The Departed

infernal affairs to the departed

infernal affairs was a pretty good movie with an interesting and almost fresh kind of story and was very well played out on screen thanks to the two leading actors andy lau and tony leung. so when i saw the trailer to the departed i recognized a particular scene which was when leo's cast got torn off and when jack hit his already pained arm with his shoe and thought of infernal affairs. and i was a little nervous it being a remake or something but its partly a remake sort of but with a story all its own and just using references from infernal affairs. And i have to say this is one of the fewer good remakes to an original movie that i equally enjoyed. I'm not saying that because everyone saw it and it became an overrated thing, i watched it with an open mind and it was good and not because of what everyone thinks, and that's the problem with movies when they became overrated and you think everyone likes it and not really seen the movie. I have and i liked it. Basically you have two guys who are pretending to be someone their not on the opposites of the law. What i liked about this is that everyone and i mean the whole cast had a role and they portrayed their characters well especially leo dicaprio, matt damon, mark wahlberg and of course jack nicholson. And when it came to the ending if you seen infernal affairs then you probably know what's gonna happen but then you get a BIG surprise and i liked how the director sorta did something different and it payed off. So before you see this you should check out the equally good original infernal affairs then the departed to get an understanding on the story. I conclude saying the departed was one hell of a movie experience and i just wish more movies were like this that entertain you and not just try too hard to impress you.

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At first I didn't know what to expect just because it was an oscar winner didn't necessary mean it would be good or appeal to my tastes - well it was excellent and what an ending, this has it all the love interest, backstabbing, murder, lies, everybody playing everybody - I don't think there has been a crime film this good since HEAT, can't wait for the sequel.

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Not enough positive adjectives to describe this amazing movie. W

Not enough positive adjectives to describe this amazing movie. Writing, acting, directing, music, everything top notch.

Jack N. always picks up any scene & movie w/his presence. the other stars in this movie take their lead & all play off each other...pick it up & settle in ... i loved it both times. caught things the 2nd X i missed the first time around.

the headline already says it all 4 me. settle in and don't miss a second. watch out for jack nicholson you can never trust him all the way.

Creative Cussing

This was an ASTONISHING movie with a fantastic plot, great script, directing like no other, and the best cast I've ever seen. The first time I watched this film, it was hard to get through the great story with the constant f words. Mark Wahlberg and Jack Nicholson dished it out in every single sentence at least once. Otherwise, this was completely worthy of the 2006 Best Picture Award. I would definitly watch it again if it didn't have all the cussing. I don't mind the swearing as long as it's in moderation, but this was completely overkill. I've never seen this much cussing in my life, and I've seen hundreds of movies. Watching this with my family, was awkward because we wanted to keep watching because of the amazing plot, but wanted to turn it off because of the language.
Overall, a fantastic movie anyone shouls watch

best movie ever hands down

the reasons that this is my favorite movie is, it has a amazing cast, the plot is extremly amazing, and it makes you not want to look away. if you love to watch gangster movies than this is definitly your movie

Great Story, Cast, and Performances

The Departed showcases why Leonardo DiCaprio is deserving of his elusive Academy Award. The character portrayal of an undercover cop on the run is perfectly enacted to make the viewer feel moved. The rest of the star studded cast also puts forth notable performances, notably Alec Baldwin and Mark Wahlberg. The movie builds at a good pace, leading to a dramatic finish. A classic dramatic thriller you can enjoy more than once!

Yet another amazing film from the master

At first I thought this movie was good but the more I watch it and the more I read about how Scorsese decided to remake infernal affairs the more I love this movie.

Bringing Life Into South Boston

The South Boston that has been the study of so many is the great inspiration in this story and with great flair from the usual New Yorker Martin Scorcese. In what has to be his most complex, multilayered story by far, it is fascinating to note the character of Jack Nicholson, who plays the almost Whitey Bulger-like villain in this with quite zeal and enthusiasm it seems. It is shows injustice in the modern world unchecked and we do know that is a relevant issue for all ages, where the rules of good and evil are inverted in the huge cauldron known as America.

ONE HUNDRED STARS.......

This is simply one of the BEST movies I have ever seen in my life.

Great Tension

The only film by Scorcese that I ever liked. Tense, suspenseful, engrossing. The last 20 minutes is over the top and illogical, but still riveting. Great performances, especially Wahlberg. Matt Damon is the usual weakest-link. How, how, how does he continue to get work? A sock-puppet would have been a better casting choice.

A reviewer

If you're not willing to put in the time commitment of a Scorcese film or watch Jack Nicolson overact per usual, watch the original, Infernal Affairs. I was shocked to see this film after the original and find no changes in the plot, besides the Boston setting. At that point, most of the tension was lost on me and I focused on how long the picture was and how many useless Jack Nicolson scenes there were. The original has better timing, editing, and that wonderful cinematography. Andy Lau and Tony Leung will have you asking Damon/Di Caprio Who?

watch internal affairs

this movie is an exact replica of the 1995 chinese movie 'internal affairs'. How can a director take credit for a movie when the only changes he made are the actors and that it's english speaking.

EXCELLENT FILM!!

What can one say? Put Scorcese, Nicholson, DeCaprio, Damon, and Wallburg together and you get GOLD--and well deserved, if I may say so!! By FAR the best movie of 2006 and while not quite "Taxi Driver," or "Raging Bull," very deserving for Scorcese's at-long-last Oscar!! Nicholson still has the punch and the younger cast members are maturing nicely into the De Niros of the future!! DON'T MISS THIS ONE!!

The Departed is adapted from A HONGKONG MOVIE Infernal Affairs

On the oscar, the presenter mistakenly stated that THE DEPARTED is adapted from a japanese movie. It's TOTALLY WRONG! IT IS ADAPTED FROM A HONGKONG MOVIE (Infernal Affairs)! I will hightly RECOMMEND the original INFERNAL AFFAIRS, which, from my point of view, is even better than The Departed.

Another Scorsese Hit!!!

Scorsese has done it again. It was fitting that he won the Academy Award for best director, having been nominated multiple times and never won. Based around the Boston mafia, Frank Costello (Jack Nicholson) relays a terrific sense of power as a well known criminal. Surrounding Costello are the two moles seeking each other out. The question is, who will get found out first? For those that like Scorsese's DeNiro movies or for those that just like a good action movie, The Departed is a movie everyone can enjoy.

movie of the year

I loved this movie. Decaprio and nichlson were fantastic. I was surprised how good wahlberg was. I didn't think that Damon's performance was the best. but what a movie! could watch it over and over. Seriously what about that ending? i think it will go down as a classic. or it should.

Amazing

This movie was absolutely amazing. The acting was top notch and the actors really kept you at the edge of your seat the whole time. The intensity of the movie held the audiences attention until the very end. Very thought provoking and intersting. A must-see.

Compelling, left me spellbound

I had no idea it was a remake until reading the reviews here. Last night while the rest of the world was watching the Oscars, we watched THE DEPARTED on DVD. I admit I get a little tired of scorsese's movie themes because they all seem the same - cops, bad guys, good & bad juxtaposition, raging emotions, killing. The bad in the bad guys always seems over-the-top like Bill Cutting in Gangs of NY, Max Cady in CAPE FEAR, etc. But this movie drew me to watch at first because I am a big fan of the acting of Matt Damon (Talented Mr. Ripley, Bourne Identity). I have to say this was an OUTSTANDING film. I really loved it. The conflicts, the acting, the riveting storyline, the emotions played out in men's hearts. One thing I will say, that while DeCaprio always seems only to take parts that are "A1 leading man", I very much admire the fearless of Damon's choices of roles. He is an Actor of unusual character in today's age and I am always surprised by his performances, which for the most part I find enthralling. Brothers Grimm did put me to sleep.

A worthwhile cat & mouse game

Gritty insider take on internal affairs, police officers, and the mob in one of the country's most elite state police agencies. Characters are well-rounded, and just when it seems everything is settled and figured out, there is still another twist or two.