The Departed

[twistedfreak]

I saw the movie. It was really good. I would suggest seeing it to anyone.

 

[buffy-collector]

Loved this film,I have just been watching poletergist 1 and 2.Jesus that dude is creepy

 

[Andy Bergholtz]

If only scorcese hadn't follow some sort of a hollywood code that all movies must have a happy ending. I thought the last scene where matt was killed by mark was not necessary. I would have like him to live, after being so cunning and escaping getting caught and all. With him dying it is like - what? everyone dies in the end

And now that I recall, the movie didn't show what was in the package that leonardo gave to matt's girlfriend. The chemistry between the 2 of them wasn't really clear either. I mean they were just doctor and patient and then just on one rainy night, he came to visit and then rest we all know. No reason really for her to do that i thought.

LOL, you call that a "happy ending"??!! Most of the complaints I've heard about the film are in regards to how unhappy the ending is (as are most of Scorcese's film endings for that matter). Not sure where that "hollywood code" criticism comes from, but to each his own.

Also, the envelope that Leo left for the girl was (I assume) the info that tipped off Wahlberg about Damon's involvement. That's the logical explanation anyway. I love the fact that Scorcese didn't find it necessary to explain all of that in great detail, like so many other similar films do with their nausiating exposition sequences. Same goes for the baby that the Doc was carrying, which I personally think belonged to Leo rather than Damon's character. Speaking of which, I thought the chemistry was very well played.... Her character was obviously very sympathetic to guys like Leo who had such significant trauma in his life. Her heart went out to him and made her vulnerable emotionally.

My 2 cents anyway. Great film!

 

[noelleon69]

oh i was just refering to the part where the bad guys have to all die in the movie... just my opinion. like i said would have loved to see matt live. maybe cos i was comparing to infernal affairs a little too.

 

[EVILFACE]

Wahlberg and Baldwin owned their roles.

It'll be a shame if they are passed over on supporting actor awards.

 

[Andy Bergholtz]

Wahlberg and Baldwin owned their roles.

It'll be a shame if they are passed over on supporting actor awards.

I agree, they were both great. The same could be said for Martin Sheen and Vera Farmiga imo.

 

[tomandshell]

I also thought that the baby was Leo's. There were a few hints tossed in that Matt wasn't exactly dependably functional in the bedroom.

 

[Deak Starkiller]

I am just going to say what has already been said. This movie is the sh_t! Seriously I loved every minute of it. I can't believe Leo has me digging every role he has taken since Gangs of New York, and I use to hate the guy as an actor. This movie has it all, great performances, music, and Jack Nicholson actually acted for once. The best for me was Wahlberg and Baldwin. Hilarious!

:chew :chew :chew :chew out of 4.

 

[GrueSam]

I also think that the baby was Leo's. In fact, I think she was gonna tell him when he surprised her in the apt hallway, but he told her to think about it for 2 weeks...

She then resumed her "I'm commited to schmuck" way of thinking and told him instead.

 

[Bannister]

Wahlberg and Baldwin owned their roles.

It'll be a shame if they are passed over on supporting actor awards.

This was actually one of the few times I have actually enjoyed Mark Wahlberg in a movie. Also, going in I didn't know Alec Baldwin was in this so once he appeared on screen I knew I was in for something good.

 

[Nessasita]

I wanted to see this movie sooo bad in the theatre and was not able to. So I bought it yesterday on DVD and I simply LOVE it. What a great movie. I am sure I will watch it a few times more. For people who still have not seen the movie... a MUST see. For me it was even more fun recognising Boston and all the places I have been to.

 

[hydrobud]

yup ! another scorcese classic

 

[Viking28]

I just got the dvd the other day and saw it for the first time, pretty dang good movie. Best part was the use of the Dropkick Murphys song, haven't listened to those guys since their first singer left the band. Always thought Al sounded better in the Brusiers.

 

[gdb]

Loved the De-pah-ted. One of Scorses' best!

I just saw the original Infernal Affairs and was shocked at how different the two films were. Because of that I feel it's almost unfair to compare them. Except it's clear that the Daparted is a more mature and complete film with a visual style and feel that dwarfs its source material. The two scripts go for different things. I kept thinking the Infernal Affairs looked like a rough draft with weak choices but I think it was aiming at the subtle approach. And while I'm not qualified to judge the performances of the Japanese film as they they are going for a different style, the American cast is so solid and well written and give such skillful performances on so many levels that I actually thought that Jack Nickleson's performance was one of the tamer ones. Not a slam on Jack, just the rest of the performances were so juicy. "I'm the guy who does his job; you must be the other guy." I mean come on!