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October 6, 2006
At the Movies: Cops-and-mobster drama falls short of its promise
By CHRISTY LEMIRE
AP Movie Critic
AP Movie Critic
This is what you want in a Martin Scorsese film: beautifully edited, brutally violent sequences, brimming with life even as bodies are hitting the floor, all awash in a blaring Rolling Stones tune.
| THE DEPARTED |
 Director: Martin Scorsese Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Jack Nicholson, Matt Damon, Mark Wahlberg, Alec Baldwin, Ray Winstone, Vera Farmiga Rating: R for strong brutal violence, pervasive language, some strong sexual content and drug material Running time: 150 minutes |
(In this case, “Gimme Shelter.” Again.)
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