The Departed (2006)
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Two men from opposite sides of the law are undercover within the Massachusetts State Police and the Irish mafia, but violence and bloodshed boil when discoveries are made, and the moles are dispatched to find out their enemy's identities. Director:Martin ScorseseWriters:William Monahan (screenplay), Alan Mak (2002 screenplay Mou gaan dou), Felix Chong (2002 screenplay Mou gaan dou) |
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Top 250 #52
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Won 4 Oscars.
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53 nominations
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Cast
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Leonardo DiCaprio | ... | |
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Matt Damon | ... | |
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Jack Nicholson | ... | |
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Mark Wahlberg | ... | |
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Martin Sheen | ... | |
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Ray Winstone | ... | |
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Vera Farmiga | ... | |
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Anthony Anderson | ... | |
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Alec Baldwin | ... | |
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Kevin Corrigan | ... | |
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James Badge Dale | ... | |
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David O'Hara | ... |
Fitzy
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Mark Rolston | ... | |
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Robert Wahlberg | ... | |
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Kristen Dalton | ... | |
Storyline
In South Boston, the state police force is waging war on Irish-American organized crime. Young undercover cop Billy Costigan is assigned to infiltrate the mob syndicate run by gangland chief Frank Costello. While Billy quickly gains Costello's confidence, Colin Sullivan, a hardened young criminal who has infiltrated the state police as an informer for the syndicate, is rising to a position of power in the Special Investigation Unit. Each man becomes deeply consumed by his double life, gathering information about the plans and counter-plans of the operations he has penetrated. But when it becomes clear to both the mob and the police that there's a mole in their midst, Billy and Colin are suddenly in danger of being caught and exposed to the enemy-and each must race to uncover the identity of the other man in time to save himself. But is either willing to turn on the friends and comrades they've made during their long stints undercover? Written by Anonymous
Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis | Keywords (Spoiler Alert!) »Taglines:
Lies. Betrayal. Sacrifice. How far will you take it? See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for strong brutal violence, pervasive language, some strong sexual content and drug material. See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Trivia
Martin Scorsese had originally wanted to cast a known actress, either Kate Winslet, Emily Blunt or Hilary Swank, for the part of Madolyn. But he later decided to go with someone new instead (Vera Farmiga). See more »Goofs
Continuity: In the scene where Costigan is talking to his uncle while his mother is dying in the hospital, there is clearly a fire extinguisher on the wall in the hospital hallway. However, after the scene cuts from Costigan to the uncle and back to Costigan, the fire extinguisher is gone but the hook is still visible. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Frank Costello: I don't want to be a product of my environment. I want my environment to be a product of me. Years ago we had the church. That was only a way of saying - we had each other. The Knights of Columbus were real head-breakers; true guineas. They took over their piece of the city. Twenty years after an Irishman couldn't get a fucking job, we had the presidency. May he rest in peace. That's what the niggers don't realize. If I got one thing against the black chappies, it's this - no one gives it to you. You have to take it.
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The title doesn't appear on screen until nearly 20 minutes into the movie. See more »
Details
Release Date:
6 October 2006 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Infiltrados See more »Box Office
Budget:
$90,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$26,887,467 (USA) (8 October 2006) (3017 Screens)Gross:
$132,373,442 (USA) (18 March 2007)Company Credits
Production Co:
Warner Bros. Pictures, Plan B Entertainment, Initial Entertainment Group (IEG) See more »
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The Departed
The screenplay: Top Notch
The performances: all-star cast delivering all-star performances
The music: perfect
The Directing: Martin Scorsese at his finest and that is saying something.
Once again Scorsese delivers a film that meets or exceeds the expectations of its audience in nearly every way. There are moments of incredible tension, violence, and drama, moments where characters reveal their vulnerabilities and weakness. Comedic moments and moments of sadness and through it all a multi layered and brilliant story is told by an American film maker who once again proves Harvey Keitel correct when he said, "Maybe he (Scorsese) got what he deserves--exclusion from the mediocre."
This film is Scorsese's finest work since Raging Bull, but it is not simply about Martin Scorsese or the amazing screen play by William Monahan, it is more than an amazing score, and great cinematography. While many of the accolades for this film belong to those behind the scenes people who envisioned and directed this film. One would be remiss to not point out the great performances of an all-star cast, many of whom deliver the finest performances of long and storied careers. Martin Sheen, Alec Baldwin, Jack Nicholson, Leonardo DiCaprio and Matt Damon deliver incredible performances.
However the performance that stood out for me was Wahlberg, Mark Wahlberg's Sgt. Dignam stole every scene he was in, and he shared screen time with each of the afore mentioned actors. He gets to deliver some of the best lines, and with every scene he leaves the audience wanting more, and anticipating his next scene.
Since The Academy has had its collective heads stuck … for so long, mentioning a Scorsese picture and Oscar in the same sentence seems to be a waste of time. That being said I can not say if he will finally win the Oscar that he has deserved for so long, as his major competition (Flags of our Fathers) has yet to be released, I will say that I expect to see Wahlberg nominated for best supporting, and Leo and Damon will be pitted against one another once more, this time for best actor, Monahan will be nominated for writing, and of course Scorsese will be nominated for director. Also, it goes without saying a best picture nomination will be in order for The Departed.
That was the long version; the short version is if you like a movie with incredible performances, direction, music and visuals. If you like a layered story that is not formulaic, in short if you appreciate film making and story telling at its finest then see this film. Even with the glowing reviews of myself and others, and the high expectations they will undoubtedly bring I assure you that you will not be disappointed.