The Departed is the best movie in recent memory

Rating: 10/10 (27 October 2006)

I was somewhat taken aback by the power of this movie. While Godfather II is perhaps the best gangster movie of all time, this flick is a VERY close second. Moreover, it may very well be one of the best movies ever, and it ranks with Scorsese's best, including "Raging Bull." The cast was, simply, superb, and as I left the movie, I recounted who will win what Oscars....Scorsese is a lock for best director; the film will win best picture; but the acting awards will be more difficult to determine. Surely Jack Nicholson will win his umpteenth best actor award, and I would vote for DiCaprio for best supporting actor. DiCaprio might get a best actor nomination himself. I thought Mark Wahlberg was perfectly cast in his role as the liaison for the undercover cop. I will see this movie again to ensure that I haven't missed any nuances!