Long and hard-hitting thriller-drama

Rating: Null/10 (13 January 2009)

Long and hard-hitting police thriller-drama by Scorsese is not without its share of flaws, but remains an immensely enjoyable film. The acting is generally very good, though Nicholson occasionally lapses into caricature. Leo is surely the pick of the cast with his growing sense of desperation very well depicted. Damon is good but a bit flat in a couple of scenes. Baldwin and Wahlberg are both great. The film is long but gripping. One major nitpick with the film: the fate of Leo and some other characters is so suddenly decided, its almost farcical! Still, a good watch.
Overall 8/10