Absolutely amazing

Rating: 10/10 (2 November 2006)

I am reluctant to give any movie a 10, but this one deserves it. Not only is it well-acted, the plot (though a tad difficult to follow for those unfamiliar with Scorcese) is exceptionally engaging. You do have to suspend your disbelief when it comes to Nicholson's on-again, off-again Bostonian accent, but who cares? I thought Titanic had tanked DiCaprio's career, but this film shows his true talent as an adult actor. The same can be said for Wahlberg, who proved himself years ago with Fear and Boogie Nights and continues to be a true pleasure to watch. Matt Damon, Martin Sheen and Alec Baldwin give performances unlike any I've ever seen from them, and I've seen 'em all! If you can't see this movie in the theater, rent it as soon as it's available.
If I were able to ask Scorcese one question, it would be, "What's with your attachment to the Rolling Stones, huh?"