THE DEPARTED (2006) - Strength of Street Knowledge

[@XXavierTaylor]

Man, I already love this movie but this analysis showed me so much more. Awesome, awesome work.

[@adhithyaravindra7580]

I've been revisiting The Departed over the last few days and this was beautiful man

[@geoffedwards-tb4kp]

I found the film OK ad entertainment but wasn't interested in any depth of character assessments. And don't really see the point in this videos reasons. That's me though. In this case; now!!! Assessment of me needed?

[@aarond9563]

Yeah you did a really great job breaking this down!

[@italiancapo7]

The Irish ☘️ mob is something else

[@mikegallegos7]

Agreed! Outstanding effort!

[@jackofall2305]

"Im the guy who does his job, you must be the other guy"

[@ttentionpls]

And then he was one of The Other Guys.

[@pschafer89]

But the thing is, that guy was working for the FBI, no? And Costello was an FBI informant that the agency was protecting. Hence, the cameras were placed so as not to implicate him. So the guy really was doing his job, quite well, actually!

[@heraldarnold437]

@@pschafer89 Good observation

[@acer9934]

good comment :)

[@fanosoX]

So many great one liners in this one

[@gunnarjohnson9369]

You are now about to witness the strength of street knowledge.

[@nessmess500]

ATHF reference! Nice!

[@markostrbac95]

Jrpowered no, it’s a reference to straight outta compton

[@wyyclef]

@@markostrbac95 No its a song by Ice Cube. Natural born Killaz.

[@GitarristSulan]

Love that intro, right before when the screwdriver kicks in, in Poundcake by Van Halen.

[@ZdravoCao123]

WOOOOO DEATH ROOOWWW DEAAATHHHH ROOOOOWWWW

[@carmelolopez16]

From The Departed screenplay: "...He looks up and sees a gun. Behind it, stepping fast out of the shadows, DIGNAM. Avenging a guy he didn't even like, because it's the right thing to do."

[@justinamenta7241]

Well he also avenged Queenan, whom he definitely liked...

[@hectorsanchez1377]

He didn’t avenge the FBI that’s for sure

[@1846tt]

I think he probly liked William fine, they were "running" him, he played the tough parent. And it's not like he was a real rat, he was an undercover cop. They love to employ basic psychology and convince themselves they're wicked smaht.

[@brunovidana7837]

Underrated comment man, Underrated.

[@xhorxhi77]

@@1846tt that’s always been my impression he genuinely respected Costigan. The act was genuine and necessary but he genuinely respected Costigan especially after all the evidence was obvious.

[@khakhashisam3761]

Marky Mark's performance in this is underrated

[@aarond9563]

Is it though? I feel like we all agree it’s fantastic.

[@johnsinger1242]

Marky Mark's performance in this is the same as every other one. Just angry Boston ptick.

[@jamescarr4662]

I now parse KZbin comments sections for the word 'underrated'. Its likes a weird psychosis ...

[@thorsire9943]

He won a academy award for best supporting actor for this role

[@MobbKeith]

@@thorsire9943 thx for clearing up that false statement, I was about to comment the same thing. Under rated 😂🤣

[@harktischris]

I think it's important to point out that Costigan didn't fail police academy, it was part of his cover story. Dignam and Queenan had him drop out and get sent to jail so he's not ringing obvious alarm bells as a mole to any criminal types. Dignam's dig at Costigan at not graduating the academy was a self-referential dig (in both the obvious "you didn't graduate" but also "you didn't graduate because you're part of a team that has US as the boss"). The movie was pretty clear in implying that Costigan would've sailed through the academy if chose to stay, but Costigan wanted to BE a cop (not "appear to be a cop" as Queenan asks) and decides to the drop out thing, for the greater good (or status, or whatnot).

[@joshuathomas5626]

At the end of the day, it was a good ending. Dignam went on to take vengeance for his parents murder, he became the night, yelling in the face of every criminal before wasting them

[@originoflogos]

The Departed is easily one of the most complex gangster scripts ever written. It’s my favorite gangster film!

[@nodrama490]

IAmNoOne it was a copy of a Hong Kong film Infernal Affairs

[@dab56]

Cobif Man ahh where!

[@dawsondjodvorj2408]

@@nodrama490 not a copy, but an official remake. There's a difference. Its better than the orignal though.

[@nodrama490]

Dawson Djodvorj original much better

[@dawsondjodvorj2408]

@@nodrama490 Not really. The Departed is much better.

[@jeremy144713]

I also love one of Costellos first lines in the movie about being a cop or criminal and he says “when you’re faced with a loaded gun, what’s the difference?” And the characters both find themselves on opposite ends, one rich, highly decorated but a rat, the other poor, no identity, but a true cop and both find them selves faced with a loaded gun and dead.

[@martykeaton182]

My answer: The difference is one of them is on your side.

[@johnnotrealname8168]

@@martykeaton182 I think people forget that the bad guy says it.

[@martykeaton182]

@@johnnotrealname8168 Never occurred to me they would.

[@johnnotrealname8168]

@@martykeaton182It is the whole, the bad guy says a profound statement which you have to sort of sit down and question whether it is bad because bad guy said it. Many just think profound means moral.

[@martykeaton182]

@@johnnotrealname8168 Well I stand by my statement about the difference.

[@Dennis_84]

He started with a bag of groceries, then he dies with a bag of groceries!!

[@redfoot7951]

Great take

[@estebanmunoz7486]

Never considered that… thanks a lot… great detail

[@Bertiesghost]

I never picked up on that. Nice one

[@coeuznatas]

Amazing movie, it's criminal that Leo didn't get an Oscar for this role.

[@Malcolm.Y]

What about Blood Diamond? lol

[@theduckfromthejoke152]

I mean name me a Leo film, and I'll show you a crime

[@realjcoop182]

Completely a crime

[@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017]

His acting is skin deep.

[@akashmurthy7464]

Not even nominated for this

[@scotthuff271]

Everyone who told a lie died. Dignum omitted information, but he was very open about it. He told no lies. He was also the last man standing. This film was about the price of lies.

[@AslanW]

"They call that a paradox" is such a good line

[@rylan_reviews6493]

Pulp Fiction, GoodFellas, and The Departed are my favorite gangster films

[@jpmnky]

Casino?

[@milosdenkovic1984]

Hahaha same 😂

[@evanpaluch6190]

Goodfellows

[@tumbleweedjones]

Big Lebowski deserves a special mention > Nihilist mafia.

[@owenoconnor3525]

Donnie Brasco good too

[@gamerdad5363]

Just watched it again, you don't see acting like this anymore these days, this movie had everything...

[@cleonzenasro2998]

You are right. But I disagree I think The Irishman is maybe better or as good acting as this.

[@yaro42]

@@cleonzenasro2998 naaah, De Niro isn't as good as most of the actors here

[@creepymaster9584]

@@yaro42 he is not inferior but joe and al pacino are def better

[@mikeyteee95]

@@creepymaster9584 all are top drawer

[@glenbellefonte9620]

@@creepymaster9584 even pesci hammed it up just a bit in Irishman.

[@cjisrael901]

I really like how you point out and explain how Dignam is not only the only one to survive, but the one to successfully take out the rat. After seeing this movie, I strongly feel like this is my favorite performance from Wahlberg ever, and I wonder if it was just Scorsese’s directing or the writing that perfectly set up Wahlberg for this character. It’s interesting to think about and note that Wahlberg actually grew up in the REAL Boston. He grew up in Dorchester, he was running around in his youth and seeing the real southie. His character in this film is so good and I feel as though it’s a nice correlation to his real life experiences. While there was some over the top writing and scenes to embody a person’s Boston nature and dialogue, Dignam’s character still remains realistic and authentic to a true “Bostonian.”

[@julieann4616]

He also has amazing delivery.

[@antoniobrooks1113]

“I’m saying he worked at the airport” This was peak Jack Nicholson

[@blkplaguelmc]

Being from Boston, the best line of this whole video is how "everyone just hates everyone". Pretty much

[@chriss7430]

Billy wasn't pretending he thought Lennon was "the President before Lincoln" to appear dumb. He was being sarcastic in response to - in his eyes - a silly question.

[@cnote1378]

Disagree. Obviously he knows who Lennon is, but he conciously chooses to put up various facades throughout the film to trick Costello into trusting him. First, of being "stupid" because it would show Costello that he is not smart enough to articulate being an undercover cop and second of being nervous for the same purpose: take, for instance, the fact that he always acts nervous around the mob, but when venting to Madolyn his first complaint is that his hands don´t shake when seeing all the violence happening around him.

[@chriss7430]

@@cnote1378 I agree re some of the other facades but not this one. There's no gain for Billy in pretending he doesn't know who Lennon is but that he does know who the President was before Lincoln.

[@briancorcoran8266]

Chris S interesting takes guys 👍

[@hashvendetta7226]

You're both kind of correct. It's a smartass remark you would say, knowing you don't know the answer. He's pretending to be dumb, but not so stupid, he can't be somewhat witty.

[@freebee8221]

he obviously knows who lennon was(coz everybody in the world knows)and he isnt pretending not knowing it. its a smartass remark/joke that just makes him seem like a streetguy(that he actually is)who has the balls to say smartass remarks to costello.

[@kelvinator90]

This is the kind of film analysis you dont find anywhere else on the internet. The bar is set high in every way. I hope these works find more viewers to appreciate them and inspire. Thank you sir

[@JustMe-gs9xi]

Thank God you don't find this shit anywhere else

[@brendankelly5320]

Brando, dude, The Departed is one of my favorite movies and you provoked quite a bit of thought. You're doing a great job and are appreciated.

[@MATTDALOR1AN]

thank you!

[@generalripper7528]

@@MATTDALOR1AN Matthew, I am not really a huge film geek and I stumbled upon this video and your channel by accident, but I have to say that you have an incredibly likeable and authentic personality. That's why I subbed your channel. I hope you'll be successful with this channel and will be able to continue doing this as a career. All the best from Germany, Ripper out (I hope you'll see this comment)

[@Jamie-js3qw]

just call him underrated

[@galenmarek8287]

It’s what plants crave!

[@xlxl9440]

One thing that was slightly overlooked is that Costigan grew up primarily upper class while visiting his father in the hood on the weekends. While Collins actually grew up poor full time in the projects.

[@earlpipe9713]

Ah, that's why he had the ultimately fatal lack of streetsmarts & ruthlessness

[@xlxl9440]

@@earlpipe9713 yes, agreed!!!! 👍

[@calebdixon784]

@@earlpipe9713 all depends on the person plenty of sociopaths in the Suburbs esp teens

[@timjkoala7556]

Costigan wasn't upper class mate

[@voteZDLR]

Billy wasn't trying to escape his lower class lifestyle. He was trying to get revenge on the people who betrayed his father and when he was out of the picture they completely abandoned him and his family. Didn't even go visit his dying mother in the hospital, where he was the only one who remained at her bedside. No, he hates them and is willing to do whatever it takes to bring them down. He could care less what the community thinks about him, he's doing it for personal reasons.

[@neobootsonious]

This movie is more about how the people of Boston hate everyone 😂

[@eriktruchinskas3747]

If I had to have a Boston accent I'd probably hate everyone too (my family came from Massachusetts so don't jump down my throat)

[@NOrlando952]

Erik Truchinskas you wish your accent was this cool and intimidating.

[@kieranmaguire3293]

Nick Orlando lol he literally just said not to get angry at him and you did. Probably angry at everyone cuz ur from Boston

[@BreezyBulldog]

Nick Orlando intimidating? Not even close can’t take an Irish accent serious. Sound like people who just took helium

[@Secretname807]

@@BreezyBulldog Bostonians don't have an "Irish accent." They have a Boston or Eastern New England accent. They're very different.

[@213byron]

Damn this movie is deeper than I thought. Scorsese is a genius.

[@timothystarks5053]

I just saw this movie for the first time and was blown away...literally...the elevator scene shook me....for real...i thought all hope was lost....wow...and great breakdown of the intricacies of the movie...great points...wow...

[@Jamie-js3qw]

if you were LITERALLY blown away, not metaphorically, where were you blown to? Are you Mary Poppins? What gale force did that cyclone The Departed have? Did Obama contribute funds to the aftermath?

[@glenbellefonte9620]

@@Jamie-js3qw he did to the mideast.

[@ghostdivision7]

20:26 the bag of groceries on the floor. Wow, like the bags Costello gave him when he was a kid... mind blown.

[@spittle8]

I get embarrassed telling people this is a top three, top five all-time movie for me, but it is. Great video.

[@errwhattheflip]

I personally wouldn't say it's a top 3 movie. I do think there are better ones, but this movie has become criminally underrated these past few years

[@xhorxhi77]

it’s definitely one of the best movies of the of the 2000s.

[@BodyByBenSLC]

Mark Wahlberg is good in the right roles. This was perfect in this movie.

[@roblockhart6104]

So, basically, Mark Wahlberg's character was the wisest of them all because throughout the film, he could feel the vibrations.

[@greenjebadiah]

Come on come on

[@julieann4616]

@@greenjebadiah feel it feel it

[@alecburris4225]

I love how Mark Walberg says "you must be the other guy" then later goes on to play the other guy in "The Other Guys"

[@thebevysuperstitious]

Marky mark’s final scene in this is so satisfying

[@solidsoap77]

When I saw Dignum have the conversation with Matt Damon about suspecting he was the rat, I knew that Dignum was gonna live for some reason I just had a feeling and for that he became my favorite character. Anyways good video, I loved it, and we can all learn something from this video.

[@harrison1993]

I have watched far too many film breakdown videos like this to count. I have read an incomprehensible amount of detailed film reviews and analyses. I have spent countless hours delving into the thematic qualities of my favorite films and novels. I say all this to primarily say that I have a wealth of experience with the practice of film analysis. Immodest as that may sound, it is merely a reality as I have a deep and profound fondness for stories told through film and books. And with all of this exposure and experience, it is extremely rare (frankly, nearly impossible) for me to encounter a review or analysis of a film that truly manages to impress me. Yet this video has managed to do just that. Bravo to the creator of this terrific segment. This is without question one of the most incisive, astute, and captivating takes on what is, if not my favorite film, as close to it as can be. Amazing job!

[@MATTDALOR1AN]

Well, thank you very much! Check out my Terminator one! It's my second favorite work here. My top fav is JAWS which is coming out Monday.

[@barronk2814]

I comment maybe every 4 months. This Is an amazing take on a classic that I will now not ever be able see the same way again.

[@NOrlando952]

It’s not the “gold beacon hill tower” it’s the Massachusetts state house.

[@blkplaguelmc]

Lolololol

[@cdoudt2017]

This was my favorite movie as a kid and still is. I have seen it 40-50 times and you really put all the deep thoughts into words and a very well thought out explanation. Next time I watch it I will look at every scene very differently... Thank you!

[@xhorxhi77]

probably my favourite movie ever and even after watching the Internal Affairs movie it is apparently based on, it still is an incredible piece of cinema.

[@xhorxhi77]

because it is evidently so much better. than the IA movie

[@geo_metrics6312]

I’m honestly enjoying the Cinema series , much more than toy reviews.

[@Snoogen11]

"We would never do this in real life" Me: *nodding whilst counting stacks of 100 dollar bills, next to a mountain of coke and an M16.*

[@sasahuzjak2249]

Snoogen 11... Good for you ;) If you ever need some good staff.... I' m unemployed currently, lookin for a job ;)

[@soflsteel777]

Where do i drop off my resume?

[@sasahuzjak2249]

@@soflsteel777 Wooow...Nice to hear from you good sir ;) ;) actually if we werent on the platform we are right now...I could tell ya 4 real, lol...not to mention the fact that my nickname here is my actuall fuckin 1st & last name.... so, dunno... YOU tell me man ;) Anyway...Best regards from Croatia.... (stay safe ;) )

[@yawqna7221]

Where are the cockroaches?

[@jabyalex7868]

Shipping down to Boston is my favourite intro music for a movie

[@earlpipe9713]

At one point in time I felt the same, but you don't know what "played out" is til you've been from Boston and heard this song more times than Good Vibrations

[@robhoppe9189]

So I guess this is why Martin Scorcese said the MCU movies aren't art

[@plasticweapon]

he said that because he's a has been. he's right all the same, but crawling out of the woodwork to talk shit about comic book movies is a has been thing.

[@owenoconnor3525]

Cuz Scorsese’s movies are art and have depth while MCU is just a superhero story

[@bacht4799]

Marvel movies is 80’s/90’s action/thriller/comedy movies in disguise..

[@remingtonpenaranda7762]

I disagree with Scorsese about that statement. I see what he's saying but saying it isn't cinema is ridiculous to me

[@sameerhafeez7029]

@@remingtonpenaranda7762 k

[@mace2172]

Every time I read the title, I hear Eazy-E saying it in my head.

[@earthgraduate726]

I've never seen such a huge amount of wisdom in a short movie analysis nowhere with an amazing narrating style , it's like : you saw that scene , that means this and here is why the character said that ! I love it ! Keep up the great job Matthew .

[@BombaLuLu84]

The film that is on the television in the Sacred Heart of Christ scene is John Ford’s The Informer (1935) which is about a member of the IRA selling out his comrades for reward money so he and his girlfriend can have a better life in America. The scene shown is Victor McLaglen’s character Gypo Nolan pleading for forgiveness from Christ in a church as the guilt has overwhelmed him and the mounting fear that he’ll be executed as a traitor to his family, friends, country and comrades. In essence he traded in his ideals for advancement much like so many of the characters in The Departed.

[@Ford-wt8rn]

Apparently you never heard of Whitey Bulger, that was a key in the writing

[@ryanabel9895]

This analysis BLEW ME AWAY. Bravo my guy!! Just discovered the channel and this was my first watch. Keep going!

[@krankytilldaell6639]

Av rite mer

[@gilpinsteven]

Great video, very insightful. I love your collabs with Stuckmann, too.

[@ParanoidDondroid]

Love this movie and this video. Helps me see this movie in a different way, it just keeps on giving.

[@krankytilldaell6639]

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[@john.minelli]

You somehow made me love this film even more.. Well done, sir.

[@MATTDALOR1AN]

🫡🫡

[@ashcan6]

This is one of my top ten movies of all time, and at least neck and neck with Goodfellas for best Mattie flick…I’m half Irish, so I kind of lean toward The Departed. Just a side note - did anyone else notice that Costigan’s cousin looks and acts like a complete mimic of Nicholsan’s Costello character? The writing is so damn clever in this one…add in the slick dialogue, and it’s just a fast and funZ, if rough, ride. Not a second drags, and it’s full of complicated details. Whatever happened to the real micro chips, anyway?

[@aHappyEnchilada777]

Dude... Someone else. I've always been like, "he's great, I haven't seen all of them but The Departed is one of my favorite movies..." Thanks for the video. I rarely "like and subscribe" but loved your video so much I feel like I have to. So, thanks, wish it was more than $5 but, you're awesome and thanks. Will watch all futute videos, just discovered you because of our apparent love for this movie. Which character do you relate to the most? Only honest answers appreciated 😂

[@MATTDALOR1AN]

thank you very much! I don't know if I relate to any of them, but maybe a mixture of Queenan's kindness, and Dignam's tenacity

[@aHappyEnchilada777]

Whew, that's awesome to hear and not surprising! I feel like I'm a stuck Costigan Jr style but not tough enough. The scene with the shrink... It blew me away and has so many valuable lessons in it. Still bummed he didn't get the Oscar for that 😂 Please keep up all the awesome work! You definitely got a new fan. ​@@MATTDALOR1AN

[@firewarrior5828]

"Geez, She fell funny" "Francis, I really think you should see someone." That dialogue between French and Francis at the beggining always makes me laugh for some reason.

[@MATTDALOR1AN]

Same

[@BombaLuLu84]

That was apparently ad libbed by Nicholson and Winstone. Matt Damon told the story about it. It’s worth googling

[@ChadHolzhuter1288]

"But, if you leave the camera rolling.." 😂

[@mitraajdgargantua7960]

just "found" your channel - amazing - thanks for sharing! keep it up please

[@willandrews9741]

This is the most complete movie in every way I feel. I love it

[@creepymaster9584]

man dignum is one of my fav movie characters of all time that how's your mother scene is one of the funniest shit i have ever heard i liked inception but imho the departed is leagues above

[@pkang27]

Wow, what a pleasant video essay to find after rewatching the film. Your well-constructed and thorough analysis of the many themes depicted within the movie made it a joy to watch. I can clearly see how much time and effort was put into this video. Well done! Off to view more of your videos.

[@brianlevine4802]

I left Massachusetts for Phoenix in 1980. The problems with bussing in Boston had started to spread to the suburbs through the Metro program. When I got a job,It was at a steel fabrication company. My first day I see a guy with a "Ray Flynn for School Committee" t shirt on.

[@hix7503]

An outstanding video on an amazing film. Love this video and absolutely love this series! Keep up the good work.

[@DSToNe19and83]

“Schools out” Excellent close 🍻

[@dronemonkey2038]

Excellent bit of work Matthew

[@ervinobando6388]

Man you are the coolest most genuine youtuber I've ever seen on youtube. Thank you.

[@moloh15]

@Matthew Danczak: great analysis of one of my favourite films. Scorsese has done some explicitly religious films (Last Temptation; Silence) but I think religion is a strong undertone even in his gangster films and particularly in The Departed. One thing I was expecting to come up in your video was the early scene where young Damon quotes James Joyce to Nicholson, "non serviam" -- Latin for "I will not serve", the credo attributed to Satan. IMHO, it sets up Nicholson/Damon as servants of self or evil, and Sheen/DiCaprio as servants of good, in parallel father/son relationships. They all die in the movie but everlasting life is implied through Sheen's son (at Notre Dame) and DiCaprio's child (with Farmiga, "Madolyn", shared name with the saint) whereas Nicholson has no sons and it is implied Damon is impotent (in the morning-after scene with Farmiga). Will look up more of your videos.

[@jimmypadilla3441]

Damn idk how I didn't catch the everlasting life part. I guess it's about leaving a positive legacy

[@welovetofloat]

This was soooo good! Please do more of these!!

[@eckowezen]

Great review, a lot of interesting comments about all the symbolism in the movie: the grocery bag at the beginning and end of Colin's story, the racial element and the fact that hate and competition are shown from each race and social class. The question of raising oneself up to the next class is also very interesting. Great work!

[@deirdrekiely6187]

There are other forms of symbolism in the movie as well. For example, "X's" show up everywhere in the movie. Google it. Very interesting

[@scootsmcdoots80]

This movie was already my favourite. You made me like it even more. Thank you!

[@generalripper7528]

Matthew, I am not really a huge film geek and I stumbled upon this video and your channel by accident, but I have to say that you have an incredibly likeable and authentic personality. That's why I subbed your channel. I hope you'll be successful with this channel and will be able to continue doing this as a career. All the best from Germany, Ripper out

[@MATTDALOR1AN]

wow thank you so much! that has to be one of the greatest comments I've received!

[@TheWalterHWhite]

*THAT'S IT!!!* I'm watching the Departed again.

[@michaelgeorge1737]

Wow this is the best analysis! Love the catholic elements in this movie. Actually Martin Scorsese uses faith in his movies a lot.

[@NeverSaySandwich1]

Love how it was used in the Irishman

[@Papersheepp]

I've always been puzzled by all the Christian symbolism in the movie, this was great - very insightful and well-made

[@zhubacca]

'Carl Djung' I hate ripping on pronunciation and spelling but that made me smile. Its said Yoong.

[@petercarioscia9189]

This is seriously one of my favorite movies. 😊

[@HillbillyWerewolf]

Carl Jung's surname is pronounced like "Young," fwiw.

[@3N3MYKN1GHT]

The return! Hope life has been treating you well, you are one of the most inspiring and creative content creators.

[@3N3MYKN1GHT]

Well I blame my sub box for not getting me your videos for the last 3 months

[@MATTDALOR1AN]

You have some catching up to do ! 😁

[@asherstribe5695]

I believe you’re encouraging being a good Christian. I can really appreciate that as a Catholic myself. Well done video.

[@JoeyWilliams89]

This was the breakdown I was looking for after watching the movie!!! Great job on this breakdown!

[@blakeison_]

Man, I love your videos so much!! You say exactly what needs to be said, and don’t go about any crappy, unnecessary info. Plus, this is in my top 10 of all time, so that made me even more keen and intrigued in the video! Keep up the excellent work man!!

[@MrVee24]

This was a great insight; I never looked at it like a paradox movie.Fantastic video :)

[@Clearanceman2]

I like Matt Damon but every movie about Boston has to have Matt Damon in it.

[@thorsvenson3530]

I didn't get any of this from the film, but I loved every minute of the film. Just goes to show what a good movie it is that we both got so much out of it, but in completely different directions.

[@omegalpha777]

Dude focus your channel on Movies, you earned a new subscriber. P.S. In a future can you share your favorite Horror movies since Halloween is near, thanks.

[@waxworse]

(0:53) I wonder how many people paused it here and looked it up before continuing? Paradox ~ 1. A statement that seems to contradict itself but may nonetheless be true. 2. A person, thing, or situation that exhibits inexplicable or contradictory aspects.

[@BigStickky]

Very perceptive. Great viewpoints. 1 criticism tho You say “everyone who uses the lords name in vain gets killed or has something terrible happen to them”, and at first I was like, “good point. I didn’t notice that before”. Then I thought for a second ... Almost EVERYONE dies in that movie lol Everything else you said, couldn’t agree more. Great viewpoints

[@sethrobinson28]

This was incredible. This is my fav movie all time Man U did your fawkin thing salu

[@shmeegal1640]

Great video man. Keep it up

[@DSesignD]

I keep coming back to your videos. Of all the film analysis on YT, yours are unique and on point. Props.

[@Vinni-K]

Infernal Affairs (the film in which the departed is based on) does not receive enough credit. They can embellish this script in whatever way they want, and we think of it as a masterpiece remake. Just remember who did it first. Might be a Hollywood film made by Scorsese but the basic plot is taken from somewhere else.

[@cordcd7]

I commented on an earlier comment that mentioned the movie, yours was even deeper in the comments. It is actually, Infernal Affairs. I watched that first before Departed myself and upon re-watching IA, noted the similarities. I'm just surprised more people haven't seen Infernal Affairs. It really is a great movie.

[@Vinni-K]

@@cordcd7 My mistake, typo. Guess all the comments praising Scorsese are racked up at the top. IA is really good, well good enough to get Brad Pitt's production company to buy the rights for it, Scorsese to direct it, and all these big name actors to be casted in it. Shame the vast majority will never watch the original, which is better according to the HK actors, but ofc they are going to say that.

[@errwhattheflip]

And? Infernal Affairs is an amazing movie for sure. I absolutely love it. But that doesn't make The Departed the same movie. The script, apart from sharing certain story beats, is quite different. I'd even go as far as to say that it's almost entirely different from Infernal Affairs apart from that. Different characters, different themes and philosophies, different style, etc.

[@Adgeatic]

This was great. Thanks for this!

[@aarond9563]

Lol I love how you pointed out Madolyn’s poor morals when she’s surrounded by murderers. Yes cheating and lying is bad, but I don’t think as bad as taking lives. But still awesome video.

[@geordiejones5618]

This movie just so effortlessly juggles every character with clear relationship dynamics, and even one-scene minor characters have more depth/presence than most movie side characters.

[@Ali-ro2vv117]

Great video my friend, but for future reference 'Jung' is pronounced 'Yoong'

[@girthymcfatkid3870]

One of my favorite films. LOVED this analysis!

[@jwnj9716]

Towards the end reminds me of To Live & Die in L.A.

[@Niven42]

I agree. There’s a clear shock regarding the death of a character who “wasn’t supposed to die” in both films. And in both films, those characters are avenged by someone who turns out to be on the “other side”.

[@aries_6492]

What a fine and great analysis. I loved it. Excellent job 👌🏻

[@eddefy22]

Good editing! However I’m having trouble of seeing how street smarts would of helped you. Dingham was suspended and he only figured out suilivan was the rat, because Costigan’s death confirmed his suspicion. He didn’t gain an edge or, advantage. He had to find out through the normal course of actions in the movie. Real smart guy…Alec Baldwin.

[@frankgeee1313]

15:36 "pride comes before the fall"

[@myronsanders4563]

I always said "The Departed" is basically a film on how Everybody from Boston hates each other. This Analysis proves it

[@bryanx5829]

Boston sucks l.

[@ACACAC771]

Good video. What’s the movie at 17:20?

[@johnnybensonitis7853]

Great video, this is one of my favorite movies and I've probably seen it 50 times! Not to be a big here, but I think when Wahlburg good Damon, "I run rat fucks like you", he was pissed about Damon's new job of needing to spy on other cops to find the rat in the police department. Which was crazy considering he was Costello's actual rat! That's just the way I understood it, but it doesn't really matter. The message of you video is amazing and how far you went in depth is stunning. I bet Scorsese actually considered a lot of this when making the film and you just deconstructed it all right here. It blows me away all the things you manage to find, and I now have a reason to watch the movie again through a different lens. Awesome video!!

[@Failagain6666]

I love this analysis. I’ve watched it multiple times now. ⚡️

[@joshwilliams6517]

The Departed is the film that took Leo to the next level.

[@flightofthebumblebee9529]

Actually Gangs of New York did but the Departed cemented him as a true bad ass.

[@joshwilliams6517]

Sam Loomis stfu

[@flightofthebumblebee9529]

@@joshwilliams6517 smfd

[@thestarwarsman573]

This is probably the one movie I’ve seen where everyone is just an asshole to each other, and it’s super hilarious. 😂