The Departed: A Departure From Multi-plex Let-downs.

Sometimes even I can have a good night out at The Odeon. Jen came along too, and even she was slightly gripped (though she tried to deny it). Great script, great performances, well crafted but not too slick. I haven't seen too many of Scorcese's recent films, don't think I've seen any at the cinema since 'Raging Bull', and I've not seen 'Goodfellas' which seems to be what most critics are judging this against, but it was nice to see a Hollywood veteran/maverick coming up with the goods, even if it was a remake of a Korean film. If he really needed to, Jack Nicholson not only confirms his supremacy as the leading actor of his generation, but shows the young punks that they've got a ways to go to reach Iconic status.