Another masterpiece by the master of crime

Rating: 9/10 (6 May 2008)

There is no question as to the level of genius that Martin Scorsese portrays in every piece of art that he creates. Anything the man touches turns to magic. Even with that said, it sets the bar far too low to measure a masterpiece we know as The Departed. I can honestly say that I am a fan of crime family, mastermind scam, and mafia movies. They seem to appeal to the darker side of me that has never and will never be unleashed. The Departed grabbed a hold of that darker side and did not let go until my darker side was whipped into criminal submission. My Irish-rooted soul was bound to the cast of characters in the lore of Mick cops and gangsters; and the sex, drugs, and brutal use of violence left films like Scarface simply wanting. I am not completely sure if I can say that The Departed is my favorite mafia movie, considering The Godfather is still out there, but it is up there on the chart. I only have two suggestions: 1. watch this movie as soon as possible. 2. make sure that your children are out of the house for the night.