The Departed(2006)- User Reviews

A fantastically bloody cops and robbers tale, with outstanding acting and superb direction. The profanity-ridden script ain't too bad either. Despite the over two hour running time, the film never drags or even lets up on the action and suspense. …more»

Ok, I know this movie was set with mob characters and other low life...but please give me an *ing break on using the F-word. I mean even a real live gangster has to have a better vocabulary than that! I'm surprised that super star actors would put …more»

The original movie on which "The Departed" is based, "Infernal Affairs," is more nuanced, a lot less violent, very well-acted, interestingly-directed/shot, and overall, is a much better movie. If possible, watch it in the original …more»

The story is exactly the same as a Hong Kong movie I watched 3 years ago. Hollywood did this again. Asian movies rock.more»

First off let me say that I gave the Story a B+ because it's a remake, otherwise it would be an A+. The Departed is a smart, quick, intense cop vs gangster movie. Basic plot, Two people, one a mole, the other an undercover cop, are both trying to …more»

Plop development that leads no where.... worthless... some good lines, some good acting but all leads to nothing... where is the real martin scosezymore»

This film, however well-executed, rates as a POS. WARNING SPOILER:

Everybody freaking dies and nothing is resolved or changed. Venegeance at the end is not JUSTICE, but instead yet another pointless headshot, of which there are 5 in a span of about …more»

Martin Scorsese has done it again. The Departed is some of his best work. He never fails to amaze me with what he can do. He even got a Golden Globe for Best Director. So that just goes to show how well he really made the movie. I can't wait till …more»

this movie was non stop action wondering what was going on and who was who the action never stopped i couldnt leave me seat it was great it better win movie of the year or at least me nominatedmore»

This was by far the best movie of 2006. In my opinion this was one of the best movies of all time. I thought that Leonardo DiCaprio had the best acting preformance of his career. He was good in Gangs of New York, but this movie was better. I liked that …more»