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UteStar · 10-06-2006, 09:34 PM

The new movie 'The Departed' starring Jack Nicholson, Leo Dicaprio, Mark Wahlberg, Matt Damon, etc is getting some smokin' reviews to the tune of 92% positive critics review from Rotten Tomatoes. I am planning on seeing it Saturday night but I was hoping someone would be seeing it beforehand...if so, post your review. Thanks.

fusnik11 · 10-06-2006, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by UteStar

The new movie 'The Departed' starring Jack Nicholson, Leo Dicaprio, Mark Wahlberg, Matt Damon, etc is getting some smokin' reviews to the tune of 92% positive critics review from Rotten Tomatoes. I am planning on seeing it Saturday night but I was hoping someone would be seeing it beforehand...if so, post your review. Thanks.

I'll be seeing it tonight, but won't get on again until Monday.

I'm stoked, Ebert and Roeper loved the film and the reviews look solid. I was unaware it's based off of an Asian film.

Jeff Lebowski · 10-06-2006, 10:50 PM

I can't wait to see it. As I have said before, this is my favorite genre (mob movies).

UteStar · 10-08-2006, 02:05 PM

Well, I just saw 'The Departed' last night and it was fabulous. Seriously...terrific movie. All of the acting was very good, but some stood out:

Mark Wahlberg was great. Very funny, very crude and interesting. Though we didn't get to know his character too much, he did a good job in his role.

Leo--man, he stepped up and was great as well. You felt for his character and you cheered him on.

Matt Damon--man, seriously, does this guy ever pick bad roles and for all the roles he does take, he does great with them.

Jack Nicholson was solid (he was not his normal over the top self but still intense)...and the two characters that played the shrink and Frenchie were both believable.

The story is difficult at times in terms of language and violence but the show keeps your attention. Well done and I will watch it again sooner rather than later.

fusnik11 · 10-09-2006, 03:21 PM

I watched it this weekend and literally felt sick as I walked out. I felt real empty as if I had just wasted two hours of my time hoping for a fantastic finish but getting a kick in the groin instead.

Few things from the film:

-Fearless and this film are the best movies I've seen this year and I don't think it is even close. Little Miss Sunshine was great but I am getting tired of the low budget coming to life film.

-Leo was amazing. I thought he was by far the best actor in the movie. Sheen and Wahlberg were also amazing. There might be too many good performances to get all the actors the nominations they deserve.

-The ending was difficult and it smelt of an Eastern film.

fuegote · 10-09-2006, 04:48 PM

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-The ending was difficult and it smelt of an Eastern film.

it should, it's a remake of an Eastern film.

10-06-2006, 09:34 PM	#1
UteStar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,817	The Departed The new movie 'The Departed' starring Jack Nicholson, Leo Dicaprio, Mark Wahlberg, Matt Damon, etc is getting some smokin' reviews to the tune of 92% positive critics review from Rotten Tomatoes. I am planning on seeing it Saturday night but I was hoping someone would be seeing it beforehand...if so, post your review. Thanks.

10-06-2006, 10:50 PM	#3
Jeff Lebowski Charon Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In the heart of darkness (Provo) Posts: 9,564	I can't wait to see it. As I have said before, this is my favorite genre (mob movies). __________________ "... the arc of the universe is long but it bends toward justice." Martin Luther King, Jr.

10-08-2006, 02:05 PM	#4
UteStar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,817	Well, I just saw 'The Departed' last night and it was fabulous. Seriously...terrific movie. All of the acting was very good, but some stood out: Mark Wahlberg was great. Very funny, very crude and interesting. Though we didn't get to know his character too much, he did a good job in his role. Leo--man, he stepped up and was great as well. You felt for his character and you cheered him on. Matt Damon--man, seriously, does this guy ever pick bad roles and for all the roles he does take, he does great with them. Jack Nicholson was solid (he was not his normal over the top self but still intense)...and the two characters that played the shrink and Frenchie were both believable. The story is difficult at times in terms of language and violence but the show keeps your attention. Well done and I will watch it again sooner rather than later.

10-09-2006, 03:21 PM	#5
fusnik11 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 2,506	I watched it this weekend and literally felt sick as I walked out. I felt real empty as if I had just wasted two hours of my time hoping for a fantastic finish but getting a kick in the groin instead. Few things from the film: -Fearless and this film are the best movies I've seen this year and I don't think it is even close. Little Miss Sunshine was great but I am getting tired of the low budget coming to life film. -Leo was amazing. I thought he was by far the best actor in the movie. Sheen and Wahlberg were also amazing. There might be too many good performances to get all the actors the nominations they deserve. -The ending was difficult and it smelt of an Eastern film.