Definitely worth the ticket price

Rating: 9/10 (11 October 2006)

"The departed" was the best movie I've seen in months, and that means something coming from a guy who milks netflix for all it's worth. While some viewers may be put off by the violence that is prevalent throughout the movie the true film connoisseur sees that the vulgarity is artful and masterful. Matt Damon performs in what may be his finest role to date and there were stellar performances by Wahlberg, Nicholson, and even, though I'm loathe to say it, Leonardo Dicaprio. What really makes this movie work is the comedic dialogue juxtaposed against what is a truly gritty and harsh story. I can't reveal more than that without spoiling part of the story but trust me when I say that you'll be chuckling at some of the lines if you've got a funny bone in your body. In conclusion, I recommend this film to anyone who enjoys Scorcese, organized crime, drama, action, or Boston. Honestly if none of those things interest you I'd steer clear of this one, but in reality I doubt if your reading this that that caveat applies.