The Departed is a 2006 American crime drama film directed by Martin Scorsese and written by William Monahan. It is a remake of the 2002 Hong Kong film Infernal Affairs. The film stars Leonardo DiCaprio Matt Damon Jack Nicholson and Mark Wahlberg with Martin Sheen Ray Winstone Vera Farmiga Anthony Anderson and Alec Baldwin in supporting roles.
The film takes place in Boston in the early 2000s. It follows the lives of two men from very different backgrounds. One is an undercover state trooper (Damon) who is tasked with infiltrating a group of Irish-American gangsters (led by Nicholson) while the other (DiCaprio) is a criminal who has infiltrated the Massachusetts State Police.
The two men end up on opposite sides of the law and the film explores the themes of betrayal loyalty and corruption.
The Departed was a critical and commercial success and it won several awards including the Academy Award for Best Picture. It is currently ranked as one of the greatest films of all time.
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Why is “The Departed” rated R?
Answer: “The Departed” is rated R for strong violence language and some neighbourhoods.
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What does the R rating for “The Departed” mean?
Answer: The R rating for “The Departed” means that the film contains strong violence language and some nudity.
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How strong is the violence in “The Departed”?
Answer: The violence in “The Departed” is strong and graphic.
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How much language is there in “The Departed”?
Answer: There is a lot of language in “The Departed” including many profanities.
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Is there any nudity in “The Departed”?
Answer: There is some nudity in “The Departed” mostly in a non-sexual context.
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What are some of the neighbourhoods in “The Departed”?
Answer: Some of the neighbourhoods in “The Departed” are gritty and dangerous.
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What is the overall tone of “The Departed”?
Answer: The overall tone of “The Departed” is dark and violent.
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What is the primary focus of “The Departed”?
Answer: The primary focus of “The Departed” is on the police investigation of a crime lord.
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Does “The Departed” glorify violence?
Answer: No “The Departed” does not glorify violence.
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Is “The Departed” a “good” movie?
Answer: This is a matter of opinion but many people consider “The Departed” to be a great movie.
