For me, normally Martin Scorsese films are like drinking coffee. I do not hail coffee as my addiction, or it's the greatest thing on earth. It's good, but not all the time. Generally, the products of Scorsese are hard to swallow, but good when it's inside of you. It gets you thinking a lot. The scenes are very memorable. I still remember very vividly a scene in "The Aviator" where Howard Hughes glides his hands along a plane, admiring the shape and design. So, Scorsese shows are not pop-corn movies and it doesn't appeal to everybody. But surprisingly, there's so much to offer in "The Departed". It's kind of easier to swallow. I felt that it's not overrated, and it deserves the Oscars. It's the perfect cop and villain movie which is one of it's kind. I have not watched "Infernal Affairs" yet, but I hail this material as brilliant work even if it's the same with the Hong-Kong version. Mark Whalberg's character is hard to forget which most would agree with me, and Jack Nicholson shines as usual. In fact, most of the memorable scenes are having Jack inside. All of it.
(4.5 out of 5 candies)
1 comments:
hey, i've watched both HK n Hollywood versions. This time u gotta trust me, HK version is better, though i agree the departed is great :)
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