An instant classic.....

Rating: 9/10 (24 October 2006)

Martin Scorsese creates a masterpiece, his skills as a director continue to grow and mature. Amazing! I enjoyed all of it with the exception of the very last ten seconds before the credits roll. I won't kill it for you but I think you'll know what I mean. Unless you can't take this particular violent crime story genre, this should not be missed on the big screen. It's the best film that's been around in a long, long time. The high power cast is in top form and I think that you'll be hard pressed to remember any film where Matt Damon, Martin Sheen, Alec Baldwin have been better. Leo DiCaprio, who is already one of America's great actors, hit's a new level of excellence. I've been a huge fan since "This Boy's Life". Jack Nicholson...I'm at a loss for words, he's so good in this film. In thinking of his entire body of work, from "Easy Rider" through to "The Departed' he's like a fine wine, getting better and better as he ages, his range of successful roles is just astounding...."heeeer's Johnny...". I was hugely surprised by Mark Whalberg who, in my opinion, turns in the best performance of his career. I look forward to seeing more of him in the future. Anthony Anderson was a surprise addition, and he really contributes a lot in his supporting role. Super directing, stellar cast well utilized, decent storyline, excellent sound track, great editing and continuity.......this is the one to spend $8. on.