It is an interesting question. Both were sympathetic. I found myself sympathizing more with Bale's character.
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JayKeeley
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This film is brilliant for so many reasons. How many period dramas do you get dabbling in science fiction? And the dark vibe running throughout....well, that's Christopher Nolan for you. Just look at what he did with Batman Begins.
I did guess the ending about 3/4 of the way through, but it didn't matter to me. I was hooked to the last second.
Nate The Great
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Not near as good as The Departed and a handful of others from 2006, but still a good movie. The worst Nolan film, though.
JayKeeley
Be still, O wand'rer!
I'm not sure what "other from 2006" you're referring to, but The Departed was average at best. Take away the big names and no one would have talked about that film. It was at least 30 minutes too long, with an ending that suggested they switched writers at the half way point.
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that's exactly what I was thinking. I love all of christopher nolan's movies except for Insomnia. I could not get into it.
That being said, I think his first film, "Following", is absolutely fanfuckingtastic. The style (cut up) is what we later refined...but the story is so awesome.
and I have slight homo feelings towards christian bale *cough*
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Nate The Great
What would Nathan do?
JayKeeley
Be still, O wand'rer!
I often hear people complain about the ending to The Departed. While I agree with you in that the movie was above average, what was it about the ending that people hated so much?
Also, has anyone seen Infernal Affairs? Was The Departed an exact copy? Did they both have the same ending?
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Infernal Affairs is 3 times better than The Departed. I actually found that movie to be quite lackluster.
JayKeeley
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I fell victim to my own cardinal sin and watched a remake before the original. 
But I thought I'd cut Scorcese some slack because I was dying for a follow up to Goodfellas or Casino.
I'll still watch Infernal Affairs at some point. Probably when I get around to renting Old Boy.
But I thought I'd cut Scorcese some slack because I was dying for a follow up to Goodfellas or Casino.I'll still watch Infernal Affairs at some point. Probably when I get around to renting Old Boy.
Here's how it felt to me...
Hour 1 - very strong
Hour 2 - way, way, way too long
Last Half Hour - holy shit, we've got a movie that's 2.5 hours, let's wrap it up.
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Nate The Great
What would Nathan do?
I'll admit that after watching 3 seasons of The Wire, The Departed did seem to fast at the end. The Wire just makes all crime movies/TV-shows seem pathetic in comparison.
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