Just saw "The Departed" - better than "Goodfellas"

[StellaBlue]

Okay, now that I've got your attention... Maybe too strong a statement. Goodfellas will remain the standard in this genre, no doubt, but I think this film is actually tighter in some respects (mainly artistically) and definitely deeper insofar as being a meditation on justice vs. revenge in our society, futility, and inescapable corruption, yada yada yada. I especially liked the very last shot. Of the film, not to the head.

Seriously, it was hilarious/violent/relevant/excellent. Just check out the soundtrack, for christsakes. The plot is fairly convoluted, and there are holes; much discussion about whether they are intentional or due to editing out a good 20-30 minutes, according to reports (hopefully they will be on the DVD!). Mark Wahlberg cracks me up. Jack is a bit too loopy in the last half hour (as usual - he annoys me in most films because, like Matt Damon, he always seems to play the same character). And I like Leo again now. IMHO, he gave the best performance, and it was his best to date - just excellent. Plus, this movie has the most point blank shots to the head EVER. Kick ass.

Definitely the best since Goodfellas.

I also think that Alex Baldwin should portray Al Gore in the future. They have the same paunchiness going on. And have I ever told you that Noah Wyle should play John Lennon in any biopic...? I've been saying that since like 1995.

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[Broken_Hero]

1. sounds good...

Its on my to get dvd list...:)

[StellaBlue]

2. shamless kick

would like to hear others' opinion, if anybody has seen it yet. I am still thinking about it this afternoon! Especially Leo's character. It's sticking with me. Leo was fabulous.

[Lautremont]

3. He was good. DiCaprio, I mean. Certainly the best I've ever seen him.

The movie was very enjoyable, if you can say that about a movie where a dozen people or more get shot in the head. Moved like a bullet! What was the other Rolling Stones song in there, anyway - the one that wasn't Street Fighting Man. I've forgotten, but I remember that I liked it.

[Kat45]

4. I absolutely loved it! Went to see it twice this week!

I agree; his best since "Goodfellas," my all-time favorite movie. The last shot--I thought it was perfect! I love Scorsese's films and see every one of them, and if he doesn't get his long-deserved Oscar for this one, I'm going to be pissed. Real pissed. Everything was great: the dialogue, story, acting, soundtrack, cinematography, etc.