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jzfields1
El Paso, TX
Shocking portrayal of "organized" crime with betrayal EVERYWHERE
5 star rating

a movie buff
Pros

    gritty, Riveting Performances, DeCaprio Good, Gripping Story, Wahlberg and Baldwin really good here., Plot twists are great, Scorsese direction, Jack Nicholson, Intense, Lots of drama

Cons
    THE CUSSING, Damon... couldve been better, Far too much profanity

JUN
4
2008

The Departed (2006) — 

This film is, simple put, phenominal... it brings the alter-ego of human nature and pits it up against some pretty bad cops.... one begins even to ask oneself "who should we root for?"  Nicholson's portrayal as Frank Costello frightens and entertains like no other performance of the 21st century.  DiCaprio suddenly gains some approval and acts the part perfectly.  Damon was decent, but a very flat character with no room for development, Whalberg was MEAN yet perfect in his role (which earned him an academy nod).

 

Watch it!  it is simply amazing... see scorsese at his best!



I_thumb_up The Departed (2006) is recommended by jzfields1

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