Crime Thriller Masterpiece Now Streaming on Netflix
In the world of crime dramas, "The Departed" (2006) stands out as one of the best, according to Mark Johnson of Awards Daily. This star-studded mob opera, spiked with grimy underworld detail and juiced with adrenaline and suspicion, has been hailed as one of the best crime dramas ever made.
Set in South Boston, Massachusetts, the movie centers on two main characters leading double lives. Leonardo DiCaprio plays Billy Costigan, a recent police academy graduate who is assigned to infiltrate the Irish mob syndicate led by crime boss Frank Costello, portrayed by Jack Nicholson. Meanwhile, Matt Damon plays Colin Sullivan, a mole for Costello embedded within the Boston police department's Special Investigation Unit.
As Billy and Sullivan work covertly to uncover the other's identity, the tension escalates, leading to a violent climax. The story delves into themes of lies, betrayal, and sacrifice as both the police and the mob realize there is a mole within their ranks.
Directed by Martin Scorsese, "The Departed" boasts outstanding performances and tight direction. Roger Ebert gave the film 4 stars, describing it as "an examination of conscience." The movie has a Rotten Tomatoes score of 91% based on 286 reviews, although it ranks behind some of Scorsese's other classics like Goodfellas (94%) and Raging Bull (92%).
Nearly 20 years have passed since its release, and "The Departed" is now available for streaming on Netflix. If you haven't seen it yet, or if it's been a while since you last watched it, it's worth revisiting this gripping thriller.
"The Departed" is an adaptation of the Hong Kong crime drama "Internal Affairs." The trailer for the movie can be found online, offering a glimpse into the intense and suspenseful world that awaits viewers. Join Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson, Mark Wahlberg, Martin Sheen, Vera Farmiga, and Alec Baldwin in this captivating journey through the underworld.
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- "The Departed (2006) is considered one of the best crime movies on Netflix, offering a suspenseful and intense journey through the underworld, starrring Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson and more."
- "In August, some of the best new movies to stream on Netflix include the acclaimed crime thriller 'The Departed', directed by Martin Scorsese and based on the Hong Kong drama 'Internal Affairs'."
