Review of The Departed (2006) by Midlands M — 10 May 2014
Solid Scorcese which means it's far better than other directors' best efforts. Not anyone involved's best film (NIcholson's One Bird..., DiCaprio's Gilbert Grape...Wahlberg's Boogie Nights) but the twisted plot is directed well and the actors deliver a belivable crime thriller.
Depart to the DVD store to get this out now! Scorsese's Boston-set Oscar winner, itself a remake of Infernal Affairs, begins our list with a bang with DiCaprio, Damon, Sheen, Wahlberg and a phenomenal Jack Nicholson providing heavyweight acting performances in this crime saga.
The ending still packs a wallop (watch it with someone who hasn't seen it) and the twists and turns of the narrative helped this gangster flick win many fans.
This review of The Departed (2006) was written by Midlands M on 10 May 2014.
The Departed has generally received very positive reviews.
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