Whats it about:Frank Costello is a big hotshot gangster and sergeant Sullivan is his informant in the SIU (Special Investigations Unit) ... Trooper William Costigan is assigned to work undercover by officers Queenan and Dignam. Costigan joins Costello's gang. The whole operation is all wound up in secrecy.
Soon doubts start cropping up. Costigan informs his superiors in the undercover unit that there is a rat in the SIU while Sullivan also informs Costello that there is a police rat in Costello's gang. It all ends in a bloody classy fashion. Check it out ...
Hits
- Leo's dashing screen presence. His intense, frustrated portrayal is pure class.
- Matt Damon is sort of overshadowed by Leo's dashing style. But still a great portrayal as the corrupt complicated cop.
- Jack Nicholson, as always, is majestic as the RocknRolla gangster with a taste for adult jokes.
- Mark Wahlberg is a riot as the foul mouthing no nonsense cop. Such fluency of dialog delivery, particularly in Leo's interview scene :). The actor who plays Queenan is earnest.
- Vera Farmiga as the psychiatrist is dignified and an understanding partner to both Sullivan and Costigan. That love making scene between her and Leo on a rainy night oozes with heat and passion
- The making style is awesome. Scorsese Sir, take a bow.
- The title BGM track is kick ass. It comes later too at an appropriate time
- All the scenes on top 344 Washington are terrific. Gripping and violent cinema
- The scenes where Matt and Leo try to expose each other are extremely thrilling.
VERDICT
One of the most stylish cop dramas with the best star cast in recent years.
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