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Post by Boz on Jan 21, 2007 21:34:28 GMT
The Departed  (2006/Scorsese)Excellent comeback film. While Scorsese's work since Casino has had some good moments here and there, he hasn't had a 3 star film in over a decade. Cast was great, especially Alec Baldwin and Nicholson. Story was convoluted but interesting, and while it dragged a little in the middle, the ending made up for it. Scorsese opts for a pretty simple lighting style, except for one notable exception where Nicholson is cast in a devilish red glow in one scene. And some of the trademark Scorsese camera work was back. Overall, great film.
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Post by Boz on Jan 21, 2007 21:35:47 GMT
The Departed(2006/Martin Scorsese)   [First Viewing] A cop tries to infiltrate the Irish mob, while a member on the force is working as an informant.Think of it as a Scorsese film on heroin. It's easily his most fast paced film. The plot is often confusing, and it doesn't help that the film never slows down to take a breath, but the performances are incredible, especially Damon, though all are getting an equal amount of praise. The level of testosterone that this film generates is almost unbearable at times; it's Scorsese's version of a Hollywood action flick I suppose, and while it's certainly not on the level of his earlier masterpieces, it's certainly a Scorsese picture. And it's probably the only Scorsese picture that I would consider a guilty pleasure. |
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Post by Boz on Jan 21, 2007 21:36:33 GMT
The Departed (2006) First Viewing
Director: Martin Scorcese
Rating:  [/i] Please. Someone. Get Marty an Oscar now. Wonderful cast, amazing script by William Monohan and as always, amazing direction by Marty. Amazing stuff.[/quote] |
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Post by Boz on Jan 21, 2007 21:37:15 GMT
The Departed was awesome, very egaging. Another great movie from Scorsese. I loved every minute of it, even DiCaprio wasn't dragging it down. Wahlberg and Sheen and Baldwin and Damon are great. Great Scorsese use of music. Definitely be buying it when it comes on DVD. |
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Post by Boz on Jan 21, 2007 21:41:45 GMT
The Departed (2006/Scorsese)2nd viewings are always more satisfying. Really enjoyed Nicholson and Baldwin's performances, Scorsese's humor shined through more, and his directing techniques are the best we've seen in years. Yes, it's a bit long, but there are no long sections that drag, and the ending more than makes up for it. A masterful film for my favorite director, perhaps his 5th or 6th best. And he's one of the few directors where that's actually saying something. See it, see it, see it, if you have not. After how long I'd been waiting for this film, it is just so satisfying.
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Post by Boz on Jan 21, 2007 22:21:42 GMT
The Departed - (Martin Scorsese;2006;USA) Two moles on opposite sides of the law are pitted against each other when mob boss Frank Costello learns of the police mole.While it looked as if Scorsese wouldn't blow our minds as much as he used to, he belts out his best film since Goodfellas. Nicholson and Dicaprio are on the mark in their roles with strong support from Damon, Wahlberg, and Sheen. The best supporting performance came from Ray Winstone who I wish to see more of after this and The Proposition. The music is also excellent from The Stones' "Shelter" to the wonderful Van Morrison/Waters/The Band version of "Comfortably Numb" with all others in between from Lennon to Nas. Overall Scorsese brings us a trenchant direction that produces a crime film that pulls you into it's story. The Departed - (Martin Scorsese;2005;USA) Two moles on opposite sides of the law are pitted against each other.Scorsese's best film since Casino. The story, backed by great performances and directing manages to be very engaging and effective even on the second viewing. As always Scorsese provides great direction, cinematography, and music as well. "Shipping off the Boston" by Dropkicking Murphys, "Comfortably Numb" by Roger Waters and Van Morison, and of course "Gimme Shelter" by The Rolling Stones. It may also be Dicaprio's best performance. Jack Nicholson shines the most however with his great adlibbing and of course Ray Whinstone is wonderful. The second best of 2006. |
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Post by Capo on Apr 7, 2007 13:27:57 GMT
The Departed
Martin Scorsese 2006 USA
Both the Boston Mob and police force employ spies in each other's camp…
An engaging thriller, both very funny and often quite shocking - Scorsese manipulates the volume so well that the brutal gunshots and splatters of blood inject as much power as possible in otherwise more quieter moments. He has assembled another fine cast, with everybody in just the right place, including a show-stealer from Mark Wahlberg. It is of little visual interest, but is edited with the same pace as Cape Fear, and what begins as a casual, run-of-the-mill remake emerges as a powerful, thrilling, topsy-turvy exploration of masculinity, and, more specifically, rats ratting each other out and not getting away with it. Impressive.
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Post by Boz on Apr 7, 2007 13:34:24 GMT
I don't quite get all the fuss over Wahlberg here. Don't get me wrong, I'm definitely a fan of his, but would he be getting so much attention had he not been so vital to the conclusion? I personally preferred Baldwin and Nicholson.
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Post by Capo on Apr 7, 2007 13:37:21 GMT
I didn't expect him in the conclusion. When he popped up, I was very pleased that my favourite actor in the piece ended the film.
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