The Departed

[Markleshark]

Seen it? I was disappointed. Anyway, does anyone know what that Rocky-kinda-Irish song was they used on it a couple of times?

Great song... Don't know what the hell it is...

[Markleshark]

If anyones interested its 'I'm Shipping up to Boston' by Dropkick Murphys.

Awesome Song. :)

[Dubba]

Seen it? I was disappointed. Anyway, does anyone know what that Rocky-kinda-Irish song was they used on it a couple of times?

Great song... Don't know what the hell it is...

I was dissapointed too - but at least it isn't typical in that there wasn't a happily-ever-after ending for the hero and his woman.

[gloss]

I really enjoyed it. Compared favorably to Infernal Affairs, the original incarnation. They changed the ending a bit to make it less Buddhist, but otherwise pretty faithful.

[spicyapple]

People are saying this is one of Scorsese's best and a bonafide Oscar contender. I'm all excited in seeing it, until they mention it's comes a second to Scorsese's Goodfellas. Goodfellas was an okay film when I saw it, didn't do much for me, so based on that comparison, I'm less excited about The Departed.

[Veritas&Equitas]

I don't know about anyone else, but I loved it. Thought it was well-paced, well-acted, and totally Scorsese...

[joepunk]

I enjoyed it. Liked the not so happy good fealing ending.

Listening to Dropkick Murphys right now :)

[Markleshark]

hehe, me too. Well I am now anyway. Lovin' it.

[Sdashiki]

Great movie.

Great acting all around.

Good story.

Less action, more drama, yet lots of death.

[uspcommuter]

Yes have seen "The Departed" ... sorry just cant give Scorsese all the credit seeing how it was a remake! Yes, I have seen the original (The infernal affairs). Major elements were missing even the pivotal morse code (slight spoiler). The original was regarded as a classic and a "must-see" in Asia and to see it gets "Hollywood-ized" and changed around to fit into american culture just doesnt sit well with me (i.e. everyone gets a happy ending and you know very what I am referring to at the end).

However, I would give credit on the acting...which is superb. As for the directing...I still dont know what makes it so great that everyone refers to when compared to the original.

Lastly, I will say it can stand on its own as a movie...but if you really want to see the movie... I suggest watching the original as well.