Martin Scorsese Does An American Remake Right

Rating: 9/10 (14 August 2014)

After seeing this back when it was released and being blown away, it literally got me wanting to check out the original Honk Kong thriller "Infernal Affairs" (2002). Andy Lau & Tony Leung are fantastic performers, and the movie definitely helped bring a sense of originality at the time. Only someone like Martin Scorsese could surpass the original source material (And only just).
The original is a fantastic concept and Scorsese's efforts make it one of his finest, finally winning an Oscar for directing that was long overdue. An Irish mobster plants a mole in the Police State, whilst the Police also plant an undercover agent to infiltrate. When both sides realise the situation, both men try to discover the others identity before there cover is blown.
Hands down another amazing performance from Jack Nicholson, who is as always perfectly casted and steals the show. I also give credit to the chemistry between both Matt Damon and Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt's performance is incredible and this is the kind of movie that Leo excels at. Thumbs up to Martin Sheen, Mark Wahlberg, Vera Farmiga and a great supporting cast of too many to count.
Final Verdict: Definitely one of the few remakes worth checking out. 9/10.