Double-cross the double-cross.

Rating: 9/10 (14 February 2007)

Martin Scorsese directs an absolute winner in The Departed. Exceptional cast and story line that is deliberate in its twists and turns. In South Boston, the state police wages war with organized crime, especially with an Irish mob syndicate led by Frank Costello(Jack Nicholson). Two young men find themselves on opposite sides of the law. Billy Costigan(Leonardo DiCaprio), a newbie cop, goes undercover and moles his way into the confidence of Costello. Colin Sullivan(Matt Damon)is a very shrewd criminal that by appearances is an up and coming police investigator, who actually is working for Costello. A lot will happen before these two men discover each other. After the nail-biting climax, you'll realize you have seen one hell of a motion picture. This outstanding cast also features: Martin Sheen, Mark Wahlberg, Vera Farmiga, Alec Baldwin, Anthony Anderson and Ray Winstone. Scorsese and DiCaprio Oscar bound?