I know it's the worst of all cliches, but....
If you see only one movie this year, see "The Departed".
It's fcuking awesome. Jack hasn't been this good since "As Good As It Gets" or maybe even "The Shining"; Matt Damon does an amazing job at playing an a-hole; DiCaprio has finally become a mature actor -- he's no longer the kid-like actor of movies past; and Baldwin is halarious as his quirky self.
Although the story is a remake of a 2000-something Japanese film, Scorcese does a great job with character development and, of course, bloody violence. While the Japanese version was based on a Japanese police forces (so I'm told), this version is based on the Irish-Boston Community/State Police Force. I've never been to Boston, but the accents sounded believable to me.
The action isn't edge of your seat, but the writing and suspense is. Halfway through the movie, you'll find yourself leaning forward and head-on-chin. Just like everyone else in the theatre.
Expect at least 4 Oscar nominations: Best Picture, Director, Actor, and Supporting Actor.
Wicked.
If you see only one movie this year, see "The Departed".
It's fcuking awesome. Jack hasn't been this good since "As Good As It Gets" or maybe even "The Shining"; Matt Damon does an amazing job at playing an a-hole; DiCaprio has finally become a mature actor -- he's no longer the kid-like actor of movies past; and Baldwin is halarious as his quirky self.
Although the story is a remake of a 2000-something Japanese film, Scorcese does a great job with character development and, of course, bloody violence. While the Japanese version was based on a Japanese police forces (so I'm told), this version is based on the Irish-Boston Community/State Police Force. I've never been to Boston, but the accents sounded believable to me.
The action isn't edge of your seat, but the writing and suspense is. Halfway through the movie, you'll find yourself leaning forward and head-on-chin. Just like everyone else in the theatre.
Expect at least 4 Oscar nominations: Best Picture, Director, Actor, and Supporting Actor.
Wicked.