and America has forgotten what makes a truly great movie. Is this movie way better than most in recent years? Yes. Is this movie Shawshank Redemption or The God Father 2? No. Why? It lacks inclusion. It's an art that is hard to master and hard to explain. Basically, it's a lack of connection between myself (the audience) and the characters. At the end when everyone gets shot, I really didn't care too much about any of the characters' fates. Maybe it's the tabloid cast. We know so much about these people personally, it might as well be our parents or friends on screen. We know that DiCaprio gets up from the floor, cleans off the fake bullet hole in his head, and goes back to his perfect "real" life of fame and wealth. We weren't so certain about that back in 1992 with Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins. We need to either stop with the tabloids or find new actors that will enable our suspension of disbelief again.… Expand

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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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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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seDec 27, 2006

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

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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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JoeBJul 2, 2009

It certainly doesn't trump Scorese's past works, but you can see his brilliance in some parts. It is not the least sentimental, and I doubt that it was Oscar-worthy, compared to his last brilliances, such as Goodfellas and Taxi It certainly doesn't trump Scorese's past works, but you can see his brilliance in some parts. It is not the least sentimental, and I doubt that it was Oscar-worthy, compared to his last brilliances, such as Goodfellas and Taxi Driver. The characters are not defined at all. The only aspect of the writing that is decent is the characterization of Boston. But that doesn't make a good movie. Instead of relying on the characters, this film relies on the plot, which is a terrible mistake. I don't know how Scorsese made this screenplay into a decent movie. No one else could, and I guess that's what separates some directors from others. Only a true genius like Scorsese could make this Bourne-esque movie into a barely decent one.… Expand

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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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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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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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billthebutcherFeb 11, 2007

I enjoyed the movie Thought the casting was terrible sometimes I felt I was watching a sloppy melting pot of the shining ,basketball diaries and good will hunting.Very unrealistic story.Definitley an asian movie.Can`t wait to see infernalI enjoyed the movie Thought the casting was terrible sometimes I felt I was watching a sloppy melting pot of the shining ,basketball diaries and good will hunting.Very unrealistic story.Definitley an asian movie.Can`t wait to see infernal affairs.Jack nicholson just ain`t cut out to play a mob boss.And Di caprio just like in gangs of new york is no good as a hardman.… Expand

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RayH.Feb 14, 2007

Maybe we expect too much from Scorsese. He's given us a handful of truly great films, and some merely very good. The Departed is the latter, IMO. It feels very much like Goodfellas and Casino, even without the voice-over (thank God). To Maybe we expect too much from Scorsese. He's given us a handful of truly great films, and some merely very good. The Departed is the latter, IMO. It feels very much like Goodfellas and Casino, even without the voice-over (thank God). To me the most interesting part of the film was the editing; it didn't always work, but it felt like Schoonmaker and Scorsese were trying to up the energy in the cutting. Not great, but still better than most stuff out there.… Expand

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EricC.Mar 1, 2007

It was a blast to watch. One of the best times I had at the movies in a while. But Best Picture? Someones trying way to hard to please some Scorsese fans. You can't call it original, since it's based on Infernal Affairs (which is It was a blast to watch. One of the best times I had at the movies in a while. But Best Picture? Someones trying way to hard to please some Scorsese fans. You can't call it original, since it's based on Infernal Affairs (which is far better, from what I hear). The acting is over the top and deeply lacking in depth. Leanardo is angry the whole movie (even during love scenes), Nicholson is crazy the whole movie (never saw that before... wait, yes I have), Damon was a jerk the whole movie. Should I keep going through the entire cast? I had fun, yeah, but I also had fun in Pirates of the Carribean and Talledega Nights. Should they have been nominated too?… Expand

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JohnO.Apr 25, 2007

It boils down to this - Scorcese is Italian-American and so he understands the culture infinetly better than he does Irish-American. Those little cultural idiosyncrasies that Scorcese packs into his other films, and uses so seamlessly in It boils down to this - Scorcese is Italian-American and so he understands the culture infinetly better than he does Irish-American. Those little cultural idiosyncrasies that Scorcese packs into his other films, and uses so seamlessly in Goodfellas and Casino, are either vacant or are too stereotyped and clumsy here. Consequently the film feels sketchy as a result. Why can't directors cast Irish actors for Irish parts - or, at the very least, actors who can pull off a convincing accent? I would have thought that perhaps after Gangs of New York Scorcese might've learned something. Instead he casts Ray Winstone (who can't even pull off an American accent), Nicholson and DiCaprio; all of whom are great actors but none of whom do anything but make you wince every time they open their mouths. Perhaps it's because I am Irish that it gets to me and I notice it. Perhaps to none Irish veiwers it might seem authentic, who knows? Scorcese is in the privileged position of being one of the few directors whose films people will go and see irrespective of the cast. Is he as hamstrung by the industry in casting as lesser directors? It's still well worth a watch and I've given it a high score because it is a decent film, but it's nowhere near in the same league as Goodfellas or Casino. I'd be very interested in hearing other people's views on the points I've made. Not abuse mind you... lol. Thanks very much.… Expand

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MickiFJun 9, 2008

Good movie until the end. I need to view this film about four more times to catch everything I may have missed. Is there a sequel to explain what was in Costigan's envelope? So many unanswered questions - I don't want to spend my Good movie until the end. I need to view this film about four more times to catch everything I may have missed. Is there a sequel to explain what was in Costigan's envelope? So many unanswered questions - I don't want to spend my time after watching a movie trying to decipher the ongoings of a fictional world; is it too much to have closure at the end of a film?… Expand

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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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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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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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AndersJanssonFeb 27, 2007

This movie is well directed, excellently performed by the actors and exciting. So far so good. And it is good, actually very good. The problem is that it lacks originality. It could be any crime movie, exept for the actors. The other thing isThis movie is well directed, excellently performed by the actors and exciting. So far so good. And it is good, actually very good. The problem is that it lacks originality. It could be any crime movie, exept for the actors. The other thing is the ending. It's extremely ridicuous and ruins the film a bit.… Expand

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NathanaelCJul 29, 2007

Alright lets not lose our heads here.... this was far from being an awful movie however it did have flaws. Basically when Dicaprio is the best gangsta we have a problem. I mean give me pesci deniro and liotta anyday over these pretty boys.

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796712Sep 27, 2010

very very very good film problem is i gave it a 7 only because he stole the idea from another film which means i have to mark it down i would have given it like a 9

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Voodoo123Jan 2, 2023

In such an over saturated genre it's tough to be original and there is little here that's original. However the casting and cinematography are compelling and the pacing is good. This is some great cops and robbers cinema done to a high quality.

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annbdJul 7, 2018

What is it about Matt Damon, that's driving me crazyy?! He is simply annoying, his face is antipathic and his smile is complacent. He is on the top of my hate-actors-pyramid. This guy is 100% not for the cinema. He is like those young divas,What is it about Matt Damon, that's driving me crazyy?! He is simply annoying, his face is antipathic and his smile is complacent. He is on the top of my hate-actors-pyramid. This guy is 100% not for the cinema. He is like those young divas, who can't sing, but dad has money. And I don't know why they choose him for such good movies, he destroy them all!!!

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jonslowDec 11, 2018

The original movie Infernal Affair Hong Kong version is far better than this.

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BerikDec 9, 2018

A cat and mouse play between a SUI who is secretly a rat, and a rat who is secretly a SUI. It's basically Face Off but then more realistic. The acting is okay, though a lot of times it reminded me of the Ape enclosures in Zoo's. But theA cat and mouse play between a SUI who is secretly a rat, and a rat who is secretly a SUI. It's basically Face Off but then more realistic. The acting is okay, though a lot of times it reminded me of the Ape enclosures in Zoo's. But the tension of an undercover agent was done very well though. The bad guy doesn't really feel like a bad guy, but more like some creepy grandpa. Matt Damon his acting is alright, though the character itself just isn't very interesting. It also feels like Dicaprio overacts, or his director was on acid.

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freakshow999May 1, 2023

I really would give this movie a 7.5. I like the story. Although some of it attempts to be a twist, but can be seen a mile away. In short it doesn't live up to the hype it's been given. However it doesn't suck!

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HalB.Oct 10, 2006

Wow, what a dilemma. A very well acted and well directed film, with some scenes that will stick in my mind (and gut) for a very long time. But the language and violence and relentlessly dark/cynical tone of the film left me totally Wow, what a dilemma. A very well acted and well directed film, with some scenes that will stick in my mind (and gut) for a very long time. But the language and violence and relentlessly dark/cynical tone of the film left me totally depressed. Maybe that's what Scorsese was aiming for; maybe that's what good film/art is about: an emotional and physical kick in the guts. Nicholson and DiCaprio (and much of the supporting cast) are awesome. But I can only recommend this for those who can stomach lots of graphic violence and a nearly 3-hour "glimpse" into human behavior at its worst. For me, this amounted to a horror story. I like good horror films, but geesh...… Expand

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CD.Oct 7, 2006

Well acted, but stays in the surface. Merely a sparring session for the greatest American director.

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JohnB.Oct 7, 2006

The critics worship at the shrine of Scorsese., but this is a good, not great, movie.. Good actors, well-directed and a pretty good story, but this film does not deserve to be called great and is way overrated. Too long, too much of the same The critics worship at the shrine of Scorsese., but this is a good, not great, movie.. Good actors, well-directed and a pretty good story, but this film does not deserve to be called great and is way overrated. Too long, too much of the same thing... Jack's great and some of his lines are classics., but the film is , really, pretty thin and fairly average-not in the league with Goodfellows, or GF 1 and 2-as some critics are saying.… Expand

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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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DavidH.Feb 15, 2007

I was disappointed given all the hype. I'm a long-time Scorsese fan and thought this was nowhere near his best efforts. The film was emotionally dead. Many actors (Nicholson, Damon, Sheen) were miscast. The dialogue was crisp and witty I was disappointed given all the hype. I'm a long-time Scorsese fan and thought this was nowhere near his best efforts. The film was emotionally dead. Many actors (Nicholson, Damon, Sheen) were miscast. The dialogue was crisp and witty but got tiresome - no one talks like that in real life. The script really needed a doctor. If Martin wins a best director oscar it will be for life achievement. To tell the truth I couldn't even finish it.… Expand

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JeffC.Mar 1, 2007

Pretty overrated. It's not really bad, but is pretty bland and didn't engage me at all.

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DavidC.Oct 11, 2006

MS works well with large casts and big stories, but this one seems very long and lost. Too much Jack; too little DiCaprio; hard to "feel" anything (which is why the audience laughs at the violence).

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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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ChrisV.Oct 17, 2006

OVER-RATED!

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ClintD.Feb 24, 2007

Too many over-the-top performances, plot not realistic enough.

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JSJun 12, 2009

The reviews for this movie were very misleading. I didn't realise going in that all the positive reviews were just making Scorsese a free ticket for an oscar. Its shameful that the academy gave into the hype for this movie, but insulted The reviews for this movie were very misleading. I didn't realise going in that all the positive reviews were just making Scorsese a free ticket for an oscar. Its shameful that the academy gave into the hype for this movie, but insulted The Dark Knight by inferring people only liked it for Ledger. This movie was just a cheap thriller with a novel plot. You can tell the script was written by a hollywood prince who has no dealings with the outside world. It was a lot like a Quentin Tarantino movie; no texture, just the unrealistic overuse of language you'd only hear on a 6th grade school yard, and intense random violence. Speaking of language, the movie manages to demean the Boston area police to a greater extent than they have in real life. I can't imagine professionals at a meeting for a major police agency jokingly yelling 'I did your mom!' to each other. It had a lot of good acting all around, I'll give it that. Even Alec Baldwin manages to avoid being unbearable; and thankfully he isn't in many scenes. Their attempt to make you hate Mark Wahlberg's character throughout 3/4s the movie and then flip him to being a 'good guy' didn't float with me; it actually seemed goofy. Jack Nicholson reprises his role as The Joker, which seems better this time around. The character writing is so juvenile that 12 year olds could have easily played most of the parts. I think its interesting that in most movies like this they try to show a human side to the villains... But this movie goes above and beyond: dehumanizing everyone in the world other than two characters. If you aren't a scumbag you can't relate to 98% of the people in this film. Strangely, some elements of the film reminds me of Robocop. The way several of the characters die and Jack Nicholson's randomly breaking in with his party girls reminded me of the "I'd Buy That for a Dollar!" guy. But I actually liked Robocop. Usually when I see a movie that is grossly violent I look for some kind of meaning in the whole plot. Well, there is none in The Departed. Its just a bunch of thugs who kill people violently, and then die violently themselves. With a slight amount of intrigue in between, I could easily confuse this for one of the Bourne films.… Expand

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HughieOct 11, 2006

Wow.....the press swoon over another pretty pedestrian outing from MS. What a shock! A decent cop movie, nothing remarkable here.

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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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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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AraH.Jan 29, 2007

Just okay. Great acting, but very convoluted story and far-fetched plot points. How was this nominated for an Oscar over United 93?

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JoshG.Feb 14, 2007

Like a previous reviewer said, Infernal Affairs was an extremely more dramatic, complete, and simply better version of the same story copied by Departed. AND WHAT HAPPENED TO THE BROWN ENVELOPE GIVEN TO THE SHRINK? NOBODY KNOWS!

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JosephFeb 27, 2007

Excellent acting. Deserving of Best Picture? No. Deserving of all this critical acclaim? No. Also, about 30 minutes should have been trimmed from the movie (bringing it to 2 hours). It is worth seeing, but not worth owning or seeing multiple times.

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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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grandpajoe6191Sep 22, 2011

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Martin Scorsese's translation of "Internal Affairs" offers nothing new or shocking except for a surprisingly well performed Wahlberg. He ends the movie with his own american twist (everybody dies) and boom, before you know it the movie is barely done. Overall its good, but he barely makes his point in "The Departed" with his overaggressive 'American' translation of the stunning original. I recommend Martin Scorsese to try better, like the time where he had the spirit to direct "Taxi Driver".… Expand

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imthenoobNov 11, 2016

Solid acting through out by a very talented cast. I think they got a bit full of themselves plot wise with the constant twists, Most of which were rather eh and not in the least bit surprising. There are a few needless sub plots too. At 2 andSolid acting through out by a very talented cast. I think they got a bit full of themselves plot wise with the constant twists, Most of which were rather eh and not in the least bit surprising. There are a few needless sub plots too. At 2 and a half hours, It's a bit long to sit through as it did lose my interest a little more than half way.

Overall, I didn't mind it but I didn't think that it was a movie that deserved a near 90 overall score.… Expand

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csw12Apr 1, 2012

The Departed has good acting and a pretty good story but it felt like just another gangster film; violence, drugs, and a bunch of thugs after one thing, money.

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MarickDec 3, 2014

I honestly do not know why many people say it's a masterpiece. For me it was a good movie, but not a masterpiece. However, the actors do a great job..

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DeanomiteDec 17, 2019

normally I love everyone involved with this movie, I just found the characters implausible, like a box of leftover characters from better movies, where only 1 prima donna fit at a time. We do get Vera Farmiga in an excellent role

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MglovesfunJun 10, 2020

At least 30 minutes too long, which cost it a point from my point of view. It starts very slowly before building to a slow but intriguing pace. I didn't find myself caring about the fate of any of the characters, which ultimately left meAt least 30 minutes too long, which cost it a point from my point of view. It starts very slowly before building to a slow but intriguing pace. I didn't find myself caring about the fate of any of the characters, which ultimately left me feeling detached from what was going on.

However, it was intriguing and I genuinely did want to know what happened in the end. I struggled a bit in the middle because it was so long. Ending did disappoint, however. It made little sense and lacked payoff.… Expand

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ProfAmateurFeb 19, 2021

+ Der Cast ist grossartig
- Sehr brutal
- Übertrieben vulgär
- Über 2 stündige Filme anstrengend anzuschauen

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NickTheCritickNov 4, 2021

As Cape Fear's remake was not as good as the original movie, this one simply is not as good as the original "Infernal Affairs". It's not even comparable. This is just a barely watchable movie.

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pirhettFeb 18, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. No turn was predicted in this film, and a lot of the writing was on point with tons of hysterical quotable scenes. I thought it could've been better, and some of the writing---like for the therapist---lacked some pungency. They could've had more development for Damon's relationship with Nicholson or some sort of conflict when DiCaprio and Damon found out they were with the same woman. Or something could've come from said 314 instead of 344. The ending wasn't necessarily bad, but it was a little lazy. Seriously, a bunch of deaths? I think this one certainly had its moments but lacked a deeper message besides **** around and find out." Favorite quotes:
"I'm the guy who does his job. You must be the other guy."
"Because you're tired and you don't give a **** It's not super-natural."… Expand

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AndrewH.Mar 25, 2007

Better than awful, but really the most artificial, least compelling, 2d characters, standard run of the mill crap crime movie. If you don't have integrity, you'll enjoy the whole movie. If you do, you might think it's Better than awful, but really the most artificial, least compelling, 2d characters, standard run of the mill crap crime movie. If you don't have integrity, you'll enjoy the whole movie. If you do, you might think it's occasionally touching when the lead men interact with their shared love interest. The rest is just Tarantino-style violence/vulgarity porn for cheap thrills. Worst Mark Wahlberg movie I've seen. WTF?… Expand

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NidPOct 11, 2006

Possibly Leo's finest hour........but as with so many recent Scorcese films the ending seemed rushed and the storyline needed work -[***SPOILERS***] how 'bout Wahlberg dropping the brown envelope on the body at the end?. Maybe the Possibly Leo's finest hour........but as with so many recent Scorcese films the ending seemed rushed and the storyline needed work -[***SPOILERS***] how 'bout Wahlberg dropping the brown envelope on the body at the end?. Maybe the last 5 minutes should have been cut entirely and I think Marty should have had a few less 'Yes' men watch the film before it came out. The Departed = Disappointed… Expand

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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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scottsJan 7, 2007

Like tScorsese himself, The Departed is vastly overrated. A genre picture that barely improves on standard HBO fare...and showing the rat at the end was the most insipid call a director has made all year.

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NicolaeG.Feb 20, 2007

Really enjoyed DiCaprio's acting, I just think the consecutive killings at the end were a bit goofy. I also don't understand why everyone believes Scorsese has to win an "Oscar" to cement himself as a very good if not great Really enjoyed DiCaprio's acting, I just think the consecutive killings at the end were a bit goofy. I also don't understand why everyone believes Scorsese has to win an "Oscar" to cement himself as a very good if not great director. There should be no " he deserves a long awaited Oscar." Thats a bunch of crap! Stop feeling sorry for the guy.… Expand

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RodG.Feb 20, 2007

Fair movie but the ending seemed hurried just to get the thing over with. [***SPOILER***] The ending could have been better if Wahlberg's character would have been hit by a car and died too. Why not kill Baldwin's character while Fair movie but the ending seemed hurried just to get the thing over with. [***SPOILER***] The ending could have been better if Wahlberg's character would have been hit by a car and died too. Why not kill Baldwin's character while we're at it.… Expand

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JimD.Mar 11, 2007

It's really too bad that the best film of Scorsese is a just a translation of the excellent Infernal Affairs... It's a complete copycat movie and appart from the names being switched and gangs being transposed to america It's really too bad that the best film of Scorsese is a just a translation of the excellent Infernal Affairs... It's a complete copycat movie and appart from the names being switched and gangs being transposed to america there's not much new... It's still worth seeing for the excellent performances of all the cast and if you haven't seen the original chinese version.… Expand

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TerryH.Mar 5, 2007

Fine actors, but pretty standard stuff. I didn't care much about any of the characters or what would happen to them. If this is the best, it must have been a bad year for pictures.

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PaulM.Oct 11, 2006

A poor incarnation of it's Hong Kong forerunner. Low on suspense, poorly staged action scenes, only rescued by a great first hour and excellent acting by Nicholson.

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TheoH.Feb 13, 2007

I personally don't see what the big deal is with this movie. Amazing performances from Wahlberg and Alec Baldwin but the rest is average. Scorsese doesn't deserve to win for this. He deserved it for Gangs of New York and The I personally don't see what the big deal is with this movie. Amazing performances from Wahlberg and Alec Baldwin but the rest is average. Scorsese doesn't deserve to win for this. He deserved it for Gangs of New York and The Aviator but the award should go to Paul Greengrass this year.… Expand

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Jus'NobesFeb 16, 2007

This movie became absurd on about the third killing, and there must be 30 of 'em. If you're a fan of Scorcese, as I am, this is a disappointment on the scale of Gangs of New York. It falls apart about 2/3 of the way through. This movie became absurd on about the third killing, and there must be 30 of 'em. If you're a fan of Scorcese, as I am, this is a disappointment on the scale of Gangs of New York. It falls apart about 2/3 of the way through. What's a movie without a satisfying ending? Unsatisfying.… Expand

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ChrisJ.Mar 11, 2007

Great acting, but the second half is BORING. Just hurry up and shoot each other point-blank in the face already!

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PhaedonMar 24, 2007

My friend *finally* let me borrow his DVD of "The Departed". What a huge disappointment this movie turned out to be. I can't even believe Scorsese accepted this award with a straight-face (actually, I'm not sure he did, since I My friend *finally* let me borrow his DVD of "The Departed". What a huge disappointment this movie turned out to be. I can't even believe Scorsese accepted this award with a straight-face (actually, I'm not sure he did, since I skipped the Oscars). I've never seen so many uses of "deus ex machina" in one movie in my entire life. Nicholson recorded all of his conversations? How convenient! Nicholson trusted DiCaprio more than anyone else? How convenient! Nicholson's lawyer handed over the tapes to him? How convenient! Nicholson's got other moles in the force? How convenient! Aforementioned mole is waiting at the bottom of the elevator, and happens to be a "gung-ho" kind of mole? How convenient! Mark Wahlberg in paper slippers, what, to hand me an Oscar-winning ending? How convenient! The only thing I enjoyed about the ending - and mind you, i picked this up the second time around - is that when Damon gets shot at the end of the movie, he spills bread and milk on the floor, the same stuff that filled Nicholson filled his grocery bag with in the beginning of the movie.… Expand

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BlisterfishCafeMar 30, 2007

I don't understand the hype...The movie "feels" good but I was left feeling confused and a bit empty at the end. Plus, those two blonde kids look too much alike so that made me even more confused. Jack was good.

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BryanApr 3, 2007

This is an Oscar winner? Sure, the acting is first rate, as you'd expect from any movie featuring Nicholson, DiCaprio, and Damon. But it's also filled to a ridiculous extent with truckloads of gratuitous gore and profanity, which This is an Oscar winner? Sure, the acting is first rate, as you'd expect from any movie featuring Nicholson, DiCaprio, and Damon. But it's also filled to a ridiculous extent with truckloads of gratuitous gore and profanity, which tend to obscure rather than accentuate whatever Scorsese was trying to say. Yes, I was shocked as those moments it was intended. But I also felt pummeled by the relentless barrage of excessive elements mentioned above. If there is any subtlety to this movie at all, it was missed on me, and I really don't care enough to see it again to catch what I missed. It may keep you entertained for two and a half hours if you like this sort of thing, but I found little redeeming about it. I really don't get the hype.… Expand

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MikeN.Apr 8, 2007

It's a decent film, but I thought it was inferior to the original. Sure, the ending was changed, but otherwise, nothing much was added. The acting was weaker in the starring roles. The supporting cast was deeper, but not enough to make It's a decent film, but I thought it was inferior to the original. Sure, the ending was changed, but otherwise, nothing much was added. The acting was weaker in the starring roles. The supporting cast was deeper, but not enough to make this movie worth it.… Expand

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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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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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SpongeeeFeb 15, 2007

After doing a decent job building up the suspense, Marty pulls the string and the wound up rubber bands go everywhere - and end up nowhere in particular. [***SPOILER***] Having to reaffirm my suspension of disbelief a few times during the After doing a decent job building up the suspense, Marty pulls the string and the wound up rubber bands go everywhere - and end up nowhere in particular. [***SPOILER***] Having to reaffirm my suspension of disbelief a few times during the build up was not fully rewarded at the end, esp the random 2nd mole that kills Leo, wtf was that about? Flawed script - the camera and edit work were pretty nice though.… Expand

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JackS.Dec 17, 2008

The ending and opening were great. The middle scenes got a little boring though. A little to harsh of language. Fair movie though. I mean Damon's Bourne series was better. And DiCaprio's "Blood Dimond" was so much better. I The ending and opening were great. The middle scenes got a little boring though. A little to harsh of language. Fair movie though. I mean Damon's Bourne series was better. And DiCaprio's "Blood Dimond" was so much better. I don't think it desrves a 10/10.… Expand

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FranzHcriticOct 27, 2013

Okay. Disgraceful that it's a remake of an amazing and original film, and it wins Best Picture. Jack Nicholson is one of my favorite actors, but he does not fit in with the whole premise and cast. Leonardo is okay, Matt Damon Vera FarmigaOkay. Disgraceful that it's a remake of an amazing and original film, and it wins Best Picture. Jack Nicholson is one of my favorite actors, but he does not fit in with the whole premise and cast. Leonardo is okay, Matt Damon Vera Farmiga plays a c***, and Mark Wahlberg is nothing short of annoying. No remake would have sufficed.… Expand

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sebastianaliJul 15, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Leonardo Di Caprio strikes back!!!
Nah, just kidding, it didnt impress me.... again.
The movie itself is boring, a mess of a bunch of random ideas and honestly i dont care about how it ends too much, since i know from the beginning that both would die.
Another overrated film with Di Caprio.… Expand

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RowanJ.Oct 20, 2006

Be sure to take a pillow for the long nap.

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JRM.Oct 7, 2006

Casting Decaprio as the undercover tough guy ruined the movie. He was only convincing as the innocent young cop and since much of the movie revolved around a sense of sympathy or at least belief in the tribulations of his character, Casting Decaprio as the undercover tough guy ruined the movie. He was only convincing as the innocent young cop and 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 characters. As usual Mark Walburg stole the show becuase his character was lovable but Damon really showed his prowess in creating a character of depth, with frailty and orginality. Unfortunatley brilliance on his part was dependent on Decaprio's reflection. The script was a little heavy handed and frankly seemed to try to be a little too hard in the final sequences to be a Tarintino movie. The Gen Y's I went with seemed to think it was the "pulp ficiton" of thier generation.. hopefully they will get something more uniquely thier own than this canned attempt.… Expand

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TreyS.Jul 5, 2008

It was a good movie all the way until the end. The end ruined everything. I feel like i watched 2 hours of people getting closer and closer to figuring it out for nothing..everybody just dies. stupid!

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F.G.Apr 9, 2009

The actors were great and very credible. But the plot was very blind of artfulness. I cant believe that any people can survive in this ambiance with this blindness. To far from any reality. A Movie just like a comic, nothing else.

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BobJOct 10, 2006

Thorough waste of time and money. Cannot for the life of me understand why it is getting all the accolades it is. Too long. People were looking at their watches way before this thing ended. Not a satisfying movie by any stretch.

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