'The Departed'

aaharvel
aaharvel Posts: 4,489
edited April 2010 in Music & Movies
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/departed/

looking great so far.. perhaps this is the one that will land Scorsese his well-deserved Oscar for best director. Imo he's long overdue considering he's put out classics like Taxi Driver, The Last Temptation, and Goodfellas.

I'll go see this tomorrow on opening day. Unless something major comes out from now until Oscar time, it looks like this movie and United 93 are the frontrunners thus far.
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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited October 2006
    Yeah, this is a definite must see. Jack is one of my faves.
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited October 2006
    Looks like its gonna be a good one. I look forward to your review.
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited October 2006
    This looks awesome. The only thing I'm not looking forward to is all the fake Boston accents. The movies just never get it right....
    If you will it, dude, it is no dream.
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  • AndyGwis
    AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
    edited October 2006
    This one definitely looks intriguing. . . I'm just hoping it doesn't turn out like the last few "Dream Teams" where you have too many "me" guys wanting all the credit and not enough role players.

    But, I think in this movie, Matt Damon can be a Robert Horry; doesn't need a big part through the whole thing, but will step up when given the chance. And, I don't see a Stephan Marbury or Baron Davis in the cast, which is also a good sign.

    Hope it's good! Hope my basketball analogy made sense. . .
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  • Danny Tse
    Danny Tse Posts: 5,206
    edited October 2006
    I wonder how it will be when compared to the original.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited October 2006
    Anything is better than reading subtitles.
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  • KrazyMofo24
    KrazyMofo24 Posts: 1,210
    edited October 2006
    Watched it last night movie was great.

    Fearless was also good.
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  • BaggedLancer
    BaggedLancer Posts: 6,371
    edited October 2006
    I saw it last night and being from boston i had a bit more appreciation for it. Despite the accents being WAYYYYYY overdone and rediculous, it was a great movie.
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  • begbie
    begbie Posts: 630
    edited October 2006
    The original all the way.

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23298&highlight=infernal+affairs

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10673&highlight=infernal+affairs

    Even if Scorsese wins an Oscar, the source material will always be joined at the hip with this one. No matter how hard the creditors hide Infernal Affairs as it's source, cause in time everyone is gonna know The Departed is a "REMAKE" of an already modern day classic. Just like Seven Samurai and the Magnificent Seven ..........end rant
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  • mrbigbluelight
    mrbigbluelight Posts: 9,838
    edited October 2006
    dorokusai wrote:
    Anything is better than reading subtitles.

    I don't know..... we always turn the subtitles on.

    Read any good movies lately ?
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  • Ern Dog
    Ern Dog Posts: 2,237
    edited October 2006
    What is the brand name of the audio gear shown in Matt Dameon's house in the movie? It looked beautiful. Did anybody else notice it?
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  • BaggedLancer
    BaggedLancer Posts: 6,371
    edited October 2006
    McIntosh, super expensive


    http://www.mcintoshlabs.com/

    i want my 1000 bucks
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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited October 2006
    Yep, noticed the McIntosh gear. :eek:

    Loved the movie, and mostly because they delved into the humanistic aspect of the characters rather than just seeing how many people they could kill. Kind of like the Soprano's in that respect only.

    The accents were terrible on Matt Damon's end, but the others didn't bother me as much.

    Must own DVD for me, and once again I am reminded why I don't go to the theater anymore. Ugh, eventually I'll learn my lesson.
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited October 2006
    Ha, Matt Damon's actually from Boston, so while the accent may have been a little exaggerated, that's about as close as it gets. :)

    Thought the movie was fantastic though. Saw it in a theater out in Portland. I usually never go to theaters around here, but in the suburbia of Portland I didn't have a problem. Draw your own conclusions.
    If you will it, dude, it is no dream.
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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited October 2006
    bobman1235 wrote:
    Ha, Matt Damon's actually from Boston, so while the accent may have been a little exaggerated, that's about as close as it gets. :)

    Thought the movie was fantastic though. Saw it in a theater out in Portland. I usually never go to theaters around here, but in the suburbia of Portland I didn't have a problem. Draw your own conclusions.

    I know he is, but he also doesn't talk like that in his normal speaking voice, which is what is so amusing. He way overdid the southie accent. If you say it's spot on, cool, but it seemed the most ridiculous to me. :confused:
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  • BaggedLancer
    BaggedLancer Posts: 6,371
    edited October 2006
    Demiurge wrote:
    I know he is, but he also doesn't talk like that in his normal speaking voice, which is what is so amusing. He way overdid the southie accent. If you say it's spot on, cool, but it seemed the most ridiculous to me. :confused:


    Gonna have to agree with Bobman and say Damon was the closest. If you lived in Boston it definately is easiest to associate the accent we have with what Damon was using.

    And just for reference, I wouldn't so much say it's a "southie accent" as people from all over the Boston area have heavy accents. In and out of the city.

    As far as being rediculous, yes the way people in Boston speak may be rediculous to you, but as far as I am concerned, everyone else in the rest of the country outside Boston speak funny and rediculous:p

    Mark
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  • Home Theatre
    Home Theatre Posts: 469
    edited October 2006
    This movie was amazing. The acting was so good. I saw this in a DTS theatre which added to the experience.
    Everything I own burned in the fire!!!!!!!!!!
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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited October 2006
    Alright, answer me this;

    See it in the theater or watch it on DVD the first chance I get?
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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited October 2006
    Shizelbs wrote:
    Alright, answer me this;

    See it in the theater or watch it on DVD the first chance I get?

    Well, this is the first movie I have seen in the theater in probably 2 years. Take it for what it's worth. I will be seeing Flags of Our Fathers on Friday afternoon as well, so I would suggest that one be seen in the theaters as well.
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  • Sami
    Sami Posts: 4,634
    edited October 2006
    Propably DVD. Have Internal Affairs in hand as well.
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited October 2006
    Two thumbs up! PQ was great too.
    Never Forget
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited October 2006
    one of the few best movies (of my taste) that I have watched this year, DVD or otherwise. Wait, that's explain why I like Sopranos and Goodfellas.
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited October 2006
    I will Netflix this one.
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  • Strong Bad
    Strong Bad Posts: 4,278
    edited November 2006
    Caught this one last night. I loved it! Super cool movie.

    Jack Nicholson and Leonardo Dicaprio were superb!

    The DVD will be purchased when released.
    No excuses!
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  • opus
    opus Posts: 1,252
    edited February 2007
    Anybody pick this up today? I think this is one that I will want to watch again. It kind of has a cool flow to it. I'm curious to know if there are any Bluray/hddvd watchers out there. What are your thoughts on PQ? I've been watching during the day and probably not the best lighting conditions. Still have not made up my "hi-def" mind. I'm only half way through.....dinner intermission;)
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  • millerman 3732
    millerman 3732 Posts: 1,488
    edited February 2007
    I saw the SD vesion last night, PQ was fair but the sound track was great, I don't know why but it was LOUD, very loud, I had to turn down my receiver 10dbs to get to a comfortable level, but this just may have been me. I have the HD DVD version on the way from Netflix it should be here tomarrow and I'll post back on the PQ. Now with all that being said this movie was nothing like I thought it would be, I spent the whole time tring to figure out what was going to happen next thinking that there had to be some kind of twist to it but there wasn't one, it was very staight foward what you see is what you get. Can't wait to see it again and just watch it and not set and try and figure out everything.
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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited February 2007
    The PQ on the HDDVD is fantastic. The movie is also wonderful, but I saw it in the theater first. :)
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited February 2007
    Got it Netflixed today....
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  • Billm57
    Billm57 Posts: 689
    edited February 2007
    opus wrote:
    Anybody pick this up today? I think this is one that I will want to watch again. It kind of has a cool flow to it. I'm curious to know if there are any Bluray/hddvd watchers out there. What are your thoughts on PQ? I've been watching during the day and probably not the best lighting conditions. Still have not made up my "hi-def" mind. I'm only half way through.....dinner intermission;)

    sure did..picked up the cool looking limited edition from Best Buy in that cool looking steel case ..the 2 disc version is worth the 22 buck price of admission for the Scorcese on Scorcese documentary alone
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited February 2007
    Just watched it. It sucked. My wife hated it, too.

    The editing was choppy and the story lacked cohesion. It was about an hour too long.

    Jack was a great villian, though. Good SQ. Otherwise, it was disappointing.
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