Is the movie The Departed an instant classic ?

Question

I am 19 years old and some of my favorite movies are from the 80s and 90s. The Departed was the best movie I have ever seen in theater. What is your opinion those of you who are 30yrs +

Answer 1

The departed was a great movie, but a remake of a asian movie called the Internal affairs (2002). When I watched Internal affairs I thought what a great movie it was .. and how popular it would be if it was an american film with american actors .. I still think the original was better .. the suspense .. but I wasnt surprised when The Departed was also good.

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Answer 2

Now I know that 'The Departed' is based off of the Hong Kong movie 'WuJianDao', but Scorsese really grabs hold of a great story and brings it to the American Screen. My father grew up in Boston and when we walked out of the theater he couldn't stop talking about how authentic the environment and attitude was. Then there's the acting in which the lead actors (Nicholson, DiCaprio, Damon) not only give stunningly entertaining performances, but you become engulfed in each one's perspective and dilemmas. The smaller roles that of (Baldwin, Walberg, Sheen) are supporting roles that remind me of Jesus Quintana from 'The Big Lebowski', by this I mean that their screen time is limited but they make lasting impressions that you cherish each and every scene they are in, Alec Baldwin especially. The story itself starts off with the basic intro of the players and the setting, but you'll find yourself slowing following each and every plot twist and rooting back and forth for the good guys and for the bad guys. If you're a Scorsese fan, which I am, I think you will appreciate this film. You can clearly see the Scorsese touch ranging from the cinematography and of course the music, it's great to hear "Gimme Shelter" again, but "Comfortably Numb" played in so well. It's another gangster flick from Scorsese, yet this one stands alone because feels so fresh and most would agree Scorsese does gangster films the best; so why not let him. Oscar worthy, the acting I certainly hope; this is DiCaprio's best role since 'The Aviator' which was his best role since 'Gangs of New York', am I seeing a pattern here. But my lasting impression wasn't concerned with the politics of the golden statue; my lasting impression was that I had sat through 2 and half hours of brilliant and especially entertaining storytelling. Thank you Mr. Scorsese.

Answer 3

47 yrs old --it is a good film but far from a classic and the term instant classic is an oxymoron. Classics stand the test of TIME. I don't see it winning best pic but it may well be nominated.

Answer 4

Well to begin with it is Scorsese, so i went into it with pretty high expectations. Usually when i do that i come out with many criticisms towards the film, but with the Departed i was blown away. It was so well done. Excellent wiriting, directing, acting, hell even the soundtrack kicked ***. definitely a classic. it's good to see they still sometimes do make em like they used to.

Answer 5

It's a classic for sure, it'll be up there with the Godfather.