best film of the year...."the departed"

What we get from DiCaprio and Damon is nothing short of extraordinary; both turn in the sharpest, most complex performances of their careers. This is no small feat, especially for DiCaprio, who in the past few years has grown into one of this generation’s top talents under the direction of Scorsese and Spielberg. Damon, meanwhile, delivers a flawless performance on par with his brilliant work in “The Talented Mr. Ripley.” Both bring exactly the sort of compelling, intricate, carefully constructed character work to a film that requires nothing less than brilliance.This is a brilliant story retold with the flourish of a master.