Best Movie Of The Decade

Rating: 10/10 (14 April 2009)

I know, I know. There are other movies. But The Departed is so electric. A Scorsese Film we have been waiting for since 95 when he came out with Casino.
The characters on electric, Dicarpio proves once again he was one of the best in the game. Dicaprio performance maybe mock or knocked by some, but I give nothing but praise. Watching Deniro in Taxi Driver. Leo's portrayal of Costingan is a direct bloodline to Travis Bickle.
Colin Sullivan, in my opinion the most confused character in film history. Outside Hoffman in Midnight Cowboy. Who can guest Sullivan next move. A sneak,a rat,a homosexual. Damon was so believable and should of been nominated for an Academy Award.
Jack Nicholson. Is Jack Nicholson. Everyone expected it, his mugshot in the beginning says it all. He so believable as a gangster. And brings that classic Scorsese edge. If it goes down as his second to last role, well he truly has proved he was one of the best actors of all time. Right up there with Brando and Bogart.
Surprise, surprise. Mark Wahlberg aka Marky Mark. Earns himself a nomination. He was so natural in the role.
And of course what made it great was the little performances. Ray Winstone was great, and played off Jack so well. Martin Sheen a role that was meant for Deniro, but Sheen shined. Vera Farminga as the cranberry mixed with the seltzer and the vodka. And of course Kevin Corrigan,Anthony Anderson,and James Dadge Bale.
But all couldn't happen with the direction of Martin Scorsese. His song choice is brilliant, and fits right in with the film. Marty does it again.