Best film this year

Rating: 9/10 (15 October 2006)

Because this is a long movie it seemed the end was somewhat rushed. Some plot angles did not come together. For instance, what was in the envelope Billy Costigan (Leonardo DiCaprio), gives to Madolyn the police psychologist (Vera Farmiga)? Later he sends her a CD in the mail so that wasn't it. She put his name on the envelope before placing it in the desk drawer, leading you to believe her rat boyfriend Collin Sullivan (Matt Damon) would find it. That never happened. I think this is one place you're just left hanging due to the hurried nature of the movie's end. All in all though, this was time well spent at the movies.
The actors did an outstanding job of with the Boston accent. This can often separate a good actor from a great actor. Having stayed in Boston and worked in Maine, the New England accent is often mispronounced, to my ears, and can ruin a picture. I expect Matt Damon to get it right but was surprised with Walbergs' excellent portrayal in this area.
DiCaprio has out done himself on this one. It's easy to see why he sticks with Martin Scorsese.