: A criminal groomed by Costello since childhood who rises through the ranks of the Massachusetts State Police to act as a mole for the mob.
: The final shot of a literal rat walking across a balcony serves as a blatant metaphor for the theme of informers that permeates the movie. Critical Reception and Awards The Departed(2006)
(2006), directed by Martin Scorsese , is a high-stakes crime thriller set in Boston that explores themes of identity, betrayal, and moral ambiguity. It is an adaptation of the 2002 Hong Kong film Infernal Affairs . Plot Overview : A criminal groomed by Costello since childhood
: "I don't want to be a product of my environment. I want my environment to be a product of me" . It is an adaptation of the 2002 Hong
: "I'm the guy who does his job. You must be the other guy" . Dignam : "Maybe. Maybe not. Maybe go fuck yourself" .
: Director Scorsese uses the letter "X" as visual foreshadowing throughout the film; it appears in the background whenever a character is about to die.
Widely considered a modern classic, the film received four Academy Awards: Best Director (Scorsese's first win) Best Adapted Screenplay (William Monahan) Best Film Editing Memorable Dialogue