The Departed

By Bikas Mishra • Nov 19th, 2006 • Filed under: Hollywood, Movies

Not the Story but Storytelling that matters..

A thriller, with a plot almost in public memory would make things difficult for any director. Nonetheless, The Departed succeeds to keep you at the edge and make the viewing thoroughly enjoyable.

This is a story of never-ending rivalry between the police and mafia don. And moles infiltrating both the organizations. A perennial fight with occasional twists.

Those who have seen Infernal Affairs know the story, for others it’s not difficult to guess. However Scorsese proves again it’s not the story but the storytelling that matters.

Film opens with a brilliant montage cutting back and forth in time and the background is set for a thrilling experience. Editing plays a key role in Scorsese’s films. Impressive use of flashbacks, almost two time-tracks running parallel, past intersecting the present effortlessly creating a matchless experience at times.

If you are expecting another masterpeice like Taxi Driver or The Last Temptation of Christ, you might return home disappointed but if you are looking for a great movie, it’s right there.

Title: The Departed (2006)

Directed by: Martin Scorsese

Written by: William Monahan, Sui Fai Mak

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