liked it and didn't like it

Rating: Null/10 (16 September 2008)

yes, sure the original hk classic internal affairs was better.
very true that like 'gangs' from scene to scene the editing and pacing was off on this one. it's a shame because i think you can tell scorcese got good scenes on film, but later lost focus in the editing room.
yes, the psychiatrist was padding and yes all the sexual remarks & vibe were unnecessary. among a few other minor peeves. still, you have to love that lineup of great actors. wow it was a lot of fun watching all of them together. a real treat.
nicholson's performance was rather anger management, i agree. but also uniquely jack too. it was cool as always. here's some funny trivia, what most people wouldn't know is that scene where he was throwing the cocaine up and sniffing it was taken from what he actually did in real life years back at an infamous party at gianni versace's Miami mansion. method acting indeed!
however, there was one thing that bugged me the most.
*** spoiler alert ****
at the very end marty should have let matt damon live. let him go back to his apt and make a sandwich as the credits roll, not have marky mark "the tool of justice" there waiting for him.
that kind of justice is not only ridiculous in all of American popular movies in general, but particularly aggravating in a gritty type of film like this. pardon the bad pun, but despite bloody vigilante justice served, that was a real 'cop out' goody goody ending. it really burned me, i threw up my hands and wanted to throw a brick at the TV. i hate when every single thing is is tied up in a bow like that at the end. bah. for one thing, there is nothing to discuss afterward.
still, i recommend seeing this movie if for no other reason than for for a stellar cast that only the call of scorsese can assemble.