Over-hyped, yet an intelligent and an entertaining movie. More than a deserved thumbs up for Martin Scorsese's achievement

Rating: 7/10 (10 May 2007)

I had seen this movie before, but I watched it again last night because I was honestly left a bit disappointed at the first time. Well actually, the movie was better when I watched it again, but it still isn't anything phenomenal like everyone says. The movie was over-hyped and I had huge expectations on it, so that's probably the reason why I am a bit disappointed. It won an Academy Award for the Best Picture, but if you ask me, I'd chosen "Little Miss Sunshine" for the Best Picture. Don't get me wrong, the movie's good but I just would have hoped more of it.
Martin Scorsese won an Academy Award for the Best Achievement in Directing and I must say it was more than a well deserved Oscar indeed. The movie has, without a doubt, excellent directing, very close to perfection. When I was watching the Academy Awards I literally jumped off from my seat, screaming and giving a big applause when I heard the name "Martin Scorsese" at the point where they were announcing the Oscar for the Best Achievement in Directing. That has been by far the most exciting experience I've had when watching the Academy Awards. Anyway, back to the film itself: The movie has a very good flow and the screenplay's very well progressing and good enough, but I think the movie could have been a little bit shorter, as now it's just a bit too long. The last 30 minutes of the movie are, I wouldn't say boring, but slightly too much. Still, the movie's enjoyable from the beginning till the end, just to say that as I don't want to sound too harsh. And to add to that I haven't seen the original movie, "Mou gaan dou" aka "Infernal Affairs", so I can't really compare these two movies together.
What comes to role performances the one who takes the cake is no other than Jack Nicholson. I must admit that I've never really liked Jack Nicholson that much, but in this movie he's just phenomenal, he's just simply perfect for the role. Being that mad dirty mouthed himself. What comes to other performances, well, the whole cast is just superbly chosen and there is one amazing actor after another. Leonardo DiCaprio, who is one of my favourite actors, is the excellent himself as always. Matt Damon does his job flawlessly, Mark Wahlberg is a rather surreal choice for a bad ass cop, which makes him also hilarious, yet an excellent choice. Alec Baldwin does one of his most fitting roles ever, being surprisingly enjoyable and Martin Sheen is the legend who's the last touch for the movie.
This is a good movie and good entertainment with its twisty plot and witty, even sarcastic, humour. A fine piece indeed. Still, it is a bit disappointing for those who are looking for an amazing movie, as it just was honestly too over-hyped when it came out and it still is too over-hyped. Despite that, the movie is definitely worth watching and I'm recommending it to everyone. It includes great characters who are performed by amazing actors, a top notch direction, a story with a very entertaining flow and music that just gives that last touch of a great guaranteed movie experience. Martin Scorsese, I salute you. Now all hail Scorsese.