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Re: The Departed - an OK second-rate action flick

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In Reply to: The Departed - an OK second-rate action flick posted by Victor Khomenko on March 27, 2007 at 06:01:14:

I think it's exaggeration to call this film "second rate". But be that as it may, if you liked DiCaprio in this you should check out his performance in "blood Diamond", which is a better film.

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"..Masterpiece...best of the year".. - afilado 10:00:23 03/27/07 (7)
...is what you earlier called "The Departed. Now Blood Diamond is the better film? C'mon Rico, stay strong. ;-)
- Re: "..Masterpiece...best of the year".. - rico 12:19:48 03/27/07 (6)
  I saw "The departed PRIOR to seeing "Blood Diamond" and made that comment befre seeing the second film. BTW, I now consoider "Notes on a Scandal" the best film of 2006, having seen that last.
  - I put all three... - afilado 14:51:32 03/27/07 (2)
    ..In the same category of much ado about little. Ordinary.
    Notes On A Scandal was really a bore to me. I like Blanchett but her heart wasn't in that character. Dame Judith playing against type, so to speak, was unconvincing and showed a rather desperate and unsuccessful attempt on her part, I thought, to put one last jewel in her distinguished crown. I felt a bit sad for her. Truth be known, I bet she was embarrassed at the Oscar campaign on her behalf. It was not a particularly notable performance for her.
    On a visceral level I enjoyed Blood Diamond more of the three but there's nothing transcendant there. I'd rather watch Missouri Breaks one more time. Heh, heh.
    Back to The Departed. Declaring it a "masterpiece" then replacing it as "best of year" with TWO subsequent films: that's very heady territory. ;-)
    - Re: I put all three... - rico 08:45:41 03/28/07 (1)
      I consider "Missouri Breaks" the worst western ever made and one of the worst films ever made.
      - I know... - afilado 12:21:54 03/28/07 (0)
        
        In Reply to: Re: I put all three... posted by rico on March 28, 2007 at 08:45:41:
        
        ..and your rationale is so well argued, too. I'll have to reconsider. Hmmm.... nope, you're still wrong.
        Don't worry too much. though, you still have time to grow up,
  - I guess the lesson you may learn on the third try is see all films before judging "best." nt - tinear 13:05:57 03/27/07 (2)
    asd
    - Re: I guess the lesson you may learn on the third try is see all films before judging "best." nt - rico 08:47:02 03/28/07 (1)
      Can't one say "The best I've seen so far"?
      - If only one would....(nt). - afilado 22:06:14 03/28/07 (0)
        
        In Reply to: Re: I guess the lesson you may learn on the third try is see all films before judging "best." nt posted by rico on March 28, 2007 at 08:47:02:
        
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