The Departed

Posted by raj | Filed under Movies

I saw The Departed, Martin Scorsese’s remake of Infernal Affairs, tonight and it’s a great film – definitely one of the best movies I’ve seen this year. A great plot, filled with twists and turns (but, as Cy put it, they spoon-feed you the twists and turns so you’re never lost; mind you, I could have done with less spoon-feeding at times it felt like I was watching a thriller for the ADD set), and strong perfomances by all. Jack Nicholson is as strong as I’ve ever seen him, and DiCaprio and Damon give excellent performances as well. Alec Baldwin and Mark Wahlberg, though they play side characters, steal every scene they’re in – between the two of them they’ve got the funniest lines in the movie.

I’ve not seen Infernal Affairs, despite many recommendations, but I’ve been told that it’s superior to the remake, so my interest is definitely piqued.

Permalink | October 22nd, 2006

2 Responses to “The Departed”

  1. Brad Says:
    October 22nd, 2006 at 21:10

    I agree. It was a really good movie.
    And you forgot to add that Vera Farmiga is Hizzawt, you know…..if you’re into….hawt chicks….in movies, even.

  2. Ray Larabie Says:
    November 12th, 2006 at 11:55

    Bah! De-farted is more like it. I don’t know anything about this film, a just wanted to say defarted.

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