Review of The Departed (2006) by Emery S — 14 Aug 2018

Mob rats and undercover agents clash harder and harder as the story progresses. Quite intense!

This review of The Departed (2006) was written by Emery S on 14 Aug 2018.

The Departed has generally received very positive reviews.

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