It's inevitable that a universally lauded motion picture - the crown jewel of the new Hollywood period and perhaps the most famous of all truly independent American productions - would be committed … more
*1/2 out of **** There's very little harm, and very little charm, to James L Brook's "How Do You Know". It's a comedy that doesn't offend, it's not too crude, and it's not stupid. … more
How Do You Know? Well, you don’t! No one does until it’s out there in the open and had undergone “stress” test. "Big stars, big budgets" does not necessary equate success … more
HOW DO YOU KNOW Written and Directed by James L. Brooks Starring Reese Witherspoon, Paul Rudd, Owen Wilson and Jack Nicholson Psychiatrist: Figure … more
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bmcintire4 posted a Quick Tip about The Departed.
July 27, 2010
The story itself did not feel like anything new but the directing and editing kept the tension high throughout the film. Everyone in the cast gave powerful deliveries and the Scorsese did an incredible … more
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Sean_Rhodes posted a Quick Tip about The Departed.
July 19, 2010
The Departed is a pretty fun movie to watch, even if there are many parts of it that are especially brutal. It's a very violent, very bloody film that drops so many F-bombs it's not even funny. But it … more
The book and the movie go well together. The movie does adequate justice to the book, and in fact brings it to life. with the movie, reading the book also gives more insight.
Real and mythical at the same time! Seemed fantastical since it was largely black and white but the acting drew you in so much it seemed real and current!
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Sean_Rhodes reviewed The Departed.
August 13, 2009
Martin Scorcesse is one of Hollywood's most beloved directors. When he made himself well known with Taxi Driver in the 70's (another fine film). The Departed is far from being Martin Scorcesse's … more
This is, without doubt, one of the greatest movies ever produced. Milos Forman won best director for his magnificent work on the adaptation of Ken Kesey's novel by the same name. But this movie is so … more
The story is set in Boston's brutal underworld, where Frank Costello (Jack Nicholson) is the all-powerful crime boss. He has mentored a young man (Matt Damon) through the police academy and now he's both … more
Pros: Outstanding cinematography; compelling story-line; outstanding acting and direction. Cons: Oh the profanity. The Bottom Line: All-n-all The Departed … more
This has been buzzing around my ears among my friends and without a doubt; it is one of the best films of all time. Mixing mental health with humor is a tough brand to sell; come to fine out it took several … more
Pros: Witty, gritty, thrilling... the best gangster film I've seen in years. Cons: A bit of a Deus ex machina ending, some predictable moments...negligable really. … more
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Cherise_Everhard reviewed The Departed.
April 28, 2007
Having heard so many good things about this film, I had to see it for myself. I won't give a plot summary of the film, as it has been done to death, instead I'll let you know the highs and lows … more
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MzJen_2_review reviewed The Departed.
March 21, 2007
It's no secret that "The Departed" is a remake of the successful Hong Kong movie. I've watched it several months ago and was very impressed. After watching "The Departed", I realized that I wanted watch … more
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BaronSamedi3 reviewed The Departed.
March 10, 2007
Pros: Jack Nicholson playing the gangster Cons: Robert De Niro not playing the gangster The Bottom Line: It's been too long since the last gangster flick … more
Cursed are those unfortunate souls who decide to experience the original version of something before experiencing the remake, be it an adaptation of a novel or, in the case of Martin Scorsese's THE DEPARTED, … more
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KevinTRod reviewed The Departed.
February 17, 2007
Here we go again. In the history of film making, there are few directors that have been praised as much as Martin Scoresese. By that same token, it's kind of strange to see a man make so many classic … more
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JP_Rocky_Raccoon reviewed The Departed.
January 21, 2007
In the mold of other gangster films, like 'Scarface' and 'Goodfellas,' Scorsese delivers more than a feather in his ample directing cap with his brilliant new movie, 'The Departed'. Featuring an all-star … more
If I recall correctly, Kirk Douglas tried for many years to produce a film based on Ken Kesey's novel. He failed but son Michael succeeded and as its producer, accepted the Academy Award for the best … more