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Infernal Affairs

2002
Drama
Suspense/Thriller
1h 41m
A tightly wound thriller which centers on two Hong Kong police officers - one a gang mole on the force and the other an undercover cop in the gang - who share the same objectives and who find their destinies intertwined in this high-octane police actioner. (Miramax)
Directed by:
Wai-Keung Lau Wai-Keung Lau Alan Mak Alan Mak
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Written by:
Alan Mak Alan Mak Felix Chong Felix Chong
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Starring:
Eric Tsang Eric Tsang Andy Lau Andy Lau Tony Chiu-Wai Leung Tony Chiu-Wai Leung Chapman To Chapman To Ting Yip Ng Wan Chi Keung Anthony Chau-Sang Wong Anthony Chau-Sang Wong Edison Chen Edison Chen Shawn Yue Shawn Yue Kelly Chen Kelly Chen Sammi Cheng Sammi Cheng Ka Tung Lam Ka Tung Lam
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Franchise:
Infernal Affairs
Genres:
Drama, Suspense/Thriller, Crime, Action
AKA:
Mou gaan dou
Country:
Hong Kong
Languages:
English, Cantonese, Thai
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Infernal Affairs

2002
Drama
Suspense/Thriller
1h 41m
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luna6ixLuna6ix
Rated 12 Nov 2018
83
83rd
A very suspenseful thriller that ends up feeling a little rushed, but the story is a hell of a yarn. The only problem is that Scorsese decided to remake it with a bigger budget and a longer run time, not to mention he's one of the best directors alive. Even so, this is still a great movie.
Rated 12 Nov 2018
pickpocketPickpocket
Rated 19 Jul 2009
5
44th
Almost impossible to know what the hell is going on in the beginning. They keep showing younger versions of the 2 leads without ever establishing who they are which just makes it very confusing. The Departed is a much stronger film in every way possible. Better acting, directing and writing. I mean the Boss in this one was a fat midget, in The Departed at least Nicholson was menacing and cool. Chiu Wai was great though. But I do thank this movie for giving me a Scorsese gem.
Rated 19 Jul 2009
chouinardChouinard
Rated 07 Aug 2008
89
93rd
better than departed in the way that a NES is better than a N64
Rated 07 Aug 2008
chemical404chemical404
Rated 01 Aug 2010
66
73rd
For me it didn't live up to its hype. I found the narrative structure unnecessarily confusing, mostly because of very fast pacing. Story, however is interesting and original. Both Hollywood and Bollywood made their own versions of this film, so that's something. Besides pacing and structure that I didn't exactly loved, technical side of this film is very good. Most of the best Hong Kong movie industry individuals were involved in the making of this film, and that shows.
Rated 01 Aug 2010
fredericg54frederic_g54
Rated 20 Nov 2007
9
90th
Although I still feel the american remake was a stronger film, I wanna eulogize this one for its strong character interaction, its originality, script and great performances. The fast pace of the film does make it quite confusing at some points. Nonetheless, Infernal Affairs grabs you, gets its hooks into you and never lets go.
Rated 20 Nov 2007
frostyFrosty
Rated 13 Mar 2010
75
75th
Does in 101 minutes what took The Departed took 151. Pacing is crucial to a thriller and Infernal Affairs gets it spot on, the Departed is saggy by comparison. I prefer this versions ending as well.
Rated 13 Mar 2010
omgfridgeomgfridge
Rated 18 Nov 2010
6
53rd
Confusing at the start, gets better as it progresses. Bettered in every way by Scorsese with 'The Departed'.
Rated 18 Nov 2010
judge_holdenJudge Holden
Rated 04 Jun 2011
4
51st
Inferior to The Departed in just about every way imaginable. The writing in particular is nowhere near as good, and the cast here cannot compete with the talent on screen in the American version. Far less operatic and theatrical in tone, this rather muted, unremarkable film is watchable but entirely unmemorable outside of being the inspiration for a much, much better film. The relentless use of sappy music and flashbacks only hurts it further.
Rated 04 Jun 2011
the_pirateThe Pirate
Rated 17 May 2013
85
80th
The Departed is better; no sense beating around the bush. The character development, soundtrack, structure, and pacing is immensely better in Scorcese's film, but that doesn't mean Infernal Affairs isn't a great movie. While watching this, I was surprised to see just how much of the dialogue, key elements, plot points and plot twists were kept for Scorcese's remake. Though the American version fixed a lot of the flaws with this movie, gotta give the original it's due credit.
Rated 17 May 2013
purgatospurgatos
Rated 13 Jun 2010
85
82nd
Saw this after seeing the Departed and have to say this is without a doubt the better film. Is very tight and doesn't have the bloat that Scorcese tacked on. More importantly, several dramatic scenes work here that end up being hilarious in the Departed. Great cop film here, very much worth seeing whether or not you've seen its American counterpart.
Rated 13 Jun 2010
wolfwoodeWolfwoode
Rated 24 Feb 2010
90
89th
What "The Departed" is based off of, and fails to do justice to.
Rated 24 Feb 2010
rezasalimirezasalimi
Rated 04 Apr 2016
81
68th
its much better than departed
Rated 04 Apr 2016
glumpy99glumpy_99
Rated 08 Jun 2020
76
50th
Ultimately has the misfortune of now following the superior THE DEPARTED; Lau and Mak's effort is a more stripped-down and gritty effort, but lacks the flamboyant energy of its remake, with Scorsese consistently outshining these guys even in their 'shock' scenes (eg. Queenan's big scene trumps the equivalent here 10 times over). Difficult to objectively score this as the remake looms so large, but on its own terms an enjoyable (if unremarkable) cop drama.
Rated 08 Jun 2020
vince_leoVince Leo
Rated 22 Jun 2008
75
74th
With smooth as silk direction and intelligent screenwriting, Infernal Affairs, isn't just a good Hong Kong film, but one of the better action-thriller cop films in recent years -- perhaps the best since L.A. Confidential, which this reminds me of quite a bit.
Rated 22 Jun 2008
pigletPiglet
Rated 22 Jul 2009
87
98th
Nearly impeccable, and of course had to spring an American adaptation, which isn't bad but this is far better. One guy goes undercover as a cop, the other as a mafioso, and then they go after each other.
Rated 22 Jul 2009
thedenizenTheDenizen
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
95th
The original classic cops n' gangsters cat and mouse game that was remade as The Departed. This flick has just as much star power as the remake, and doesn't shoehorn in a pointless love triangle. Ergo, it's a better film.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
obdurateObdurate
Rated 22 Jan 2017
85
80th
Inevitably have to compare it to The Departed. This has better pacing, an interesting style and since it was quicker, it was more of a thrill ride. But it was also cheesy on occasion so some of the more emotional elements didn't work. The Departed had a great cast and some humour, felt more bloated. I think Infernal Affairs might be a better film; I'll rate it higher but they're pretty close in quality anyway. I love the ending here though.
Rated 22 Jan 2017
backwardsuitbackwardsuit
Rated 05 Jan 2015
76
69th
Good twisty narrative with breakneck pace that weaves pretty seamlessly into the moral battle inside the characters. A bit hard to follow at times but the emotional focus keeps it together. In a cheesy way you could say it's a pulpy meditation on the idea of karma. A tense & satisfying tale of the criminal underworld with some hellish metaphysical underpinnings. Lacks both the technical mastery & excess weight of the Scorsese remake & comes off as a sloppier but ultimately more cohesive story.
Rated 05 Jan 2015
zozanZozan
Rated 24 Jul 2009
85
87th
I wish I had seen this before "The Departed".
Rated 24 Jul 2009
hotsakehotsake
Rated 01 Jul 2012
95
99th
This is definitely one of the greatest crime films of all time, not just from Hong Kong but from anywhere. It's super complex without being confusing and amazingly well acted by all. The unofficial remake the Departed while being a very good movie falls far short of this masterpiece.
Rated 01 Jul 2012
teddedonTedDedon
Rated 19 Mar 2007
87
78th
Infernal Affairs is a really cool crime drama that involves a lot of twist and turns until the final show down. Absolutely brilliant story telling.
Rated 19 Mar 2007
tavingtonTavington
Rated 02 Sep 2011
5
97th
Way better than Scorsese's remake.
Rated 02 Sep 2011
stflyst_fly
Rated 04 Jun 2010
85
86th
Very Good. A tense game of treachery and loyalty between two pawns at opposite ends of the law. This is signature great Korean cinema with a unique plot and positively refreshing execution. The inspiration for Scorcese's "The Departed", it makes you wonder why the much inferior remake won the Oscar. Even if you've seen the remake, watch this because there's no substitute for an original idea. Highly Recommended.
Rated 04 Jun 2010
philamentalphilamental
Rated 08 Feb 2020
58
31st
Sorry, I know it's uncool to say it but The Departed is far better.
Rated 08 Feb 2020
mrcarmadyMrCarmady
Rated 29 May 2011
82
43rd
Totally better than the remake...
Rated 29 May 2011
cinemaasiaCinema_Asia
Rated 18 Feb 2010
90
96th
Solid and original plot which served as the foundation for Scorsese's remake. The characters in this are all complexly written and pretty well acted. It also requires the audience to pay attention to the small details inherent in the film such as the Buddhist iconography and character quirks. There are a few inconsequential weak points and the soundtrack wasn't all that great but overall it's still one of the best crime dramas to come out of Hong Kong.
Rated 18 Feb 2010
gogokaingogokain
Rated 25 Apr 2009
85
92nd
I wish I hadn't seen The Departed already, because this was infinitely more engaging even while knowing what was going to happen. A much better story when told without all the superfluous plot and Hollywood cliches. Sometimes less is more, a lot more in this case.
Rated 25 Apr 2009
moribunnyMoribunny
Rated 27 Feb 2010
60
54th
In this particular case, the original is nowhere near as good as the remake. Infernal Affairs is interesting and action-packed, but has very average writing and acting and a conservative style. It is valuable mainly for the spark that Scorsese saw here which inspired him to make the superior The Departed.
Rated 27 Feb 2010
eveeluneveelun
Rated 25 Sep 2008
80
78th
It's hard to review this after seeing "The Departed" first. They seem to me to be of similar quality - the original is more dramatically engaging and subtle, but the Departed infuses the story with more humor and a greater scope. I guess I prefer the Departed, but that's probably just because I saw it first.
Rated 25 Sep 2008
boxcarsBoxcars
Rated 24 Jan 2016
8
71st
While the film's brisk pace is disorienting in the beginning, and it also results in the secondary characters operating more as devices than people, the speed of the story's progression and the tone ultimately serve to the picture's advantage. The action is sharp, and there isn't a single wasted frame: the movie's totally devoted to the story of the two sympathetic protagonists, and how their experiences fit the Buddhist ideal of perpetual Hell.
Rated 24 Jan 2016
kowryKowry
Rated 25 Jun 2012
30
62nd
Very well done and enjoyable thriller with good actors and great cinematography. However, the characters and their relationships could have been more developed and I did have slight problems with a couple of plot elements - for example, it was just silly to make the fake cop's girlfriend to write a novel about a man living two lives.
Rated 25 Jun 2012
ruslandgagaRuslandgaga
Rated 10 Sep 2009
91
54th
Tony Leung is the man!
Rated 10 Sep 2009
damildamil
Rated 23 Mar 2011
70
67th
This film has a really great storyline. It only makes sense that it was remade in The Departed (2006). It felt a little cheesy at times and a bit obvious in direction. Still, it was good film.
Rated 23 Mar 2011
hezarfenHezarfen
Rated 04 Jun 2011
65
57th
Actually kinda cool, in a way it is one of those 'big' films, lots of content, that populate the cinematic canon, however hard overridden by the 100% cops and robbers routine.
Rated 04 Jun 2011
mchaleMcHale
Rated 19 Nov 2010
75
42nd
It's hard to pay attention to the visuals of a movie when your eyes are glued to subtitles, so I'll just say this film is good.
Rated 19 Nov 2010
philipPhilip
Rated 09 Dec 2008
76
79th
Boy, did that put "The Departed" to shame! Suspension you can cut with a knife.
Rated 09 Dec 2008
cmonsterCMonster
Rated 04 Dec 2014
84
77th
Clearly awesome, and great source material for Scorsese, but they seriously blow by all character development and creating relationships between the characters at the beginning. Also, the music is very heavy handed, which is especially glaring because of how Scorsese uses score and soundtrack so brilliantly. Aside from those two points, they are pretty close to the exact same movie.
Rated 04 Dec 2014
thecynicthecynic
Rated 18 Jun 2011
56
10th
It's rare to find a remake that's better than the original, but THE DEPARTED blows this Hong Kong gang-flick out of the water in every way imaginable. Worth watching only to compare to Scorsese's adaptation.
Rated 18 Jun 2011
portwa6portwa6
Rated 28 Feb 2012
89
95th
The real Departed - it's amazing how much of this film was used in The Departed. Incredible action/police/molehunt story
Rated 28 Feb 2012
wetwillieswetwillies
Rated 01 Sep 2014
80
37th
Viewed August 30, 2014. A whipfast drama full of twists and turns, all captured in stylistic insanity - fast pans, disorienting cuts, sudden black-and-white flashbacks set to very cheesy music. It's a good movie - with its exhilarating pace, it's hard to not get wrapped up in the tension - but I do prefer The Departed, because I think its stylistic insanity is more in line with my sensibilities.
Rated 01 Sep 2014
pepsi_manPepsi-Man
Rated 17 Feb 2009
4
96th
Was also very good when Martin Scorsese put white people in it.
Rated 17 Feb 2009
normalchaosnormalchaos
Rated 18 Jun 2015
80
77th
It's a tight story with strong characters that's hampered by some interesting editing decisions (the black and white flashbacks and a couple of odd scene transitions).
Rated 18 Jun 2015
fra_paolofra paolo
Rated 14 Oct 2015
44
44th
Economically told thriller somewhat undermined by having seen The Departed first. The contrast between them illustrates the difference between Hollywood and Hong Kong film-making.
Rated 14 Oct 2015
x_humanx-human
Rated 04 Apr 2007
75
45th
Middle of the road. Its uniqueness comes more from Asian philosophy, which I can't personally agree with. Post-colonial HK has lost its senses.
Rated 04 Apr 2007
cmpaxcmpax
Rated 19 Apr 2013
60
35th
"The Departed" is clearly better in all aspects, except the originality. And no, originality is not the most important thing in moviemaking.
Rated 19 Apr 2013
barraocBarraoc
Rated 19 Sep 2015
70
64th
The first, strongest, and least jumbled of the Infernal Affairs trilogy.
Rated 19 Sep 2015
leshiileshii
Rated 17 Dec 2006
70
54th
Pretty good, although seeing "The Departed" first sort of took some of the punch out of it.
Rated 17 Dec 2006
sengirsengir
Rated 17 Nov 2008
80
65th
Given that this movie mostly counts on it's excellent plot twists, it's a bit hard to give it a fair score after seeing 'The Departed'. I think the latter basically upgrades the story with a lot more depth and drama and I personally prefer the remake quite a bit. That notwithstanding this is still an excellent fast-paced police thriller and a must-see for anyone who enjoys Asian Cinema.
Rated 17 Nov 2008
quickyapiQuickyAPI
Rated 18 Dec 2009
75
77th
I'd say it's just a tad better than The Departed which is the Hollywood remake of this one and was also very good.
Rated 18 Dec 2009
squidgetsquidget
Rated 21 Aug 2007
95
90th
It's so good, I bought it 3 times.
Rated 21 Aug 2007
cowmanCowman
Rated 07 Jul 2013
70
56th
A bit confusing and maybe too fast paced, but at least it's a good blueprint for Scorcese's remake, which is grittier and emotionally stronger.
Rated 07 Jul 2013
billkerwinbillkerwin
Rated 03 Feb 2010
86
71st
An excellent well-paced thriller. Much better than the Scorsese remark, "The Departed."
Rated 03 Feb 2010
stevensydanStevensydan
Rated 19 Dec 2014
90
90th
Suspenseful drama. Well executed ending.
Rated 19 Dec 2014
tma1tma1
Rated 14 Aug 2007
65
47th
confusing at the beginning, but moves along pretty well. All plot though.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
q31Q31
Rated 05 Feb 2011
94
75th
Complicated but tense thriller.
Rated 05 Feb 2011
nobletNoblet
Rated 25 Jul 2012
77
62nd
I guess seeing The Departed first kinda ruined this for me, although they're different enough to enjoy on their own merits. This film has great pacing and tension. On the downside, the presentation - the sound, music, editing and overall visual style seemed a little too over-the-top and annoying.
Rated 25 Jul 2012
monstergearMonsterGear
Rated 14 Jun 2007
90
90th
Clever, stylish, and remarkably intense. I definitely liked the stereo-equipment connection between the two lead characters, which the American remake sadly lacked; it made for a much better sucker-punch payoff in this film.
Rated 14 Jun 2007
hu7Hu7
Rated 21 Nov 2008
90
95th
Fantastic ending. Even I was suprised.
Rated 21 Nov 2008
qwershadyqwershady
Rated 17 May 2014
78
75th
we have to be grateful for this movie makes the departed* real. so many scenes exactly the same but their influences not
Rated 17 May 2014
mattorama12mattorama12
Rated 28 Jan 2015
65
48th
I think I would have been lost as hell if I hadn't already seen The Departed. The main drag is some super, super cheesy moments punctuated by the worst music you've ever heard in a movie that's otherwise this good. On the positive, it moves super fast and never gets boring. The story itself is just a really good cat and mouse (and mouse and cat!).
Rated 28 Jan 2015
fenixdownfenixdown
Rated 01 Feb 2015
69
33rd
Weird but cool.
Rated 01 Feb 2015
sirstuckeySirStuckey
Rated 08 Nov 2014
85
87th
After watching this years later I think I liked this more overall than The Departed. It's actually pretty close but the ending for this one pushes it over the top.
Rated 08 Nov 2014
staypuftStay_Puft
Rated 14 Aug 2007
69
74th
Tony Leung, Andy Lau, Anthony Wong... great cast, fun movie.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
henrikmHenrikM
Rated 08 Dec 2013
84
87th
Shorter, but way more effective than Scorsese's version. I have to admit I prefer this one. Some scenes in The Departed are actually total rip off which I don't support.
Rated 08 Dec 2013
eric_janeric-jan
Rated 26 Jan 2009
80
88th
Great movie about rivals.
Rated 26 Jan 2009
fancymikeFancyMike
Rated 17 Nov 2017
4
59th
I liked the pace of it. Pushing forward almost too fast, but not quite. Eric Tsang is fantastic and I even kind of like the bits of over the top editing.
Rated 17 Nov 2017
veeqdeeveeqdee
Rated 16 Jul 2011
65
59th
Actually prefer this to The Departed, minus the music and some general cheesiness that may be culture-based.
Rated 16 Jul 2011
troothTrooth
Rated 22 Nov 2011
81
84th
I didn't even realize when I watched this that The Departed was based on it, but somehow I just liked this one a lot more. The characters just felt more distinct, which is weird because The Departed was full of so many actors I immediately recognize.
Rated 22 Nov 2011
iyisinekiyisinek
Rated 02 Aug 2011
78
79th
Köstebek'in orijinali. Ben orijinali tercih ederim ama bu da fena degildi.
Rated 02 Aug 2011
afx237viafx237vi
Rated 23 Feb 2011
45
29th
Stylish and exciting, but I think it lacks a little substance beneath the gloss. I spent most of the duration trying to keep on top of who was who and would have appreciated a little time-out to discover who the characters really were. Both the main characters were having an identity crisis - that bit I get - but if we weren't shown who they were to begin with, why should I care? The ending was a total cop-out (pun intended!)
Rated 23 Feb 2011
beneBene
Rated 05 Aug 2007
78
73rd
Direction is a bit confusing at the beginning, but once it picks up it really does
Rated 05 Aug 2007
barthalenBarthalen
Rated 18 Aug 2011
83
88th
A great premise, some twists and turns along the way and a satisfying conclusion. Good times.
Rated 18 Aug 2011
monisitMonisit
Rated 25 Jun 2018
66
35th
I am actually dumbfounded on how badly they messed up an awesome story with some of the worst directorial choices I've ever seen in a film. The camera will never stop moving, never stop using a Dutch angle, and perhaps the most offensive part of it is the soundtrack - where it is so overly melodramatic. Every major character's death is played to some over the top music, coupled with a B&W montage of scenes already in the film. Great story, but the film shoots itself in the foot.
Rated 25 Jun 2018
paxtonPaxton
Rated 07 Dec 2012
80
88th
The plot seemed really familiar but I couldn't understand a damn word they were saying.
Rated 07 Dec 2012
boomdiddlyboomdiddly
Rated 11 Oct 2014
84
88th
Everything "The Departed" should have been and wasn't. The slightly cheesy romance holds this back from perfection, but it is a tightly-written thriller.
Rated 11 Oct 2014
djfntstquedjfntstque
Rated 14 Aug 2007
87
89th
Unavoidable Hong Kong-isms aside (a cheesy ballad at a key moment is cringeworthy) this is one of the better Asian crime dramas to make it overseas.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
redfalconRed_Falcon_
Rated 12 Mar 2011
80
87th
A very well done Hong Kong police\gangster drama.I liked the fact that the focus of this stayed rooted on the two main characters and gave us a good sense of the internal conflicts going on in these characters.The pacing keeps this film moving along at a deliberate pace that never drags.The ending is very well done.
Rated 12 Mar 2011
tinysausagetinysausage
Rated 04 Nov 2012
68
36th
I found the Departed curiously forgettable, and while this is pretty taut, it also didn't make the big impression I was expecting. It also batters you around the head with flashbacks which made me groan.
Rated 04 Nov 2012
kurochocoleKurochocole
Rated 25 Aug 2014
87
70th
Very fast-paced and exhilarating plot, I thoroughly enjoyed it. Beautiful soundtrack and impressive casts really nailed the film. The only issue I have with this film is the plot twist near the end that fails to convince me. I may need to rewatch the film again and pay more attention to small little details which may justify the twist. Overall a well made film. Recommended to anyone.
Rated 25 Aug 2014
slantmagSlantMag
Rated 24 Oct 2010
20
41st
"Infernal Affairs could be the syllabus for "The Effects of Michael Mann, Tony Scott, and the American Police Procedural on Asian Cinema."" - Ed Gonzalez
Rated 24 Oct 2010
thedicemanTheDiceman
Rated 14 Aug 2007
60
62nd
Not bad at all.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
cagedwisdomcagedwisdom
Rated 08 Jul 2008
75
65th
I feel this was slightly overhyped.. It's great, but it's not without it's flaws. Mainly that it's hard to follow at times, especially to begin with.
Rated 08 Jul 2008
cetincelikcetincelik
Rated 30 Dec 2017
100
99th
Her açıdan Scorcese'nin The Departed'indan iyi.
Rated 30 Dec 2017
myfavchordsmyfavchords
Rated 17 Dec 2011
78
71st
This is a very well made movie with a great script. I would have enjoyed it even more if I had not seen The Departed first. I would recommend this film.
Rated 17 Dec 2011
amerigoamerigo
Rated 15 May 2009
80
69th
It's The Departed's more talented older brother. It's still not anything special, but it's worth a watch.
Rated 15 May 2009
walkenrollWalkenRoll
Rated 21 Jun 2012
80
74th
A better ending than The Departed, although I prefer Scorcese's version for the little things that aren't as fleshed out. Everything that wasn't that great about this, such as side plots, and the lack of a decent connection between the two leads, was fixed by Scorcese, most notably in Vera Farmiga - changing 3 women into one single woman adds a punch to scenes that isn't really present in this version.
Rated 21 Jun 2012
mandymandy
Rated 14 Feb 2011
7
73rd
Personally, I prefered The Departed, maybe because I saw The Departed first.
Rated 14 Feb 2011
quickyQuicky
Rated 30 Jun 2008
73
67th
I'd say it's just a tad better than The Departed which is the Hollywood remake of this one and was also very good.
Rated 30 Jun 2008
wcnitzwcnitz
Rated 08 Jul 2007
89
94th
Not better than The Departed, but it's great in its own right.
Rated 08 Jul 2007
caimancaiman
Rated 17 Jul 2011
85
79th
A tightly woven, deliciously complex piece of entertainment. The story is compelling, the acting is good and the direction is top notch. I could have done without the cheesy dramatic flashback sequences and schmaltzy music though. I also think it felt a bit too rushed at times and some side characters needed to be more fleshed out (problems that Scorsese would remedy in his remake). But this is a tense, creative, highly enjoyable movie. Just remember to have a notepad ready.
Rated 17 Jul 2011
ecitizeneCitizen
Rated 21 Jan 2014
70
70th
A good story about undercover cops working to take down a Hong Kong gang. It has an unexpected depressing ending. There are many good tense scenes. I liked it, but whoever handled the subtitles was an idiot, most of the time the text was not shown long enough to read without repeating and pausing. I found some of the plot holes annoying. A few unnecessary side stories, but the overall movie is well made and entertaining.
Rated 21 Jan 2014
vandelay1Vandelay1
Rated 22 Aug 2008
82
92nd
Great
Rated 22 Aug 2008
volvoxvolvox
Rated 25 Aug 2012
30
17th
Film gayet güzel yalniz aklima takilan nokta filmde fazla sayida geriye dönüsler mevcut sebebinin oyuncularin uzak dogulu olmasi olabilecegini düsünüyorum. Izleyicinin kisileri karistirip baglanti kuramamasi endisesiyle yapmis olmasi akil disi gelmiyor bana. Film tamamen ayni, oyuncularin performanslari da oyle sadece oyuncular Hollywood oyuncusu olsaydi yine buna ihtiyac duyulur muydu emin degilim.
Rated 25 Aug 2012
whatismynamewhatismyname
Rated 27 May 2008
85
97th
I can't say if I like 'The Departed' or the 'Mou gaan dou / Infernal Affairs trilogy' more, so until watching each at least once more, I'm going to have to keep their ratings the same.
Rated 27 May 2008
chemtrailschemtrails
Rated 15 Oct 2010
90
97th
I love this movie
Rated 15 Oct 2010
shadrikShadrik
Rated 31 Aug 2010
80
83rd
Extremly stylish, fast paced and intense. Gets a little confusing in the beginning as it throws you right into the action but holds the suspense from start to finish.
Rated 31 Aug 2010
dobrekkdobrekk
Rated 18 Feb 2007
76
90th
Original of the Departed Les infiltés
Rated 18 Feb 2007
p_u_l_pP u l p
Rated 13 Apr 2013
77
85th
It's funny. Scorsese re-made and won 4 Oscars (including best picture) and lots of other awards; and most people don't even know about the original one.
Rated 13 Apr 2013
rcmaccrcmacc
Rated 17 Sep 2018
70
57th
While a good film, it feels rushed in its pacing squeezing a grand story into an hour and a half. There are moments of the film which are incredibly well done and well acted, notably the character arcs of the main two. Unfortunately, it jumps in halfway through these characters' arcs leaving us with only the results and less of seeing why they feel this way. The movie also has very cheesy flashback moments that feel jarring and out of style with the gritty backdrop of the rest of the film.
Rated 17 Sep 2018
lilarcorLilarcor
Rated 15 Apr 2013
63
24th
An awful soundtrack and a laughable love story subplot brings this one down.
Rated 15 Apr 2013

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