"The Departed"

DH and I saw The Departed today and were impressed with it. I'm not going to spoil anything, don't worry.

On the drive home, DH decides to call his Dad, who is a movie buff, to tell him about the movie.

So he answers the phone and DH starts telling him about it. DH says, "Martin Scorcese really did a great job, it might even be better than Goodfellas."

To which my FIL says, "Do you want me to tell him you said that? He should be out in a few minutes."

My FIL is an upscale limo driver and apparently, "Marty" specifically requests him whenever he needs a limo. he just so happened to be in the limo, waiting for him when we called.

I keep forgetting the list of people he drives around, because he's so nonchalant about it. My FIL is a very likeable guy, so he gets a lot of return business.

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wow that is sooo cool!!

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My parents said it was BORING< too long and too hyped up

My gilfriend know Martin from work in manhattan and said he is such a cool guy, very laid back and humble

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i saw it- i thought it was great- lots of suprises out of nowhere

i think it was the first REALLY great movie in a long time

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wow, that's so cool!

Great review...maybe I'll see it

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Dh and i are going to see it this weekend, looking forward to it!

That is really cool that your FIL gets to drive around celebs!

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We saw it yesterday and loved it. Great Gangster shoot um up movie.

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I saw it last night.... LOVED!

I think Leo did an awesome job... Actually everyone in it was great... even Alex Baldwin

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We saw it on Sat. night. It was good. Very bloody. I have a crush on Leo DiCaprio again...he's got that whole save the day appeal again.....

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Posted by MrsTC

We saw it on Sat. night. It was good. Very bloody. I have a crush on Leo DiCaprio again...he's got that whole save the day appeal again.....

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I loved it!

I didn't think it was that bloody but then again, I did just see the new Texas Chainsaw Massacre last Wednesday. The movie is violent but the scenes weren't overkill.

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Posted by babymakes3

I loved it!

I didn't think it was that bloody but then again, I did just see the new Texas Chainsaw Massacre last Wednesday. The movie is violent but the scenes weren't overkill.

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COOL!!!!!! I cant wait to see it!

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i want to see it - parts were filmed across the street from my apartment -i would watch them filming from my balcony instead of studying for the bar -

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figures, my parents are the worst movie critics, they hate movies that dh and I LOVE!!! Looks like we know when to go see amovie, if they hate it, it must be a kepper

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Brianne and I saw it today, and met the Shortys. It was an awesome movie!!!

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OMG that is so cool.

But I don't know if it was better that Goodfella's.

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I saw it Sat night...loved it! And I have to agree that Leo looked HOT! I like the goatee thing he had going...kinda reminded me and my friend of McSteamy on Grey's Anatomy.

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The movie was great- one of the better movies I have seen in a while IMO- not at all boring.

I didn't think it was too bloody. I mean, there was blood, but to me it was no more over the top than other movies along the same lines.

Matt Damon creeped me out in it- I just was not feeling the slimeball he portrayed, though he did an awesome job with the role.

LOVED Leo in this movie- such a fantastic actor.

The cast was GREAT- all of the actors did a fantastic job in their roles- Martin Sheen, Mark Wahlberg, Jack Nicholson . . . .

I definitely think it is a movie to go and see . . .

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What a great story!

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We saw it last night. Execellent movie!!!

Matt Damon-slime ball, but did an
amazing job.

Jack Nicholesen-fanstastic

Mark wahlberg,martin sheen, alec baldwin- very good

Leonardo DiCaprio- fantastic, he is truly IMO one of the best actors around today. He is so versatile. I hope this year during Oscar time he does not get overlooked. He did a great job with this character.

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I didn't think it was as good as Goodfellas either. My DH gets carried away sometimes.

I just asked him what "Marty" said about DH's review. He said thanks, and how did he like the DVD? I was like, what are you talking about? He said, remember that Bob Dylan DVD I got from my Dad? I said, yeah. He said, Marty gave it to him to give to me.



DH neglected to mention that part. Now I feel like we should give him a present as a thank you or something. What the hell do you buy for Martin Scorcese?!

Anyway, I thought Matt Damon wasn't as convincing as a bad guy either at first. But he definitely came off as cocky, and full of himself.

One of the things Peter Travers (Rolling Stone) said is that the characters don't always seem all good or all bad. There's a little bit of each in every character. If you think of it that way, it's easier to digest.