Departed, The

Scorsese’s “The Departed” is a brilliantly executed crime-thriller and the best picture from the acclaimed director since “Goodfellas”. Venturing deep into the gritty underworld of Boston where crime seems to be more of an extracurricular activity than a form of breaking the law, the atmosphere is a significant element in terms of the story’s effectiveness. DeCaprio and Damon are solid in their roles and do exceptionally well in holding their own next to veteran actor Jack Nicholson who seems to get some kind of guilty pleasure out of playing the antagonist. Monahan’s screenplay is intense and cleverly manifested, exploding with twists and turns that’ll keep you guessing until the jaw-dropping conclusion that puts a juicy cherry on this magnificent motion picture. “The Departed” is a must see!