A BRILLIANT COP THRILLER FROM A MASTER DIRECTOR.

Rating: 10/10 (18 August 2019)

The Departed is one of if not the best films of legendary Director "MARTIN SCORSESE" i know his masterpiece would probably be the Classic Taxi Driver but his edge of the seat, suspense Cop Thriller "The Departed" is definitely in the top 5 of the best movie's Scorsese has ever made, along with the brilliant "Cape Fear" that's another Classic suspense Thriller from the legendary Director.
This is a Masterpiece & one of the greatest movies ever made in my opinion!!!!
The Departed is a gritty Cops & Criminals Thriller with a brilliant cast of some of the best actors in Hollywood!!!
Leonardo DiCaprio is TRULY outstanding here as young undercover rookie Cop Billy Costigan, leo gives one of his greatest screen performances & nails the in over his head panic of his character, you really feel for Billy as he is put in some deadly situations & is constantly on the edge of thinking he could be found out any minute & get killed, it's a fantastic role & performance from leo.
Legendary star Jack Nicholson brings his maniac charm to his role as big time gangster Frank Costello, a superb performance from Nicholson who is both funny & scary at the same time!!!
Matt Damon is great as the slimy "Rat" who is a cop but works for Frank Costello, a good solid performance from Damon.
Mark Whailberg is excellent in his role as mouthy police sergeant Dignam, he's an intense presence & a cool character.
Legendary old school actor Martin Sheen is also excellent as Queenan, the detective working with undercover Billy & he has some incredibly intense & scary moments.
The beautiful Vera Farmiga gives a great emotional & torn performance as girlfriend of "Rat" Sullivan (Damon) & Doctor/love interest to Billy (leo).
Legendary British tough guy actor Ray Winstone is brutally scary & gritty as Mr.French who is Costello's right hand man.
Also we have another Hollywood legend with Alec Baldwin who is the best i think I've ever seen him act as Ellerby a tough no-nonsense cop trying to bring down Costello.
A fantastic cast in a brilliant instant CLASSIC, gritty,brutal,intense Cop Thriller with an Awesome cast.