| The Departed [Blu-ray] | ![The Departed [Blu-ray]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51abqgs2CnL._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | Director: Martin Scorsese
Actors: Leonardo Dicaprio, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson, Mark Wahlberg
Studio: Warner Home Video
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:  450 reviews
Sales Rank: 1304
Format: Dvd-video
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), French (Dubbed), Spanish (Dubbed)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Media: Blu-ray
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 151
Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 6.7 x 5.3 x 0.5
MPN: WARBR111729
UPC: 085391117292
EAN: 0085391117292
ASIN: B000M5AJQI
Theatrical Release Date: 2006
Release Date: February 13, 2007
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Two men from opposite sides of the law are undercover within the massachusetts state police & the irish mafia but violence & bloodshed boil when discoveries are made & the moles are dispatched to find out their enemys identities. Studio: Warner Home Video Release Date: 02/13/2007 Starring: Leonardo Dicaprio Jack Nicholson Run time: 151 minutes Rating: R
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Martin Scorsese makes a welcome return to the mean streets (of Boston, in this case) with The Departed, hailed by many as Scorsese's best film since Casino. Since this crackling crime thriller is essentially a Scorsese-stamped remake of the acclaimed 2002 Hong Kong thriller Infernal Affairs, the film was intensely scrutinized by devoted critics and cinephiles, and while Scorsese's intense filmmaking and all-star cast deserve ample acclaim, The Departed is also worthy of serious re-assessment, especially with regard to what some attentive viewers described as sloppy craftsmanship (!), notably in terms of mismatched shots and jagged continuity. But no matter where you fall on the Scorsese appreciation scale, there's no denying that The Departed is a signature piece of work from one of America's finest directors, designed for maximum impact with a breathtaking series of twists, turns, and violent surprises. It's an intricate cat-and-mouse game, but this time the cat and mouse are both moles: Colin Sullivan (Matt Damon) is an ambitious cop on the rise, planted in the Boston police force by criminal kingpin Frank Costello (Jack Nicholson). Billy Costigan (Leonardo DiCaprio) is a hot-tempered police cadet who's been artificially disgraced and then planted into Costello's crime operation as a seemingly trustworthy soldier. As the multilayered plot unfolds (courtesy of a scorching adaptation by Kingdom of Heaven screenwriter William Monahan), Costigan and Sullivan conduct a volatile search for each other (they're essentially looking for "themselves") while simultaneously wooing the psychiatrist (Vera Farmiga) assigned to treat their crime-driven anxieties. Such convenient coincidences might sink a lesser film, but The Departed is so electrifying that you barely notice the plot-holes. And while Nicholson's profane swagger is too much "Jack" and not enough "Costello," he's still a joy to watch, especially in a film that's additionally energized by memorable (and frequently hilarious) supporting roles for Alec Baldwin, Mark Wahlberg, and a host of other big-name performers. The Departed also makes clever and plot-dependent use of cell-phones, to the extent that it couldn't exist without them. Powered by Scorsese's trademark use of well-chosen soundtrack songs (from vintage rock to Puccini's operas), The Departed may not be perfect, but it's one helluva ride for moviegoers, proving popular enough to become the biggest box-office hit of Scorsese's commercially rocky career. --Jeff Shannon
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Crime Drama that is a wild ride from beginning to end December 2, 2008
I picked up this film primarily because of the fact that one of my favorite actors (Jack Nicholson - Frank Costello) has a starring role in it. For his acting the the movie, I surely was not disappointed. The Departed is a film with Mind-blowing plot variations and shocking revelations which culminates in a violent and stunning end.
Leonardo DiCaprio (Billy Costigan) and Matt Damon (Colin Sullivan) are both in very interesting roles, seemingly polar opposites, who actually have more in common than they would ever realize. Placed as a mole in Frank Costello's criminal enterprise, Billy Costigan was a young recruit, chosen by his superiors to infiltrate and ultimately take down the organization from the top. Colin Sullivan, on the other hand, groomed from a young age by Frank, becomes a sucessful trooper, right out of the academy. He becomes a mole for Frank, feeding him information on department activity in an attempt to prolong and save his enterprise. Colin looks to Frank as the father figure, and Frank seems to take Billy under his wing as well.
What follows is a stellar performance by the entire cast, with a story that is as intense, as it is violent, profane and shocking.
One warning, the film clocks in over 2 hours, and you cannot miss a minute of it without being lost... However, even with the length of the movie, it doesn't ever seem to lag, I couldn't imagine that any of this movie should be cut. A very compelling, imaginative and true to life plot with an ending that will leave you in a stunned silence of contemplation.
Great movie and a must have November 25, 2008
Just look at the cast and you'll know right away this is a must have. This movie has it all, great acting, twists, and tons of suspense. It's a must see for everyone and a terrifically made movie. Another masterpiece from the master himself, Scorcese.
Get this Blu-Ray!
 A Great Format For A Great Movie November 10, 2008
The title of this review pretty much says it all. There is not a lot of action in this flick, but the music is killer. The blu-ray audio enhances this. Visually, on my system, the blacks are black and the colors are brilliant. I highly recommend this movie for blu-ray.
 I had such consideration... October 8, 2008
0 out of 7 found this review helpful
...for Martin Scorcese that I feel very sorry for his precocious senility. I can't think of any other explanation (there is no excuse) for mistaking di Caprio for an actor (which is about as ludicrous as mistaking McDos for restaurants). And, since he's persisting in polluting the screens with something whose only merit is he never will be a "Has Been" (since he never was anything in the first place), from now on I will keep clear from Scorcese's movies.
 been done at least a million times October 4, 2008
0 out of 4 found this review helpful
This is a classic mob story about trust, betrayal, back stabbing and deception. Where the coppers have a rat and the gangsters have a rat and how each try to flush the others informant out. The action was minimal the sex was less and no twist ending here folks. The acting was good but nothing top notch. Personally I think Wahlberg's character was plaid the best. Dicaprio plaid a convincing roll during the emotional scenes. Its a story that's been done at least a million times but Its worth at least 1 viewing but don't expect anything new or worth talking about at the water cooler so to speak.
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