The Departed- Mr Scorcese I am now your fan

Rating: 9/10 (5 February 2008)

Before I watched this movie I had read mixed reviews about it, instead of putting me off it made me even more curious. I am glad that I took a chance on it. To be honest I can't understand why people didn't like it. It is a superb drama about undercover cops. Scorcese has managed to assemble a superb class of actors, including Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson and Martin Sheen amongst others. DiCaprio has finally got rid of his pretty boy looks by having a more rugged look in this movie. Add to that a twist in the tale and you have a absolutely compelling drama.
To be honest I have not watched any other Scorcese film apart from the Departed, after this movie I want to watch all his other classics. This was easily the best movie of 2006, Mr Scorcese you should be proud.