One of the best gangster movies

Rating: 9/10 (21 August 2008)

Personally I consider "The Departed" as one of the most satisfying movies I've seen. It has everything from great cast, through thrilling plot, to great filming. Story of mutual infiltration between the police department and mafia really intrigues the viewer. Not mentioning the psychological layer of the movie - an eager cop (DiCaprio) who has to become a gangster to fulfill his duty, and a gangster (Damon) raised by mafia boss becomes a rat in the police department. All that leads to increasing tension, both sides are aware of the rat, but only few know who they are. Psychological pressure leaves mark on everybody, resulting in conspiracy that's getting deeper and deeper, until you can no longer trust anyone. What also makes this movie outstanding is brilliant acting, but having a cast full of stars you can expect nothing less.Jack Nicholson as a mafia boss is really convincing, but it is the acting of Matt Damon and Leonardo DiCaprio that earns this movie a standing applause. They both proved once again that they are among the best actors of Hollywood. And last but not least the man who assembled all those pieces in a wonderful motion picture - the director Martin Scorsese whose touch and experience in such movies can be seen throughout the picture. I recommend this movie for everyone who loves action.