The Departed(2006)- User Reviews

Story: This story is just so well done. I have never seen the original one, but this one is amazing. It follows 2 characters mainly, Will Costigan(Dicaprio) and Colin Sullivan(Damon), and how they are intertwined with mobman Frank Costello(Nicholson). …more»

I can say that this film had a greatly taken storyline in which it was handled prosperously. Though it was outstanding, I didn't feel totally impressed with the views of this film - let me explain. First of all, I will explain the elements that …more»

I just want to say that this movie is based on a movie made in Hong Kong almost 6-7 years ago titled "Infernal Affairs," played by Tony Leung and Andy Lau. If you want to see a better story telling, watch the original version.more»

Geez. Once again Mirapax bought the right of a brilliant movie from an Asian production, then assumed Americans couldn't read subtitles and threw it into garbage (that's what they did to Shanglin Soccer).

This time is even worse. OK, the original …more»

I have seen a lot of movies this year, and I would have to admit that I have liked "THE DEPARTED" better than any other film so far. It may just end up being the best movie of the year, however I find this interesting, as it pales in comparison …more»

The word “masterpiece” has followed Martin Scorsese around for decades, so you can imagine then, that after making such an association for so long, even his weaker films begin to take on a praise of their own. Though it’s been called “Scorsese’s best …more»

If you want to see some of the best actors doing theiir thing then go see this movie....but with all the hype I was expecting a classic...not even close....Jack was Jack it din not matter what the movie was about, Matt was good and well as Decaprio...but …more»

Im chinese and have collected the infernal affairs trilogy... Lets not everyone overhype it... Infernal affair I is a classic without a question. Andy lau and Tony Leung did an amazing job. The movie was a psychological thriller from the beginning. …more»

The Departed is crap! You should watch the original Infernal Affairs! The Departed fails in every possible way. It lacks the tension, character depth, and emotion of the original. The first half is extremely boring and it adds lots of unnecessary scenes …more»

Although filled with bullets, extreme violence, blood and bluster, Martin Scorsese's "The Departed" is a true masterpiece of modern cinema.

Scorsese and screenwriter William Monahan, who has a talent for the poetic and the profane, explore …more»