Some good performances....

Rating: 7/10 (8 October 2006)

I had watched Infernal Affairs I and II a while ago and I couldn't wait to watch "The Departed" when I became aware that Martin Scorcese (MS) based his film on IA. Well, I like the movie, though I feel MS could have done a much better job had he also stretched the story over 2 or 3 parts. Like IA, "The Departed" is a good movie and must certainly be watched at least once. Very good performances by Jack Nicholson and Leonardo Di Caprio. Matt Damon was OK and I liked Mark Wahlberg's small role and good delivery of his snappy dialogues. And the movie's got a fair share of F*$#&* language. Most of the movie is ditto to the original Infernal Affairs series....but an English version and some good performances by Hollywood folks warrant a viewing.