Best Mob Movie since the Godfather Trilogy

Rating: 9/10 (27 December 2006)

"The Departed" is a scintillating crime drama that centers around Matt Damon and Leonardo DiCaprio. Matt Damon is a crooked cop who infiltrates the Boston Police Department. He finds out all the inside information for his mentor Jack Nicholson who plays Frank Costello, a crime boss. Leo plays cop with a rough passed who is selected by Martin Sheen to infiltrate the Boston crime syndicate. In the midst of all this, Matt Damon falls in love with a psychiatrist and they get married. They become somewhat alienated, and Leonardo and the woman have an affair. Matt Damon is spot on as usual in his best role since "Good Will Hunting". As a member of the audience, you grow to hate him as the movie goes on. On the other hand, Leo does just as well and gains the sympathy of the audience. Jack Nicholson, not to be overshadowed, gives another good performance as a big sleaze bag. The ending is so outrageous and original that the audience is left with their jaws dropped as the credits roll. "The Departed" may be the best film of the year, and maybe Martin Scorcese will finally win that Oscar that has been long overdue.