I've always had an on off relationship with Martin Scorsese Movies. I didn't care for Taxi Driver or Raging Bull (which i will explain in later reviews). However i loved Goodfellas & Casino, and really liked The Aviator. Scorsese here makes possibly his most commercial film yet. Film going action fan teenagers will love it, and "get it" more than maybe his other films, as this is quite accessbile. A remake of a fantastic Asian film, Infernal Affairs, it tells story of Two men from opposite sides of the law are undercover within the State Police and the Irish mafia. Mob boss Frank Costello, played brilliantly by Jack Nicholson, has sent one of his men, Colin Sullivan (Matt Damon) into the state police is a rat. Unkown to him (for time being) state police have also done same sending Billy Costigan (Leonardo DiCaprio), a hard working cop, into his gang to bring back info to the police.As i'd already seen the original and loved it, and knowing remakes can suck, AND that i had a luke warm appreciation of Scorsese movies, i was worried to say the least. Thankfully i thought it was great. Sure its mainstream, but it is gripping. it moves at a fast yet not too fast pace that kept me interested. Dicaprio gives IMO his best performance so far, Damon also, though not to level of Dicaprio does fantastic. Nicholson of course steals the show, but when doesn't he? Look out for great roles by Ray Winstone and Mark Wahlberg. Another element i enjoyed was the soundtrack, the title intro motage set to Dropkick Murphys' "Shipping To Boston" was very effective. Without giving anything away, many have found the ending to be over the top and there only for shock value. I'd like to say that i thought the ending was fine. It's just like original really, with few added moments, but i enjoyed the ending and have no issues with it.In all, My fave Scorsese movie next to goodfellas and Casino. Scene stealing performance by Nicholson and great action through out. See it !
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