Scorsese is back

Rating: 9/10 (7 October 2006)

Yes, Gangs of New York and the Aviator were excellent by critical standards, but what ever happened to the real martin Scorses. And now we know as we see him back in his comfort zone with "The Departed". The Departed is an intricate tale that is edited to perfection and directed beyond belief. And lets not forget the unbelievable cast. Leo has taken the step from pop pretty boy, to stone cold bad ass. Matt Damon also rose to the occasion bringing an angry, urbane, presence to the screen. And of course, the showstopper, Jack Nicholson giving a performance worth of the Best Supporting Actor nomination. Will it finally be Martin's year, unfortunately i don't think so, but when you can make a movie that gets critical acclaim, makes you want even more, and destined to be a crime classic, the Oscar doesn't seem to be that big a deal. All hail the return of martin Scorsese.