#74: The Departed (2006) August 6, 2007
Posted by badblokebob in : Thriller, Martin Scorsese, Crime, 2000s, 4 stars, 2007, remakes , trackback2006 | Martin Scorsese | 145 mins | DVD | 18 / R
An all-star cast lead Scorsese’s Oscar-winning remake of Hong Kong action thriller Infernal Affairs. It’s an unusual yet striking mix of elements: cops vs. robbers thriller, gangster drama, relationships of those who protect/threaten us drama, and several more. It winds up with an unusual feel for structure and pace, though is never less than stylish. Having not seen many of Scorsese’s earlier films it’s hard for me to say if this is up to standard, as many say it is; but I still believe Greengrass’ United 93 was more deserving of the Best Director nods. As I did earlier this year with The Prestige, my rating errs on the side of caution.
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