the departed

[batman2883]

is the greatest movie ever made....saw it three times already and thats a 2 and half hour movie.....if you havent seen it get on it now

[Jimcs50]

Did you just sit there and rewatch it, or did you leave theater and come back to rewatch it?

[batman2883]

Did you just sit there and rewatch it, or did you leave theater and come back to rewatch it?
SAW IT AT THREE DIFFERENT THEATERS

[SA210]

I've seen it 5 times so far. I keep inviting more family and friends each time. Great film. :tu

Saw it 3 times at the Quarry, Once at Crossroads Bijou, and once at the Mayan Palace.
Go watch it. You gotta watch it on the big screen.

:smokin

[jman3000]

:pctoss

[Tony Soprano]

It's a great fuckin' movie!

Go watch it, or deal wit me.
Capice?!

The Departed - Trailer (http://www.apple.com/trailers/wb/thedeparted/large.html)

[Medvedenko]

Great movie...a definitive classic.

[Duncan Fan]

Awesome movie..I think its Scorsese's year for an Oscar..For sure acting nominations for most of the cast.

[jman3000]

can people please stop saying how awesome it is? shit gotdamn...

[Fabbs]

can people please stop saying how awesome it is? shit gotdamn...
Happy to oblige, jman.
Here are two reviewers with a clue, at least regarding Nicholson:

1. Less an actor these days than a grinning, dancing clown named JACK!, Nicholson bragged about not doing any research to play Costello (ostensibly based on notorious Boston Irish mob boss Whitey Bulger), and oh does it show. Given how hard people like Damon, DiCaprio and Famiga are working in practically every scene—the men do easily some of the finest work of their careers, while Famiga invests a throwaway role with uncanny grace and fierce intelligence—it's practically an insult to see Nicholson caper into his scenes to do his Jack shtick, all mugging and naughty-boy grins. With a clown like this, it's little wonder that scenes with him which should have been either terrifying, blackly comic or that weird admixture of the two which Scorsese long ago patented as his own, come off as neither, just a film going through the motions.

It's a testament to the rest of the cast that Nicholson's self-worshipping train-wreck of a performance doesn't sink the entire film. But for him, The Departed would have been one of the great films of the year, a fine piece of pulp fiction graced by superior acting and smart scriptwork. As it stands, the film is merely good, something one never wants to say about a Scorsese picture. By Chris Barsanti.

2. In Scorsese's place are the tiresome hambone antics of Jack Nicholson, and, for whatever reason, Scorsese indulges him completely. If it weren't for the gallery of standout performances by DiCaprio, Baldwin, Sheen and others, Nicholson would've brought The Departed down in the crash and fury of a performance that feels like a varietion on his already stale Witches of Eastwick schtick. Nicholson's meant to exude evil, but there's nothing remotely threatening about the guy; he's so busy hamming it up, all wide-grinned mugging and clowning around, that he forgets that true evil resides within a cool, composed, largely silent exterior. Consider, for instance, the marvelous Ray Winstone as Mr. French, one of Costello's right-hand men, who, merely with a glance, can get a guy to tremble and piss his pants. In all his films (Sexy Beast, Cold Mountain, The Proposition are highlights), Winstone's imposing stature quietly eclipses their lesser qualities. Unfortunately, Winstone is too marginalized a performer here, and time and again I wished that the role of Costello had gone to him. If Nicholson were ditched and Winstone cast as Costello, The Departed could easily have been one of Scorsese's most fascinating treatments of evil (and one of this year's best films). by Jay Antani

(I did not think *yawn* Damon, Baldwin, Sheen, or Marky Mark were anything above average. Especially the overuse of swearing in lieu of plot development. It took all the acting ability of Beaviss and Butthead to sit and swear at each other. Especially Marky Mark swearing at Leo D and the Marky Mark-Baldwin exchanges were a farce.) Get a script!

[leemajors]

I've seen it 5 times so far. I keep inviting more family and friends each time. Great film. :tu

Saw it 3 times at the Quarry, Once at Crossroads Bijou, and once at the Mayan Palace.
Go watch it. You gotta watch it on the big screen.

:smokin

i hope you're getting in free.

[jman3000]

haha... he went to the mayan palace.

[SA210]

haha... he went to the mayan palace.
:lol More like Hoodrat Palace.

I'll stick to AMC 24 or the Quarry from now on.

[ZStomp]

Wasn't there a thread already?

:lol

[jman3000]

i recently went to the mayan palace because i'd never been there before... we had to park near the back and there was this dude pissing on the back of the building while his girldfriend stood watch.... awesome.

[batman2883]

this movie is beyond the greatest, it will win movie of the year

[JoeChalupa]

damn it! Now this movie is so hyped up there is no way it'll live up to its reputation. 3 freakin' times!!! I have a hard time departing with the $$ to see it one time let alone 3. You must have had some hot dates to do it three times. I can't wait for the DVD!

[batman2883]

yes i sure did joe.....and trust me its totally worth the money you wont leave un-satisfied

[nkdlunch]

its a decent movie, but I thought dumb at some parts. Come on... only 2 ppl in the whole department knew the identity of the undercover? I am sure in real life there are fuckups, but this was just too dumb to even be realistic IMO.

I agree w/the poster above Jack is a clown, a great clown but not beleivable as a mob boss.

Dicaprio was a A+++ and should be the reason why ppl go watch the film

[batman2883]

Matt Damon And Mark Wahlberg Did Freaking Fantatstic Too Leo Did Above All Else Way Better, Than Anyone True.....this Is By Far His Best Pic......but Mat Damon And Marky Mark Both Put In The Extra Effort They Did Great Jobs

[nkdlunch]

Batman, aren't half the movies you watch the best ever??

you sound like the Bill Walton of Cinematography :lol

[ToughActinTinactin]

its a decent movie, but I thought dumb at some parts. Come on... only 2 ppl in the whole department knew the identity of the undercover? I am sure in real life there are fuckups, but this was just too dumb to even be realistic IMO.

I agree w/the poster above Jack is a clown, a great clown but not beleivable as a mob boss.

Dicaprio was a A+++ and should be the reason why ppl go watch the film

Damn it. Oh, well, now I can wait for the DVD.

[JoeChalupa]

spoliers suck. :cuss

[batman2883]

No I Just Finished Watching The Following Movies And These Are The Ratings I Gave Them On A Star Scale

The Departed 100000 Out Of 5 Ha Haha
The Guardian 3 And A Half Out Of 5
Beerfest 4 Out Of 5(only Cause I Love Broken Lizard)
Accepted 3 Out Of 5
Employee Of The Month 3 Out Of 5
Talladega Nights 3 And A Half Out Of 5

[JoeChalupa]

The wife and I are checking it out this weekend. I'll have to ignore what I've previously read.

[batman2883]

Honestly The Departed Is Now My Favorite Movie Of All Time It Surpassed Every Other Classic On My Top 10 List

[Kori Ellis]

Come on... only 2 ppl in the whole department knew the identity of the undercover? I am sure in real life there are fuckups, but this was just too dumb to even be realistic IMO.

Not to talk too much about the movie, but this point doesn't make sense. The two people in that knew about who the undercover was were FBI - no one in the PD knew who he was. That was a point of battle between the feds and the department because the department guys thought they should be let in on it. I don't get why you even say this, "I am sure in real life there are fuckups". What fuckup are you referencing?

[ShoogarBear]

Honestly The Departed Is Now My Favorite Movie Of All Time It Surpassed Every Other Classic On My Top 10 List

Even Fried Green Tomatoes?

[batman2883]

Its 2 And A Half Hours And The Entire Time I Was Sitting At The Edge Of My Seat Wondering What Was Going To Happen Next........a Movie That Can Do That While Being That Long Is A Great Movie

[GINNNNNNNNNNNNOBILI]

How did The Grudge 2 beat The Departed in the box office this weekend? The Grudge 1 was quite possibly the worst movie ever

[batman2883]

the grudge 1 was horrible, but i heard that this one is better than part 1 who knows i had sneak passes to see this one and passed on them cause part one blowed

[Kori Ellis]

Oh and I thought Leonardo was the best in this movie. I thought Jack did a good job and I didn't mind his clowning (maybe because I know mafia/gangster people who are clowns:lol). I thought Marky Mark cussing so much was very fitting of the character. Matt Damon was good, but I thought he was the weakest actor of the group (and I think he's an excellent actor). For some reason, I think Edward Norton belonged in this cast.

Overall I give it a 8.7 out of 10.

[batman2883]

Leo's Best Movie Ever Do You Agree With That Comment Kori?
He Really Deserves Best Actor In A Movie Although I Dont Know If It Would Be Considered Supporting Actor

[batman2883]

And Marky Mark Always Plays The Best Tough Guy In Movies Just Like In Four Brothers....he's A Violent Actor Thats Why Watching "the Big Hit" Was So Funny Cause He Was A Nice Guy

[timvp]

The acting in that movie was pretty awesome. I give everyone an A+ other than that main chick and Nicholson. Nicholson I thought was too goofy for that role. When the movie was trying to be serious, he'd revert back to being The Joker or some ish.

But yeah that little guy from Titanic and Damon gave career performances.

[nkdlunch]

Not to talk too much about the movie, but this point doesn't make sense. The two people in that knew about who the undercover was were FBI - no one in the PD knew who he was.

I meant in the FBI side. colleages of those 2.



I don't get why you even say this, "I am sure in real life there are fuckups". What fuckup are you referencing?

dont wanna give more details about the movie, but I mean misunderstandings, like one cop thinking one thing and another thinking the opposite in undercover situations...

[nkdlunch]

don't forget alec baldwin he was awesome

[batman2883]

Ha Hah A Ha When Alec Baldwin Beat Up His Tech Guy Ha Ha Ha That Was Priceless

[batman2883]

Martin Sheen Did A Great Job Too

[timvp]

Oh I also don't rate the token black guy in the movie too highly. They could have gotten someone cooler.

[timvp]

don't forget alec baldwin he was awesome

Yeah on a per minute basis he might have been the best.

[cheguevara]

Oh I also don't rate the token black guy in the movie too highly. They could have gotten someone cooler.

yeah this movie was too damn Irish. My eyes hurt after a while and I thought a Leprechaun was gonna pop out of Jack's ass

[batman2883]

Fucking Anthony Anderson You're Right He Was A Piece Of Crap I Hate Him

[MannyIsGod]

I thought Marky Mark was the best per minute. He was damn good.

Fabbs hates Jack. I don't get it, but he has severe Jack hate.

[leemajors]

I thought Marky Mark was the best per minute. He was damn good.

Fabbs hates Jack. I don't get it, but he has severe Jack hate.

maybe he saw something's gotta give, that would do it.

[DirkAB]

No I Just Finished Watching The Following Movies And These Are The Ratings I Gave Them On A Star Scale

The Departed 100000 Out Of 5 Ha Haha
The Guardian 3 And A Half Out Of 5
Beerfest 4 Out Of 5(only Cause I Love Broken Lizard)
Accepted 3 Out Of 5
Employee Of The Month 3 Out Of 5
Talladega Nights 3 And A Half Out Of 5


No wonder you think that Departed is so good, look at the movies you pick to go to!!! Are you like 11 years old?

[xXx]

maaaat daaaamon

http://www.trippas.cl/arti/ene05/tamerica04.jpg

[PM5K]

LOL, I was just thinking: You are worthress Arec Bardwin, you are worthress Arec Bardwin, you've faired in every way and now my stock in you has farren....

[SA210]

Seen it 6 times now. Amazing film.

[GINNNNNNNNNNNNOBILI]

Seen it 6 times now. Amazing film.

wow

[Kori Ellis]

I don't think I could ever watch anything six times.

[cheguevara]

just off the top of my head I could watch Scarface, eraserhead, star wars, boondock saints, rocky, caddyshack 1000000000 times and still wanna watch it again

[jman3000]

it was ok... 7.5 outta 10.

[jman3000]

maybe an 8 ... it just got a bit outta hand with all the damn headshots at the end there.

[Silver21_Black20]

Good movie. I think DiCaprio did an excellent job. Definitely an award-worthy performance.

[jman3000]

:corn:

[SA210]

I don't think I could ever watch anything six times.
Well, besides the fact that I love the movie, I am also a student of film, and future film director.

So I study film alot, and when I see a great movie, of course, I like to take it apart piece by peice and study it, every scene.

I've watched alot of movies over and over again. I love movies with a passion. It's always been my dream.

:)

[Fabbs]

As to many gangstas in real life being clowns, i believe you Kori.
However as to the actor called upon to play Costello as an evil gangsta, read what Wrinkleson himself thought:

"Originally, Jack Nicholson turned down his role in the movie, but after a meeting with Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio, he was finally convinced to play the role of Frank Costello. The main reason he joined the production was because he had previously done a few comedies, and wanted to play a villain again, and he considered the character of Costello to be the ultimate incarnation of evil." imdb.com

Sidepoint I don't know how any of you could stand it when in the course of losing the playoffs to the Lakers, during the game Pop would try to console and restrain Wrinkleson as he was going off on one of his sideline rants and possibly being ejected by the refs, altho god help us that would ever happen in L.A. Disgusting of Pop. Pay attention to your team that's losing, not this over adjulated spoiled clown. :nope

[LuvBones]

Woot! I'm watching this tonight... been wanting to see it since it came out.

[IronMexican]

Just saw it. It was awesome possum.

[Fpoonsie]

Just saw it. It was awesome possum.

:lol

What an "awesome possum" bump.

[IronMexican]

just off the top of my head I could watch Scarface, eraserhead, star wars, boondock saints, rocky, caddyshack 1000000000 times and still wanna watch it again

Rocky 1 and 2 are the greatest movies of all-time. They aren't comparable. I listen to Going The Distance for my motivationals.

[Udokafan05]

It's in top 5 of all-time

[lefty]

The movie was okay I guess.....

[mardigan]

The movie was okay I guess.....
:lol
Not as good as Transformers 2 right?

[IceColdBrewski]

It's in top 5 of all-time

Top 5 what?

[IronMexican]

Alright, the departed was good, but it was no Rocky 1 or 2.

[lefty]

:lol
Not as good as Transformers 2 right?

Actually I wanted to see how people would react to my comment :lol

Although Bumblebee would beat the shit out of Mark Whalberg


Actually, I loved the Departed; badass movie

DiCaprio has zero credibility as a tough guy, but still a great movie

[balli]

It's cool. I've seen it too many times to enjoy it anymore, but it's cool.

[atxrocker]

Just saw it. It was awesome possum.

jesus fucking christ, IM, you have just now seen no country for old men and the departed in the same month, both years later? what are you going to tell us next, that you are still waiting to watch fight club?

[lefty]

jesus fucking christ, IM, you have just now seen no country for old men and the departed in the same month, both years later? what are you going to tell us next, that you are still waiting to watch fight club?

I watched Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace for the 1st time last weekend :D

[balli]

I'm not IM, but I've never seen Fight Club. Don't want to either.

[IronMexican]

jesus fucking christ, IM, you have just now seen no country for old men and the departed in the same month, both years later? what are you going to tell us next, that you are still waiting to watch fight club?

I saw that movie like 2 years ago. I was barely paying attention to it. I'll have to watch that movie by myself.

[IronMexican]

I also barely saw Pineapple Express 2 days ago.

[lefty]

I also barely saw Pineapple Express 2 days ago.

I liked it

[dirk4mvp]

Who recommended it to IM?

Tho you shouldn't have to recommend a movie like this to someone. They should just know how great it is.

[IronMexican]

Who recommended it to IM?

Tho you shouldn't have to recommend a movie like this to someone. They should just know how great it is.

I think it was JT.

[sonic21]

the Goodfellas > the Departed

[TDMVPDPOY]

isnt this a remake to the hk version infernal affairs? it had 3 installments.....

they were epic performances....

[lebomb]

Training Day > Departed

[I. Hustle]

I just saw this movie at the Mayan and it was the best movie I have seen this year. I am going to go back and watch it at McCreless and then possibly Cinemark Dollar Movies!!!!


I am so psyched!!!!

[stretch]

Training Day > Departed

lol utsa education

[lebomb]

lol utsa education


You still have that Longhorn T-shirt on?

[Trainwreck2100]

I'm not IM, but I've never seen Fight Club. Don't want to either.

i own fight club and ive never seen it

[I. Hustle]

I love the movie Fight Club. What is wrong with it? I will give you my copy so I can go get the 10th anniv. edition.

[balli]

Bah. I get it, Pitt was Norton. Cool.

Maybe it's a good movie, I don't know, but in general I don't think Chuck Palahniuk is a very note-worthy or talented or intelligent author. As most movies are worse than the book, I've just been assuming that Fight Club is vastly over-rated.

[IronMexican]

American History X was better than all the movies not named Rocky that have been named in this thread.

[dirk4mvp]

I've just been assuming that Fight Club is vastly over-rated.

Oh it is overrated big time. But it's still a good movie and worth watching.


American History X was better than all the movies not named Rocky that have been named in this thread.

lol