Fantastic Film

Rating: 10/10 (8 October 2006)

Just got back from what turned out to be another Scorsese masterpiece. The Departed is one of the best movies I have seen in years, and will surely draw some intense Oscar attention. The acting (including the bit parts) is absolutely superb. Leonardo DiCaprio proves himself once again to be one of the elite actors of our time. The Scorsese/DiCaprio duo once again delivers. The movie is full of rich dialogue, character development, and even sneaks in some humor (though usually in a rather vulgar form: see Mark Walberg). Though the film was a bit lengthy, it never seemed to slow down. This is the best American film this year and I hope that both Scorsese and Leo finally get the Oscar recognition that they deserve.