If Scorsese keeps this up,i might end up being a fan

Rating: 10/10 (6 January 2007)

The Departed is a searing crime opus directed masterfully by Martin Scorsese.this film blew me away.I'm not generally a Scorsese fan,but give the man credit.when he wants to,he can put on a directing clinic.the film is populated with great actors inhabiting the roles of memorable characters,both good and bad and some who are both or neither.add in to the mix intense action,double crosses and betrayal and you have one powder keg of a movie.the movie is not told in a linear fashion,(in other words,it is not straight forward)yet never strays towards convolution or hard to follow territory.the movie is ultra violently graphic and is very liberal in its use of profanity,which makes it more authentically real.there is a gritty,almost unwashed feeling to the movie,another positive.the acting is second to none,with a brilliant ensemble cast big name A-listers and some lesser known,though equally brilliant actors/actresses.the writers must also be given credit.the dialogue is crisp,smooth and intelligent.The Depatrted is stylistic,but with substance.it will leave a lasting impact.