8.5/10.
Tense, gritty, and magnificently acted, The Departed might have a couple narrative issues (and the X motif went absolutely nowhere), but it's an incredibly engrossing and realistic crime thriller that showcases some of Martin Scorsese's slickest direction.
This review of The Departed (2006) was written by Jed G on 19 Jun 2014.
The Departed has generally received very positive reviews.
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