average, don't deserve so many Oscars.

Rating: 7/10 (7 May 2013)

first of all, let me tell you guys "the departed" is a remake of a Hongkong movie "infernal affairs". I know most of the people don't know that, that's why I'm writing this. If you like "the departed", go watch "infernal affairs", then you will see the difference, you will know why "infernal affairs" is so much better in 1. characters 2.consistency in the storytelling 3. logically believable 4. decency(which is the Hollywood movie's weakness)
second of all, the story is written by a Hongkong writer, it has Chinese DNA in it, no matter if you believe it or not. It is like Hollywood has Hollywood style and Hongkong movie has its own style too. So when you try to make a remake, rewrite the script, you will lose something essential, especially when you are trying to translate a Chinese spirit into a typical American one, it will be almost impossible. For example, I've seen "infernal affairs" 5 times, I cry every time when I see Queenan get threw out of the building. However, in "the departed", I just can't feel it.
third, I didn't know "the departed" get 4 Oscars until the second time I try to see it. I mean, seriously??? Well, I have no idea why. But I do have to admit that Leonard is a little bit handsome in this movie loll. But except for him, the rest of the team just sucks..... Jack Nicholson is a really good actor, but shouldn't be chosen for his role. His character suffers a lot unstable situation when he was young, that's how he get to his place in the organization. But in TD, he is just someone abusing his power whatever it cost. Matt Damon is fine, but he is such a typical cocky American, doesn't have that ability to handle his character. Vera Farmiga's part, I would say, is the only part better than "infernal affairs", however, still can't get rid of the Hollywood stereotype..... what should I say, 6 out of 10 is the maximum I can give.