I typically like Martin Scorsese movies. It think it has to do with his understanding of when and how to make a cut. The Departed was no exception. This movie had a great cast, above average theme music, and superb pacing. I especially like the deft way that Scorsese got through all the prologue without getting bogged down in minutia. Scorsese sure knows how to get a movie started. The only actor's performance that I wouldn't give at least a 8 out of 10 was Matt Damon. Personally, the character lacked an on screen moment of self-doubt. Somehow, I missed an opportunity to see him without his facade. On the flip side, I very much enjoyed the performance of Vera Farmiga as doctor/girlfriend of Damon/DeCaprio. I especially like the way that I could see the moment she "broke" and internally broke up with Matt Damon. Some of the positives were: killer dialogue filled with cursing; Kudos Marky Mark Whalberg, the pure paranoia that was Leonardo DeCaprio, and Jack Nicholson's unadulterated contempt for everyone but himself.
Ratings:
Forensic Psychologists: See it
Frat Boys: See it
Snitches: See it
Family Values Committees: Skip it
People with clinical "trust" issues: Skip it
On a scale from Jordash jeans to Hammer pants, I give The Departed 4 out of 5 stars.
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