Scorcese is back to his compelling best

Rating: 10/10 (3 November 2006)

There happens to be one director in the modern times who can extract the best performances out of actors who were previously only considered for their star quality. Scorcese gets the best out of Alec Baldwin, Matt Damon,Mark Wahlberg and we all have to ask why has it taken so long for Jack Nicholson to come under the master's direction.
The complexity of the story and the riveting and unpredictable second half leave you feeling it was worth the effort and price of admission to go and see this movie.Even Martin Sheen excels in his minor but most important role and that is what makes Martin Scorcese the most formidable director of our time; the bit parts are sometimes the glue that holds all the major players and script together. THIS IS THE MUST SEE MOVIE OF 2006!!!!!