Synopsis: A gangster's protégé enters the Boston police force, where he acts as the gangster's informant. Meanwhile, a graduate from the Massachusetts police is co-opted by his employers to infiltrate that gangster's organization.
Appraisal: This is a remake of a Hong Kong film which I have not seen, called Infernal Affairs. 'The Departed' is a cerebral cat-and-mouse game, very well concocted except for the last act and some minor details. Why wouldn't Costigan just play dumb after finding out about Sullivan, collecting his money and splitting? His actions then make absolutely no sense, giving the events after that a very ridiculous aspect - especially when you think about all the gratuitous violence entailed. I have to remark also that the small preamble of the film, showing some riots and a monologue, is completely unnecessary and pretentious - even if I eventually discover what they have to do with what follows them. I would like to add to my remarks those of Frank Dudley Berry, Jr., a IMDb user who made some very intelligent observations about the later developments in the plot. In fact, I suggest you go to the IMDb Users Comments section for this film and select the "Hate It" option. There are many, many other very questionable plot points that were mentioned there, although I think they are not of crucial relevance to the enjoyment of the film.
Rating: 68
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