Acotrs play "de" "part" successfully in "The Departed"

Rating: 10/10 (14 November 2006)

There is no doubt that Martin Scorsese's instant classic mobster flick "The Departed" has not been left for dead. Not only has it received lauded critical success, but it also has been a box office monster. OK, I am going to rat and tell you what the film is all about. Leonardo Dicaprio stars as Billy Costigan, a novice cop who goes undercover and poses as a henchman to Boston Mafia Guru Frank Costello played by an unknown actor named Jack Nicholson. Kidding! I was just Jacking you off! Eventually, these 'Costo" brothers' pseudo-relation will cost them a great deal and not much is saved. Dicaprio continues to demonstrate that he is a true aviator in the world of acting and that his pretty face is not always in the clouds. He was impressive as Costigan, his character is likable and made you want to advise him "Billy, Don't Be A Hero" so his life will not be endangered. What can you say about Jack? Nicholson's Costello routine was wicked, wily, and wonderful. Ummmmm I smell a rat! That would have to be Matt Damon who was astounding as police rat Colin Sullivan. Damon was a little damon in this part , but the talented Mr. Damon has effectively played wicked before. I also dirkly digged Mark Wahlberg's performance as the callous Sgt. Dignam. I guess you can't take the dig out of Wahlberg's movie characters. All the aforementioned are worthy of Oscar noms. Acting vets Alec Baldwin, Martin Sheen, and Ray Winstone also gave "The Departed" a will to incorporate an outstanding acting ensemble. The only character which I thought was lifeless in "The Departed" was Madolyn (played by Vera Farmiga), the lone principal female character of the film bared no momentous contribution. Before I depart, I must mention that the iconic Marty Scorsese makes a triumphant return to the genre which made him a film director legend. Hopefully for his sake, he will not also be classified as a Susan Lucci legend by losing out on another Best Director Oscar. His nom is in the bag already. OK, I am departing now but don't you depart from ratting on to "The Departed". ***** Excellent