The Departed

Available Now

On DVD

Critic Reviews

Chicago Sun-Times | Roger EbertAdd Critic to Favorites

It is intriguing to wonder what Scorsese saw in the Hong Kong movie that inspired him to make the second remake of his career (after "Cape Fear"). I think he instantly recognized that this story, at a buried level, brought two sides of his art and psyche into equal focus.Read the full review

The Onion (A.V. Club) | Scott TobiasAdd Critic to Favorites

When a director of Scorsese's caliber is working at the top of his game, it's a reminder of why we go to the movies in the first place.Read the full review

Rolling Stone | Peter TraversAdd Critic to Favorites

A new American crime classic from the legendary Martin Scorsese, whose talent shines here on its highest beams.Read the full review

All review information above is provided by Metacritic® and Metacritic.com®

All Critics Reviews The Departed

Watch Free Movies Online

SlashControl

SlashControl

Couch potatoes, rejoice! Choose from a library of 1000s of free movies and watch them online, anytime -- all at the brand-new SlashControl.

Watch Free Movies and TV Shows Online

Plus, check out:

experiencing normal news volume

Headlines

  • Mel Gibson sticks close to edge

    01/29/10 It's been a surprise to find Mel Gibson out there, trolling the talkshow circuit on behalf of his new film, "Edge of Darkness."  |  Variety
  • Meryl Streep wins Golden Globe for 'Julie&Julia'; Mo'Nique wins for 'Precious'

    01/17/10 "Lee Daniels, the world gets a chance to see how brilliant you are. You are a brilliant, fearless, amazing director who would not waver, and thank you for trusting me," Mo'Nique said.  |  JAM! Showbiz
  • Golden Globe nominees mix wild fantasy and harsh reality

    01/17/10 Far-out fantasy and ripped-from-the-headlines reality are in the running at Sunday night's Golden Globes, Hollywood's first major film honours that will help sort out the Academy Awards picture.  |  JAM! Showbiz
  • 2010 Preview: Shutter Island

    01/15/10 Two U.S. marshals, Teddy Daniels (DiCaprio) and Chuck Aule (Ruffalo), are summoned to a remote and barren island off the cost of Massachusetts to investigate the mysterious disappearance of a murderess from the island's fortress-like hospital for the criminally insane.  |  Box Office Mojo
  • The Best of the Decade: Remakes

    12/27/09 On the one hand, as a film lover the ideal scenario is that remakes should be an endangered species; that filmmakers will spend their time and money investing in new ideas instead of rehashing other people's dreams.  |  Cinematical.com
  • Awards category confusion

    12/17/09 The awards-givers have started to weigh in, and there are many questions (are these Oscar omens?) and talking points (surprise omissions, etc.). One of the questions so far this year is a perennial one: whether certain performances should be considered lead or supporting.  |  Variety
  • De Niro, DiCaprio to present Scorsese with award

    12/17/09 Robert De Niro and Leonardo DiCaprio will present the Cecil B. DeMille Award to Martin Scorsese at the 67th annual Golden Globe Awards, which will be broadcast live by NBC from the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Jan. 17.  |  The Hollywood Reporter
  • Two Golden Globe Nominations For Meryl Streep — What Does It Mean For Her Oscar Chances?

    12/15/09 This was supposed to publish yesterday at noon.  |  MTV Movies Blog
  • Leonardo DiCaprio and Mel Gibson team up for Viking drama

    12/14/09 Variety reports that Mel Gibson is directing an untitled period drama starring Leonardo DiCaprio that is set inside the brutal world of Viking culture.  |  New York Daily News - New York NY
  • Top Flight!

    12/03/09 Ryan Bingham, the suave road warrior so brilliantly played by George Clooney in Jason Reitman's razor-sharp, crowd-pleasing and Oscar-friendly comedy "Up in the Air," thinks he has it all figured out.  |  New York Post - New York NY

Watch Free Movies Online

SlashControl

SlashControl

Couch potatoes, rejoice! Choose from a library of 1000s of free movies and watch them online, anytime -- all at the brand-new SlashControl.

Watch Free Movies and TV Shows Online

Plus, check out: