To state The Departed as one of the greatest films ever made is to state the obvious

Rating: 10/10 (6 February 2009)

Review:
The Departed is by far Martin Scorsese's greatest film to date and shows off the raw and authentic talent of a master. His direction is, in some ways, particularly in this film unmatchful. The forging of each scene is coated in such panache and style that you could easily say that Scorsese has outdone himself. The dialogue and realism of the characters is un-believably well done. To take huge Hollywood stars like Di Caprio, Damon, Nicholson and Wahlburg and combine them into one lasting film is brilliant on it's own ground. The acting is rock hard to the end, and doesn't slip up. No pauses or one-off's, just firm all the way.
Verdict:
A compromising and memorable picture that one could re-watch time after time. This is pure cinema.