Best Crime Drama of the Decade

Rating: 10/10 (20 March 2007)

I haven't been so blown away by a film in a long time and this immediately got put on my favorite movies list. I've seen comments left by other users who are fans of Infernal Affairs which is the film The Departed is based on. They bashed this movie saying it was "too americanized" or "the characters were ruined" but i feel differently. The original movie Infernal Affairs was good, but I can't say I liked it as much as The Departed. Many things highlight this movie such as a diverse group of characters and personalities, a VERY strong cast, excellent acting by all cast members, and a plot that took my breath away. The moment I walked out of the movie theater I said to myself "that one's gonna win Best Picture" and it did. Enjoy this milestone of a film and remember it for years to come.