The Departed The Rewatchables August 17, 2017

What’s Aged the Best?

DiCaprio versus Damon, the delayed title, Baldwin and Wahlberg’s department, the cranberry-juice scene, Costello’s death, Dropkick Murphys, and contemporary Boston sports links

In the discussion (8)

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The contrast between DiCaprio and Damon is praised. — Bill Simmons
The title arriving about eighteen minutes into the movie is praised. — Bill Simmons
Costigan’s jail workout is part of the delayed-title sequence. — Bill Simmons
Alec Baldwin and Mark Wahlberg running an internal-affairs-on-internal-affairs department is praised. — Bill Simmons
The cranberry-juice confrontation is praised as a perfect scene. — Bill Simmons
Costello’s death is nominated. — Bill Simmons
Dropkick Murphys entering with the title is praised. — Bill Simmons
The Dropkick Murphys cue is linked to the closer transcribed Papoban and the Red Sox era. — Bill Simmons