Go see "The Departed"

shimshimhada · 10-10-2006, 12:40 PM

Okay, so I saw it, and I thought it could have been better if a lot of the scenes were cut out. Maybe it was because I already knew the plot, but it seemed to drone on a little. I liked the original because it was cleaner and more subtle.

It was still well made though, and I guess it was a little different. I thought the cell phone message thing was a little corny though. Product placement ftl.

KL2DC · 10-10-2006, 12:45 PM

I read that Jack Nicholson demanded a rewrite to the script to maximize his screen time. In the original there was a relationship between the crime boss and the unit chief. There was no such relationship between Nicholson and Sheen. I also heard that De Niro, at one point, was slated to play the police chief. I thought his character was kind of weak, that's why they played up Wahlberg's character (he was very funny)

Jay_328 · 10-10-2006, 12:56 PM

should I go or wait for dvd?

shimshimhada · 10-10-2006, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by KL2DC

I read that Jack Nicholson demanded a rewrite to the script to maximize his screen time. In the original there was a relationship between the crime boss and the unit chief. There was no such relationship between Nicholson and Sheen. I also heard that De Niro, at one point, was slated to play the police chief. I thought his character was kind of weak, that's why they played up Wahlberg's character (he was very funny)

The way the police chief died in the HK version was like WHOA wtf!? In "The Departed" it was like super dramatic, probably because it wasn't a skyscraper.

KL2DC · 10-10-2006, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Jay_325Ci

should I go or wait for dvd?

I say go for it. With a cast like that, the big screen is worth it. If you have a squearmish gf or wife, try to not watch the movie within meal times

shimshimhada · 10-10-2006, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Jay_325Ci

should I go or wait for dvd?

Watch Infernal Affairs for free.

ska///235i · 10-10-2006, 10:04 PM

I saw internal affairs like years ago (cuz is chinese), and all of a sudden...all these celebrities were in Boston filming the remake. They were in Southie, Chinatown...Charlestown too I think. I remember I was having dinner in chinatown while they were filming.
Will watch it on Friday

MrSilver · 10-11-2006, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by ScBlacksunshine

Already saw when it was called "Internal affair"

With Richard Gear and Andy Garcia?

Good movie.

KL2DC · 10-11-2006, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by MrSilver

With Richard Gear and Andy Garcia?

Good movie.

No they're talking about Infernal Affairs, a HK flick on which 'the Departed' is based on.

Josh49 · 10-11-2006, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Jay_325Ci

should I go or wait for dvd?

Go see it..

Jay_328 · 10-11-2006, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Josh49

Go see it..

hey dude, you're not the boss of me. So quit telling me what to do.

Josh49 · 10-11-2006, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Jay_325Ci

hey dude, you're not the boss of me. So quit telling me what to do.

Did I not quote this earlier post of yours?

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Originally Posted by Jay_325Ci

should I go or wait for dvd?

You asked the question and I gave you my recommendation.

My new advice is (when taking into consideration the good of society) to not go out in public.. Please stay home and catch it on Pay-per-view...

Are you still pissed at me because I wouldn't share the

with you that one time? If so - :finger:

Jay_328 · 10-11-2006, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Josh49

My new advice is (when taking into consideration the good of society) to not go out in public.. Please stay home and catch it on Pay-per-view...

Here you are telling me what to do .... again.

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Are you still pissed at me because I wouldn't share the

with you that one time? If so - :finger:

I had to pay her to accompany you because I knew it was your first time and more than likely would be your last time. I hope you enjoyed it.

Josh49 · 10-11-2006, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Jay_325Ci

I had to pay her to accompany you because I knew it was your first time and more than likely would be your last time. I hope you enjoyed it.

Damn, you're the man! What e90post members do for their fellow peers is incredible..

rmx. · 10-12-2006, 04:09 AM

go f*ck yourself lol.

findtom · 10-14-2006, 11:25 PM

I just saw it, great flick. The ending was a bit fucked though.

Leo is a pretty amazing actor. Not long ago he's believable as a scared kid in Catch Me if You Can, now he's believable kicking Jason Bourne's ass.

NaTuReB0Y · 10-14-2006, 11:33 PM

I wanted to see this movie so bad......

but the wife wanted to see The Grudge 2 = LAMED

maybe next week...........

ska///235i · 10-16-2006, 09:24 PM

good movie, but I really dont think a hollywood movie with great actors should use racist words. I dont know, maybe I'm too sensitive.
they use both "ni99er & chink" (I'm just quoting from the movie)

DILLIGAF · 10-16-2006, 10:01 PM

I liked it. 2.5 hours long and dragged a bit in the beginning. I kinda had an idea of the storyline from the trailer but at the end liked it cause I still found it unpredictable.

E91 Dude · 10-16-2006, 11:43 PM

"The Departed" is insulting to the cast, crew, and fans of 無間道 aka "Infernal Affairs". But if you only saw the American adaptation and not the original, you would think that it is a good movie.

John · 10-17-2006, 12:19 AM

saw it last weekend. great movie.

most racist movie i have ever seen. so much fighting; real entertaining.
they did the accents pretty well. won't ruin the movie, but how the main characters ended up was real good.

best movie i have seen in the last year, next to 'the hills have eyes'

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findtom Colonel 129 Rep 2,658 Posts Drives: E60 545i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 545i [0.00]	I just saw it, great flick. The ending was a bit fucked though. Leo is a pretty amazing actor. Not long ago he's believable as a scared kid in Catch Me if You Can, now he's believable kicking Jason Bourne's ass.
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ska///235i ***** noob 1369 Rep 10,479 Posts Drives: 325xi>M235i>428GCx Mspor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boston iTrader: (34) Garage List 2006 325xi [0.00]	good movie, but I really dont think a hollywood movie with great actors should use racist words. I dont know, maybe I'm too sensitive. they use both "ni99er & chink" (I'm just quoting from the movie) __________________ 2006 325xi (Sold) 2014 M235I (Current) 2015 428xi Gran Coupe (STB)
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E91 Dude First Lieutenant 52 Rep 318 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Location iTrader: (2)	"The Departed" is insulting to the cast, crew, and fans of 無間道 aka "Infernal Affairs". But if you only saw the American adaptation and not the original, you would think that it is a good movie.
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