"The Departed" is an outstanding addition for Scorcese

Rating: 10/10 (13 October 2006)

Martin Scorsese has succeeded in creating a masterful thriller in his recent release of "The Departed". Jack Nicholson does another piece of perfect portrayal of Frank Costello, and underworld villain whom one loves to hate. Matt Damon is a cop who becomes an undercover agent on the dark side named Colin Sulivan. He too gives a thrilling performance and he leaves no stone unturned. Leonardo DiCaprio plays Billy Costigan the "good guy" cop with a distorted childhood. Martin Sheen is Oliver Queenan, the lead cop in the Boston patrol who organizes the sting, and gets tied up in his own plot. Alec Baldwin is the chief police officer on the Boston team in charge of the hunt for Costello. There are few moments that lack suspense, and surprises are abundant. It may be a bit too violent for the young, however, the violence is well performed and tastefully fits the tone. "The Departed" is a must see movie for 2006, so be sure to put it on your list now.