*THE DEPARTED* First Time Watching MOVIE REACTION

[@jenmurrayxo]

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[@nothernmonkey8612]

DEEP RISING is the greatest creature feature R.I.P Treat Williams he died 12th of june 2023 from a motorcycle crash

[@nothernmonkey8612]

DEEP RISING is the greatest creature feature R.I.P Treat Williams he died 12th of june 2023 from a motorcycle crash

[@tomhoffman4330]

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[@tomhoffman4330]

@@nothernmonkey8612 Loved Him, and I Love that Movie too!👍

[@e.d.2096]

​@@tomhoffman4330Good film Tom, but I think 2001 is better? 😊

[@Dillpicks95]

That elevator scene is one of the biggest wtf just happened moments ever.

[@nothernmonkey8612]

DEEP RISING has a better lift scene

[@LeviBoldock]

Not really, if you've seen the original film.

[@paulvincentnicha9796]

@@LeviBoldock totally agree with yah mate. The original blew me away when I saw it in theatre when it came out. Then years later this remake came out, a good remake by the way.

[@vermithax]

Mark Wahlberg's bit of frontier justice at the end is one of the most bitterly satisfying things I have ever seen in a film.

[@tehdesp]

All "The Departed" reactions for me are basically a countdown to 'that' moment.

[@MrDevintcoleman]

“I’m the guy who does his job, you must be the other guy” is one of my favorite lines in any movie. Especially with the Boston accent. I realize that didn’t make it into the edit but still. So good!

[@dunringill1747]

Yeah, That's a great line.

[@acehole727]

Jack Nicholson's character is based loosely on Whitey Bulger an Irish Mobster from Boston there is a movie called "Black Mass" with Johnny Depp also based on him about him that is pretty good.

[@ADifferentVibe]

Leo should have been nominated for Best Actor Oscar but since Blood Diamond came out, he had to choose. So his team decided to submit for Blood Diamond. But he gets to be the lead of a Best Picture Oscar movie...again.

[@reginaldstyles9549]

Absolutely Amazing And Brilliant Performance 💯😘🙏❣️

[@dunringill1747]

Great reaction to this masterpiece. Jack Nicholson is notorious for going off script and making the scene, himself, and the actors around him better in the process. During the "I smell a rat" scene with Leo, Jack went way off script. In an interview, Leo talks about that scene. Leo mentions he was no longer acting because Nicholson was scaring him for real.

[@kylewestlake982]

This was the first Scorsese movie I ever watched and I knew I would be a fan of him from then on. If you loved his and Leo's work here, then put The Aviator, Shutter Island, and the Wolf of Wall Street on your list.

[@ionmaglasu7223]

Departed is a remake of Infernal Affairs (2002)a Hong Kong movie directed by Andrew Law and Alan Mak

[@shinrapresident7010]

My wife and I have been waiting for this one. You're going to love it Jen! 🐀

[@mrtveye6682]

Jen, and now my usual comment: Do yourself a favour and what "Infernal Affairs", the original from what "The Departed" is a remake, too. It's a early 2000s Hong Kong movie, and as good if not better that the Scorsese version. And even if you already know the basic story, due to completely different film style and cultural differences, it's still well worth the watch.

[@RDRussell2]

I hold that Scorsese's best movie - in a long line of superior films - is "Goodfellas." Yes, "The Departed" is excellent, but there are two other, even better Scorsese movies, both starring Robert De Niro: "Taxi Driver" and "Raging Bull." Both are utterly unforgettable, with transcendent performances by De Niro. "Taxi Driver," especially, is the movie that made De Niro De Niro. Nice commentary by you on this particular movie, and you almost completed an interesting thought I hadn't considered: Leo plays a good guy who has to act bad, Matt plays a bad guy who has to act good, and Nicholson...well, he's a bad guy who is allowed to act bad in the name of doing good. Supposedly. It's fascinating how the allegiances of good and evil are played against each other. Also fascinating: the Jack Nicholson character is based on a real-life criminal who was indeed a real-life FBI informant. The FBI literally let that man get away with murder because he was an informant.

[@xavvi]

I love that this movie is just one long metaphor for fatherhood.

[@the_33rd]

The letter X is used throughout the film to foreshadow those that die within the film (marked for death) Howard hawks film “scarface” was used as the reference.

[@normie2716]

Lol, meanwhile everyone in the movies dies. He coulda just put an X across the screen for every scene that Dignam's not in.

[@tomfrankiewicz4030]

Jack Nicholson's character is based on Whitney Bulger. He was a gangster in Boston and he was a FBI informant.

[@sallybags9090]

The texting without looking was a skill us 90's and early 2000s kids had to learn, especially in school lol.

[@m4tth3w967]

And God help you if T9 was turned on 😂

[@martin43427]

Jack Nicholson’s character is partially based on a real life Boston mobster, Whitey Bulger, who in exchange with being a protected FBI informant by leading to the downfalls of rival gangs, was able to be ignored of all criminal activities such as murder and racketeering for a decade and a half. His FBI handler ensured his activities were ignored by the department until 1995 when he was indicted. Bulger fled and by the mid-2000s was the second-most wanted person on the FBI list (only behind Bin Laden). He was eventually captured and arrested, and died in prison. There is a great film about him called Black Mass (2015) starring Johnny Depp that’s really good, if you’re interested in the story.

[@concept3009]

Died in prison....🤣

[@flerbus]

and Robert Mueller held exculpatory evidence and kept 4 men in prison for murder to protect bulger the fbi later settled a 100 million dollar lawsuit with the victims families

[@YankeesForever25]

Jack's rat face should be more of a meme at this point. Terrific movie, Marty Scorsese is such a legend.

[@NewBritainStation]

An absolutely amazing movie. The story is so well written, but it is the performances that are simply stunning. There’s also a big clue running through the movie, for when you watch it again. There’s an “X” that appears in front of or behind every character that will die.

[@NThurkettle]

Love watching you go on the ride for this one. The tension of two characters trying to live secret lives AND smoke one another out is just relentless. Scorsese and DiCaprio make one hell of a team; you'd really enjoy their collaboration on "Shutter Island," which is a spooky and mysterious thriller with amazing locations, photography, and performances all around.

[@MrKINSM]

As a cinephile who has seen over 5,000 films (and rated every single one of them on IMDB) Departed is easily in the top 5% of films. The last 5 minutes is what allowed it to rise above most crime films.

[@nooneofconsequence1251]

The original Infernal Affairs has a better ending. The American remake is almost shot-for-shot identical... but then the US version tacks on Marky Mark showing up at the end to kill Matt Damon's character which kind of ruins the point of the whole movie...

[@dannyp-ufc8883]

Any obscure recommendations?

[@shinrapresident7010]

@@dannyp-ufc8883 Trollhunter(2010)

[@agamemnonbusmalis]

Congratulations 😂

[@normie2716]

_Cinephile_ is just a euphemism for someone who sits on the couch all day watching movies and eating Cheetos. Like a janitor would call himself a _Sanitation Engineer._

[@noneya3635]

Lol, the irony of Jen saying “is he a cop?” Best foreshadowing of all time.

[@positivelynegative9149]

Jen, you're so smart. I think you understood everything of importance. It took me multiple viewings to understand all the bits of this film. I've seen a lot of reactions to this and no one has followed the story better than you just did. 🧠🤩👍

[@williamsummerson1204]

One of the best movies that you've ever reacted to so far Jen. I've seen this quite a few times and it never gets old, the cast is perfect and the performances are stellar, especially Jack Nicholson and Leonardo DiCaprio.

[@aocarroll001]

I'm so glad you enjoyed the film, Jen! It's one of the few that still shocks the hell outta people. Take care! ☘️

[@merriammerkabah408]

20:55 who even is this girl really?

[@aocarroll001]

@@merriammerkabah408 Evidently, they cut her in on the film. Haha!

[@shainewhite2781]

Winner of 4 Oscars including Best Picture! The twists and turns throughout this movie just keep on coming!

[@reginaldstyles9549]

Fantastic Movie 🎥❣️

[@ricardodelgado3706]

I always love Scorsese’s choice of songs.

[@ReallyGoodandKind]

Oh you mean Gimme Shelter? All nine times?😂

[@MrDMF567]

I, too, love The Rolling Stones 😂

[@lexkanyima2195]

​@@deluxereissueto effect the film

[@crigarsha]

40:16 I've come to enjoy your reactions because your mind is always trying to figure out what's going to happen next and you do a great job of letting the audience in on your inner thoughts...as soon as Leo got shot...you could almost hear your brain just factory reset for the rest of the elevator/everyone getting killed scene!!! It was amazing! This movie is brilliant and comes close to perfection!!! Great reaction as always Jenny Stack on Stacks!

[@kevinsieg2076]

The Departed is a remake of a Hong Kong crime movie Infernal Affairs from 2002, and it brought Martin Scorsese his first Academy Award. Plese react to more of Scorsese's films--you'll be rewarded and begin to recognize his motifs, like the use of popular music on the soundtrack as well as the excessive profanity and violence. Scorsese has had a tremendous influence on modern cinema. Great reaction Jen--always nice to see you.

[@mikef2811]

I actually like Infernal Affairs much better than The Departed because in Infernal Affairs, the bad cop actually got away with it.

[@glozwellvonzergelflerven7405]

Such an awesome movie. Phenomenal performances, a great script and a master director at the wheel.

[@NerdJared]

Such a roller coaster ride for a movie! There's never any downtime, its just balls to the wall the whole time. Great movie!

[@jenmurrayxo]

I really love this one. My personal fav Leo performance

[@Gonzalo_Almendra]

Dicaprio is a great actor, in this movie he gave a great performance, there are strong scenes that are currently controversial, I hope you continue making more videos reactions to great Leonardo DiCaprio movies 😊✨

[@jenmurrayxo]

This is my fav Leo role so far!

[@blablubs9987]

@@jenmurrayxo You gotta watch Blood Diamond. So underrated.

[@lou6454]

This was one of my faves when it first came out. A friend of mines wife is from Taiwan , she turned me on to the original movie Internal Affairs , made in Hong Kong . Scorsese got some excellent performances from a stellar cast . Costello was loosely based on Boston mobster Whitey Bolger , a vicious killer and FBI informant . Also , what did you think of The Dropkick Murphys ? Their song I'm Shipping up to Boston ?

[@zegh8578]

The name of the original is actually "Infernal affairs" with the f often mistaken for a t - a play on words, easy to miss!

[@lou6454]

I grew up with a John Bolger so I make that mistake often .@@e.jamesshepard7183

[@aeq77]

Love that movie, was the one that made me explore asian movies

[@rextside]

One of my favorites as well. When this was in theaters I saw it several times, I would close my eyes at the elevator scene just to hear the audience reaction.

[@e.d.2096]

Once again people....I'm back for the very BEST reaction channel there is! Its been awhile, but my loyalty is still strong and I'll be here for every reaction! Missed you Jen, it's really good to be back...Eric 😊

[@tomhoffman4330]

Welcome Back, Eric...and Boy, do You have a whole LOT to catch up on! You have certainly been Missed, even Shree was asking about You, just the other day!

[@carlsson2919]

Simplord llolloll

[@josephmayo3253]

Two straight days of Jen? Fantastic! Two movies I don't think I recommended to you yet, Double Indemnity and The Postman Always Rings Twice. I think you would love some classic noir, and these make a great introduction. Love your channel.

[@Lunal73]

When the elevator doors opened I went numb! 😢 Best action movie ever.

[@CarolinaCharles777]

I actually think Matt Damon is an underrated actor. Like you said, he's a villain, yet totally watchable...in a subtle way. If that makes sense. BTW, his peformance in Stillwater might be my favorite of his.

[@MarcoMM1]

Great reaction Jen like always this movie is a remake of another movie called "Infernal affairs" (Mou gaan dou) from 2002. I saw the original first and think it's better. The whole tension is more present I feel. But this remake is awesome. I highly suggest you watch it. Not necessarly a reaction, but on your own to compare. Keep up the amazing work.

[@moviedave2001]

Thank you for saying this so I didn't have to. I agree.

[@bartellender6782]

Jack gives an amazing performance.

[@lexkanyima2195]

​@@deluxereissuebut the dialect is really confusinh

[@WaywardVet]

As someone with a military and private security background, i really respect that line "I'm the guy who does his fucking job. You must be the other guy." Very Boston.

[@RichardM1366]

Leonardo DiCaprio and Matt Damon and of course Jack Nicholson killed it! It is a excellent movie and all three gave stand out performances.

[@RichardM1366]

@@mast3rNate That is a classic movie!

[@megafan2000]

0:21 Boston 0:48 I'm ready to learn some crime lessons 🤓 0:56 Mr. C. In the shadows. 1:15 Wolverine 1:24 oh everybody knows I'm sure 1:34 wow, smart kid 1:45 freaking gangsters 1:49 step out of the shadows. I like it. 1:55 I see. Matty D in the house. I love Matt Damon. 2:10 and Leo! Leo and Matt Damon in a movie together? I love it! 2:21 lawr enforcement 2:43 no more teacher's dirty looks 3:22 ya, must be good 3:57 Baldwin 4:01 😀 5:45 so he really did time? 7:25 whaaat? 8:06 she's the shrink 8:16 chemistry 8:48 leave the gun, take the cannoli 9:07 alright we're dating 9:09 woah, that's a cake 9:30 that's a very shrink question 9:40 bold move 10:00 he is trouble, but he's very charming 10:32 yes please 11:13 throw some bills at him 11:49 he is crazy 12:18 seriously, they do the crimes and then tell him what it is, and then he looks like a star and then they have a guy higher up. It's perfect. 12:33 what is this, a hand?! 12:35 ya right 🤓 that's a good one. I'll say that next time I'm going out. 13:23 ✝️ 13:55 ya I know who it is 15:36 torched it 15:41 I mean he's very smooth 15:54 he's not gonna want to talk about that. 15:57 💥 boom 16:56 he's on oxy, uh oh, uh oh, oh no 17:19 that's just blackmail 17:31 what happens if something happens to these 2 guys? And they're the only ones that know. 17:37 this is messy 17:52 I know who it is 18:04 I don't know how close they are. They don't seem very close at all. They know he has a spy, that's it. 18:38 does she 😂 19:23 he's texting without even looking 20:05 he sounds angry 20:30 money 💰 God 20:39 ooh, million bucks 20:48 brings the money 20:52 ooh, 💵 STACKS and STACKS 💵 21:07 well that went pretty smoothly for the criminals 21:09 of course not 21:12 uh that guy is fired 21:20 how do they do that? 21:43 why what kind of coffee date is this? Friends or more than friends? 21:48 I want a donut 🍩. French donut. A croissant 🥐. 🤓 Nice. 22:15 nope. Voice changer. 22:35 haberdash? Like a men's clothes maker? 22:53 her gut's telling her something's off. But she does like him. 23:35 😯 shot him in the knee! 23:40 is that true?! 25:11 this is gonna be trouble. Oh girl you are in big trouble. 26:06 I don't think he does lay low. Exactly. Frank does not follow orders. 26:22 ya 26:35 I am worried about Leo getting killed in this movie. And I am a Matt Damon lover. But he's not a good guy in this. 🫣 27:00 ya duh 27:06 😯 oh, I mean that sucks for that guy, but it's not Leo. Uhhhh 27:46 smart ass 29:49 what happened to him? Why is he so bloody? 30:40 see Leo is good 30:56 I'm worried he is 31:06 no I don't think he will 31:33 I think he's gonna get killed 31:35 ya cross yourself dude, you're g, you're about to die. And then Matt Damon could just pin it on him. 31:47 😯. 💦 🩸. Oh frig. 32:39 oh no 32:47 geez 32:54 😮 I thought it was the wrong address. It was 344 not 314. 33:06 this guy about to die? Holy shit. That was friggin close! 33:16 coz she kinda likes him. And it wouldn't be just friends. She's trying to make it work, with her boyfriend. 34:05 oh for frig's sakes 34:12 don't trust him man 34:16 ooh his face. Yeesh. 34:44 dun dun. Proceed fellas. 34:53 he's losing it a little bit Frank 35:06 of course he does 35:10 he is just running the friggin show 36:08 probably got like a guy 🤙"need extraction" 36:40 now he's a hero 36:50 oh frig 36:54 oh frig. Oh frig. Oh frig. 37:10 😮 uh oh 37:27 ok alright ok I thought he wouldn't know it alright 37:35 oh God. I'm worried for Leo. 37:51 like who could he tell? Get the F out. Or or like tell someone. I don't know what he should do now but. Kill him. Maybe just kill him. 37:59 ya that's what I would have done. 38:05 stupid move idiot 😂😂😂 38:09 what's he looking for 😮 no no no no no no. 😮 Oh frig. Now Wahlberg's probably in danger. 38:38 oh don't write his name on it. Idiot. 😂😂😂 38:44 oh is she pregnant? Whose is it? 38:57 well this oughta be good! 39:03 he's got him 39:07 get out of there girl 39:11 well you better lie to him or you're in danger 39:14 😮 dude this is so dangerous 39:29 no don't meet him. They're about to come face to face. 40:16 😯🫢🤷‍♀️ holy crap 40:26 😮🤷‍♀️ holy holy holy 40:40 😮 oh my God! 40:55 oh my God, he's gonna get away with it. 41:07 I can't believe it! 41:11 is the baby his or Leo's? And is he gonna kill this girl now? Is he pissed at her? 41:18 a dog 🐕 (😂 warm her up for what's about to happen!) 41:21 any moment someone like he could just get shot in the head now too 👍 41:26 someone's gonna kill him 41:28 😮 Oh frig 41:35 alright. Well. He was wearing those freaking booties. I knew he was gonna do some murdering. 41:41 oh the rat 🐀. Shoo. Wow. Crime does not pay. ❤❤❤ One of your best reactions ever no doubt. This might be the 1st DVD I ever bought, probably was the 1st Steelbook for sure. I remember being shocked by all the gruesome headshots. I hear Infernal Affairs the Hong Kong movie this is a remake of is just as good if not better. I have it but have never gotten around to watching it after all these years.

[@jenmurrayxo]

Thanks! ☺️👍

[@dre3k78]

Outstanding movie! I gotta recommend the original movie this film was based on....the Hong Kong film Infernal Affairs. Def worth watching both versions as they are both excellent!

[@r.b.ratieta6111]

The Departed is a fantastic movie. One of my Top 5 of all time for sure.

[@jrobwoo688]

Incredible film. My favorite Scorsese movie is Bringing Out the Dead.

[@the_33rd]

Underrated and forgotten compared to other Scorsese films.

[@nothernmonkey8612]

Scorsese favourite film is DEEP RISING and BMX BANDITS

[@LordVolkov]

Amazing performances from everyone in Bringing Out The Dead. RIP to Major Tom.

[@kamen2011]

My favourite Scorsese movie. Absolutely love Jack in this. He took this part because he been doing lots of comedies before and he wanted to do something that was pure evil. He improved a lot. Costello is actually based on real life gangster Whitey Bulger. He was played by Johnny Depp in the movie Black Mass, I think you gotta check that out too. It’s also a remake of a Hong Kong movie called Infernal Affairs, though this is one of those cases that the remake is better than the original. But you should check those movies out (there’s three of them). A great reaction. And if I might add, looking amazing as always.

[@user-mi5ys7qo7s]

Well, I love the original HK's version ,more.....

[@paulymar5996]

As far as Scorsese movies, I would recommend Taxi Driver and Raging Bull. Both have incredible acting performances by Robert Deniro.

[@tomunderhill8037]

What a film. Not bad for a remake. You need to check the original Honk Kong trilogy called “Infernal Affairs” as a comparison . Also yes to more x-men

[@toddfuresz462]

Very well done indeed but not an original as you point out it is a remake. The same people who go on and on about this being original also think Silence of the Lambs is not a sequel (which it is, 2nd in the series of Lector films). Always know the source material. Marty did a nice job and the cast is great but 90% of the plot is taken from Infernal Affiars

[@RyanCole-kr4xk]

In my top 5 favorite movies of all time. Awesome reaction as well Jen.

[@stephenmalloy88]

Scorsese hasn’t lost his touch. He’s a master director with a great ear for the soundtrack. I grew up near Boston and went to college with plenty of guys who could easily have turned out to be Leo or Matt.

[@d.w.strangeman4963]

How Leo didn't win the Oscar for this is baffling. Even with such an amazing cast his performance stands out. That slow decline is great.😊

[@juliangrant9718]

"I don't wanna be a product of my enviyoment... I want my enviyoment to be a product of me!"

[@TheCrazyCanuck420]

The actor that plays Fitzy is the guy that played Crazy Stephan in Brave Heart. He was the "My Island!" Irish guy (trying not to spoil).

[@LordVolkov]

"Is this based on a book or something?" It's a remake of a Hong Kong movie called Infernal Affairs.

[@CaptainEnglehorn]

This movie inadvertently is a big reason why I have a tattoo. Long story short I saw this movie in theatres and fell in love with the adropkick Murphys track. Turns out they had a gig in my town the next week, went and saw them live, and became a fan for life. Fast forward to 2010 on the spur of the moment I decide on getting one of their ep covers tattooed on my chest.

[@orarinnsnorrason4614]

Freakin amazing movie with an aweeome cast. The twist is one of the best one's I've seen, incredible. Also yes, the Wolverine movies are very good. Gene Hackman is virtually The Wolverine at this point.

[@darkforestcinema]

I remember going to the theater with no idea what this movie was going to be about, loving every second. Good story telling. The Irishman (2019) is also a good watch. Directed and Produced by Scorsese. Starring Robert De Nero, Joe Pesci, and Al Pacino.

[@sam04019491]

Ha, the first time I watched this movie, I was so confused, but mainly because for the first 15 minutes, I didn’t realise that Matt Damon and Leo were different people. They looked so similar and I just was not following it at all. Then it clicked that they were different characters / actors, but I was already lost because I had it set in my mind that they were the same.

[@RJHart1214]

Having just watched Jen's uh watch of Training Day, I just had to see her opinion of The Departed after she told me it was on her channel 👏 🌟 😊.

[@shadowvessel]

Yeah I almost got whiplash at the elevator scene my first time through. Lol This is one of those movies like Ford v Ferrari where the rest of the movie is so good that the ending still sneaks up every time. If you want to watch more X-Men without all the baggage, I'd suggest X2, X-Men: Days of Future Past, and Logan. Great job, looking great ☺️

[@bikingchupei2447]

don't listen to anyone who says this movie is based on a true character.

[@MarcoMM1]

yep

[@mikethemotormouth]

Apparently some need to learn the difference between "Based on..." and "inspired by..."

[@bikingchupei2447]

neither are the case, a shot for shot remake of a hong kong movie, and one of the characters is inspired by an american gangster? lol@@mikethemotormouth

[@petenich76]

Thanks for another great reaction! I highly recommend checking out The Aviator: Scorcese, DiCaprio, and Blanchett. Phenomenal acting and a fantastic movie.

[@tomhoffman4330]

Surprise...was Not expecting this to Upload today! 💝👍 "Hell Yes" I'm Voting for More X-Men Movies; let's give Jen what She wants already...👍

[@freeandretired]

You cannot go wrong with Nicholson in the film.

[@TheRedPeril]

Can you ever go wrong with Nicholson?? All you have to do is give that man a good script and watch him go:

[@Nickxxx85]

@@deluxereissue Yeah I would say the same, he was average imo; whole movie was on the serious side while nicholson was acting funny and cartoonish which simply didn't fit. I've watched lot of Nicholson movies and in my opinion he was way better when he was young, then later he just start to play every role in similar way without creating really distinct characters

[@shanenolan5625]

Thanks, jen . I love the frued line about the Irish. ( therapy)

[@mikebrown7799]

Hi Jen!🙂They shot some of the warehouse scenes down the street from my family home in the old Quincy Shipyard. The Massachusetts State Troopers were really known for being corrupt. This is a pretty awesome film! Yeah, it holds up really well for repeat viewing, Jen. Great reactions to your very first viewing of this modern classic!!!!🎬👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@adamb.8112]

I saw it in theaters. The scene where the camera cut to the falling body of Martin Sheen made the entire theater gasp. The elevator scene was just people being like ‘wtf, did you see that?!’

[@DailyDamage]

Hi Jen, as always, a share pleasure watching you enjoy another excellent movie. It’s been great watching your journey not only as a content provider but a movie buff. 🎉

[@alk3094]

Yes indeed Robert. I agree.

[@agarven1]

This is one my all time favorite Martin Scorsese films. My favorite part in the movie is the end when Mark Wahlberg shoots Matt Damon and the little rat crawling around. Mark killed the rat lol

[@JulianP311]

One of my all time favorite movies. I was rooting hard for it to win Best Picture. I recently learned there’s a faction of movie fans who don’t like it… I can’t imagine why. I’ve seen a few reactions to this but I was looking forward to yours because I was sure you’d be able to understand the goings on.

[@jenmurrayxo]

I'm sure it's not everyone's cup of tea but I loved it! ☺️👍

[@d.w.strangeman4963]

They're probably in the pretentious "the original (Infernal Affairs) was better" group. Both are really good and I can't see why people don't like this?🤷

[@christopherschafer7675]

Growing up, I noticed that there was the expensive actors and their economy alternatives. You know, there was Jack Lemmon and his alternative, Tony Randall. There was Walter Matthau in the movies and his substitute Jack Klugman on TV. In this movie we have the same dynamic at play. The star Matt Damon is here while in a smaller role is the ersatz Mark Wahlberg. - Apologies to Mark, he is a likable actor in his own right, check him out in the movie he made after this, 'Shooter' or in 'Deepwater Horizon'.

[@davehazel5632]

Hey Jen, you said you like Martin Scorsese movies. One that is overlooked is his dark comedy called After Hours, it's GREAT. Also, I don't know if you've seen Jojo Rabbit, Only The Brave with Josh Brolin and Miles Tiller, or 12 Strong. All three are GREAT movies and I'd like to see your reaction to those movies. Keep up the good reactions.

[@cudnovati_]

I´m so glad you were so focused on the story and not specifically on the violence :) Some random and unsolicited recommendations for Matty D: The Rainmaker, Rounders and of course Good Will Hunting, which you may have already watched off channel. For Scorsese: The Age of Innocence, Cape Fear and the very underrated Bringing Out the Dead. For Leo: What's Eating Gilbert Grape, Revolutionary Road and The Aviator.

[@seantlewis376]

The character of Costello is somewhat inspired by real life Irish Boston gangster Whitey Bulger. He was a Boston kingpin, and an FBI informant. He would inform on his criminal competitors in exchange for FBI protection. In 1995, Bulger went on the lam for 16 years, and was eventually caught in 2011. He died in prison in 2018. One loose end: I always wondered about Madolyn's epilog after finding that both of her lovers were dead, one of them in her apartment. She would have needed some serious therapy after the end of this movie.

[@matthewbickel3967]

You should definitely check out “The Irishman”. Considered (sort of) a trilogy of mob movies made by Scorsese, Deniro, and Pesci. Pesci came out of retirement to make the film.

[@dgillphotos]

"Crime does not pay," - Jen M.

[@SilentBob731]

5:37 Another great element of this movie is the excellent soundtrack, especially "I'm Shipping Up To Boston" by Dropkick Murphys. 🤘

[@genghisgalahad8465]

I'm thrilled Jen finally got to see The Depahted!

[@marwynthemasterful6369]

Top 20 flick for sure. One of DiCaprio’s best.

[@indycarcomplainer2304]

One of the best fade-to-credits soundtracks of all time!

[@lynnturman8157]

"Are there more Scorsese movies I should check out?" Ha ha...that was funny. Seriously though, great job!

[@flippert0]

'The Departed' finally did it for me: previously I saw Leo as this "Titanic-pretty-boy". Talented for sure, but kinda too boyish. As Billy Costigan however, I saw an extremely fierce, desperate and and very brave character and Leo made this believable all the way down.

[@jenmurrayxo]

This is my fav Leo performance for sure

[@lexkanyima2195]

Leo is mature because of the movie

[@Pfischful]

This movie is a hollywood remake of the Hong Kong masterpiece Infernal Affairs. Some parts are copied shot for shot. Really recommend the original.

[@2684dennis]

this movie is high up in my top list together with the enemy of the state (Will Smith) and The negotiator (Samual L Jackson)

[@andrewcorlett5954]

I don't normally do movie recommendations because so many do, but if you want another film where Jack Nicholson dominates, you can't do better than As Good as it Gets. And if you want another film in the same genre with an amazing cast with all the twists and turns of this one, then look no further than LA Confidential. this was another really fun reaction though...as usual.

[@spongeaang98]

Glad to see you loved this movie! Still my favorite Scorsese film. One of my favorite themes of the film is virility being tied to righteous moral values. Throughout the movie, Costello and Sullivan are living the high life as successful, ambitious men that beautiful women can't resist initially. However, both have problems in the bedroom and it eats away at their masculinity in the process. Costigan, despite having the shit end of the stick throughout the movie, is still able to have sex with Madolyn as he's a good person while Sullivan struggles to connect with her as he's been lying about who he is every day. It's heavily implied that Madolyn is actually pregnant with Billy's child as a result of this too. Scorsese always speaks out against toxic masculinity and this film is a surprisingly smart way of looking into it.

[@accountable9026]

Jen coming through with another banger! Let’s go!

[@jimforman3754]

thanks for the most important parts... I can't watch the whole thing all the way through, this was great!

[@chrisleebowers]

What if I told you this was a *remake?* ...And the original is actually *better?* "No way! Better than a *Scorsesee version?* Of a *crime epic?"* See for yourself: "Infernal Affairs" 2002, Andrew Lau (It's been my experience that most people tend to prefer whichever version they saw first, but generally agree, it's a close race either way)

[@jablanbukvovski]

yeah, it's not better. acting in original is ridiculously bad

[@Michael-id9bw]

Awesome movie and a great reaction Jen. And yes, some more X-Men would be great.

[@MannyCakes1984]

Great reaction to one of my favorite movies!

[@nobody4214]

Yes!! Brilliant movie! Great reaction 👍💚

[@markjuarez1791]

This is quite an intense film. Great reaction, Jen. For other Scorcese movies, I suggest "The Age of Innocence" & "Hugo". They are the most un-Martin Scorcese movies ever made by Scorcese, and they are very good.

[@samhandwich4095]

If you ever rewatch it, keep an eye out for the letter X in front of or behind a character, it's foreshadowing that that character is going to die.

[@SilentBob731]

Such a brilliant film, and I expect many shocked looks behind Jen's Serious Girl Spectacles on this one. 🤓😮😱 The weird thing is that in a movie with Martin Sheen, Matt Damon, Leonardo DiCaprio and The Great Jack Nicholson, my favourite performance is from Mark Wahlberg.

[@mr.joshua6818]

"Sucks for that guy, but it's not Leo." 😂

[@straypigs]

Scorsese: Basically any of the movies he did with De Niro (excepting "New York, New York").....plus "After Hours" (wild 80s dark-comedy-thriller? Not sure how to describe After Hours!). But definitely The King Of Comedy, Cape Fear, Casino, Raging Bull, Taxi Driver, Mean Streets (and only after you've seen all those, then you can watch The Irishman, but not before!). Jack Nicholson, LONG list of classics still to hit: Easy Rider, Carnal Knowledge, The Last Detail, Chinatown, Reds, Terms Of Endearment, Prizzi's Honor, Broadcast News, Witches Of Eastwick, A Few Good Men, About Schmidt, and there are plenty others. Like Nicholson once said: "I don't make movies, kid, I make CLASSICS!" :D (De Niro, same thing, LONG list of classics). For Matt Damon: The Talented Mr. Ripley and for Leo, two of his earliest: "What's Eating Gilbert Grape?" and "This Boy's Life". And for Mark Wahlberg?: BOOGIE NIGHTS!!!!!!! (And for Martin Sheen: Badlands, and Apocalypse Now). Alec Baldwin? 30 Rock! The TV series!

[@kallreader7376]

This is based on a excellent Hong Kong movie, Infernal Affairs (which was the first of a 3 part series). This was excellent as well and you might check it out when you get a chance.