Great performances - but over rated, over all

Rating: 7/10 (29 October 2006)

This was a very good film and I would recommend it overall. Riveting and interesting up until the last several minutes. But the ending was 'cheap' and did not capitalize on the story and the character build-up.
(SPOILER!!!!!) So much more could have been done after Damon and Di Caprio knew about each other - but the writing tanked at that point.
Overall, very good direction. Fantastic performances from Nicholson, Damon, Di Caprio, etc. But a very flat ending that was done, seemingly, for shock value and nothing more. A disappointment.
For those with a dark sense of humor (like mine) it was very funny - and Nicholson was in his element.
I expect some nominations out of this, some of which would not be warranted (picture, screenplay, possibly even direction). But again, the main players were great in their roles - primarily Damon, Di Caprio, and Nicholson.