One Paragraph Review: The Departed

I saw The Departed for the second time this weekend and re-affirmed what I thought after seeing it the first time in the theaters: The Departed is one of the best crime/mob movies in a very long time. I love everything about this film, with the lone exception being the ending, which strikes me as overly conclusive (not everybody has to die in the end of the movie to provide some closure). This movie is wonderfully written, masterfully directed and perfectly acted. The plot device of an undercover agent and a mole in a police office trying to find each other is perfectly directed. It's the center of the film, but there are so many other characters interacting in other plot elements that it never feels forced or jammed down our throats. To top it all off, a well selected soundtrack including Pink Floyd & the Dropkick Murphys contributes nicely to the film. This film is a must for anybody who appreciates a good crime drama (or just a great film).