A Brilliant Film

Rating: 10/10 (4 January 2011)

If i was to define this masterpiece in one sentence it would be: Martin Scorsese's crowning achievement. This film is absolutely stunning, this movie is a rare case of a movie remake that surpasses its original in most ways. The acting is stunning, performances from high profile actors such as Leonardo DiCaprio,Matt Damon and the legendary actor Jack Nicholson are just a part of what makes this film a must see. Leonardo DiCaprio's performance is his best, and perhaps Jack Nicholson's best film since the shining or even one flew over the cuckoos nest. If Martin Scorsese is the Beatles of mob movies The departed is his Sgt. Pepper. Although an amazing film, the departed can be difficult to follow and at one point is victim to choppy editing. The movie is complete with a fantastic score including the rolling stones classic "Gimmie shelter", the Beach Boys, the allman brothers band. All in all, one of the greatest movies of all time. Well done Scorsese