The Departed…
So I was surprised by this movie. But what was weird was that I knew it
was going to be good and I knew I was probably going to like it...yet I
was surprised by both. Why? Well I have despised Scorsese’s last couple
of films. It bothers me to no end that The Aviator won the Oscar for
best editing. The film was an hour fucking too long, how the hell does
it win an award for editing!?! Yes, yes I know there is more to editing
that length of film, but still, to me, that is like job number one of
editing. Anyway, The Departed still feels long, maybe 15 minutes or so,
but it delivers oh so much. I truly enjoyed so much about this film,
and I can't recommend it enough. Perhaps the only thing I really did
not like were the cards that Leonardo's character was dealt, but that
is only because his performance and character is so engaging you can't
help by sympathize and root for him. I can't think of a character in
recent films that I rallied behind as much as Leo in The Departed.
Now
my only thoughts days after are to watch the original film, Infernal
Affairs (i actually lost a bet on what the title of the film was, silly
me). I have heard from many that it is better, and Tony Leung's
performance is even better. Is it? I don't know, The Departed puts the
bar quite high. I'll let you know.
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