Come for the twist... Stay for the resolution

Rating: 8/10 (9 March 2010)

Marty's had quite a roller-coaster career (periods of good films, periods of bad films), and right now, this follow-up to "The Departed" shows he's at the top again, and in my opinion, seals Leo's spot as Marty's new DeNiro. Top-notch performances (Kingsley never disappoints), engaging pacing, and Marty actually makes many a "mistake" as clues to the end. While I wouldn't call the "twist" predictable, I was guessing it early in the film, but there were elements of it that I didn't guess. But where this story's real strength lies is in its resolution and conclusion, which really rang true for both the character and the story. All and all, a good addition to Marty's gallery, and the strongest major release psychological thriller in years.