I love how Jack starts counting out a specific number of bills after he smashers Leo's hand then says fuck it and just leaves the whole stack. Tells you so much about the character with just one little gesture.
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Costello is a guy who can say whatever he wants to pretty much whoever he wants. Even in the deal with the Chinese later he's taking shots at them (verbally at first). Here he's in a situation where he's being reasonably polite about a "nobody", and he's got some punk kid he could easily just bury assuming everything is an insult. Costigan is lucky he didn't end up with more broken bones, but him tuning up the Providence mafia in Costello's turf probably got him a little slack.
2:29 - 2:34 is when you can clearly see Franks patience wearing thin with Leo's characters "smart ass" personality lol. Throughout most of the film, he just shrugs it off as a "This kid really doesn't know who he's talking too like this....but I like his attitude". But here, he really gets tired of it lol. Love this scene
+SageofSorrow Yeah he had to show Frank he was still that rough punk and not kiss his ass too much. In the end, that's what Frank liked the most about him.
"I just said he had a fuckin problem..." That's my favorite line in the whole movie, just shows how much of a badass Nicholson is, absolute fuckin legend.
@@NYRyder1983Great film, but the Best Picture was definitely a Makeup Oscar for all the times they overlooked Scorsese in the past…personally, I would’ve given it to “Children of Men” that year, but that’s just a matter of personal taste
@@NYRyder1983 Oh for sure, my dude. Have you seen any of the other nominees from that year?? I’m just curious of someone else’s take on some of the other ones
I like how Scorsese threw in that line, “I don’t know what they do in that particular department anyway” - a reference to when Dignam said “if you had any idea what we do, we wouldn’t be very good at what we do, would we?”
I heard "you know what they do in that particular departmenr anyway." Meaning he knows that Quenin has undercover agents, he's just not sure how they get them into his circles.
I love how amazingly fitted Let it Loose is in this scene. It starts when Costello sits next to Billy then the tempo rises just as the tension in the scene. In 1:50 there's this little look between Jack and French perfectly fitted with the piano in the song. Next, at 2:30 the horns when Frank gets tired of Billy's attitude and snaps back at him. And then finally there's the climax when French ans Costello smash Billy's hand. That's just Perfect timing and must have required a lot of thought. Not to mention the very fact of using Let it Loose, one of the most emotional and overlooked songs in history. Glad Marty used it, more people got to know this faboulous piece.
Let it loose is one of the greatest songs written and released onto this earth. Agree fully with your sentiment there about how it all tied in perfectly.
Exile on Main Street is the best rock album of all time, if not THE best album of all time. Sweet Virginia is amazing, Ventilator Blues is gnarly, and Let it Loose is beautiful
As soon as Jack starts bashing Leo's arm...man, I cringe! Terrific acting from all cast members in the film. The Departed has to be one of my favourite Scorsese films.
The look Jack gives at 0:47 after Leo asks if his name is really Mr. French is just so good. I swear it's the tiny little mannerisms and facial movements that make him so great in this role. It's just so natural. It's also hilarious.
BRAD PITT that's funny, cause De Niro was listed among the many names of actors who had supposedly signed on for a sequel that never got made for whatever reason. Your post actually just made me remember there was actually talks of a sequel
@@dmcrun3572 He had a couple roles after this, 2007 with The Bucket List, and his last movie was in 2010 James L Brooks romantic-comedy. But nothing since then. But the Departed was definitely his last “big” movie.
I love how frustrated Costello gets with him. Like he’s trying his hardest to be cordial and Billy is such a smart mouth. I’m SAYING HE WORKED AT THE AIRPORT!
One of my favorite things about this scene is when Jack starts to sympathize for crushing Leo’s hand with the boot and gives him $300 to go to take care of it, then ends up saying fuck it and just gives him the whole wad of cash hahaha
Marty knows when to move a camera and when to keep it static. i love the simple shot at 0:37 where Fitzy comes out of the back room. It just adds to the setting, Costello's gang headquarters, intimidating. Even how he walks out without his arms moving, like he's this mindless killer.
French was far more ruthless but you can't really compare them due to the amount of screen time they had. Wish the film would be adopted into a book for a complete summation of some sorts, THAT would be so satisfying.
He was nominated that year but for the wrong movie. Blood Diamond was not bad, it was good and Leo did a great job but The Departed would've gotten him that Oscar
It’s missing one of the best lines in the movie Costello: How’s your mother? Random Bar guy: well, she’s on her way out Costello: We all are, act accordingly
Ironically, I think Billy's dad being a straight arrow in Frank's universe that even Billy's uncle got involved in, gave Frank a reason to have some respect/leeway with Billy as far as not outright killing him for being a rogue operator (drug deals with his cousin), which in turn allowed him in Frank's circle. Well played
I love how mr French acknowledges billy when he looks over at him from the bar, as he knew that Billy tuned those 2 connected guys up, kind of like a nod of approval
Leo has acted against De Niro (This Boy's Life), Streep (Marvin's Room), Nicholson (The Departed), Pacino (Once Upon a Time in Hollywood), Day-Lewis (GoNY), Tom Hanks (Catch Me If You Can), etc. No fear or vanity. That's why he's the GOAT.
God getting your broken hand slammed multiple times…oh lord. I love how Nicholson goes from savage and absolutely merciless to almost fatherly and pseudo-comforting. It happens in an instant and just shows how sociopathic he is.
My favorite scene in cinema just because that incredible detail of playing let it loose by The Rolling Stones at the time I found out about the album! My favorite album to date!
When he says “swear on your mother’s grave you’re not a cop” notice he never does actually swears on his mother’s grave that he’s not. Very interesting character trait..
Jacks delivery of "i just said he had a fucking problem" is amazing also his 3 second pause before he said it and the facial expression all fantastic he is hailed as one of the greats for a reason
The relationship between Frank and Billy is intriguing. Billy’s actual father was never really around, but Frank instills wisdom later on when he knows he can trust him. As Frank starts losing his mind and growing paranoid, it’s also interesting that he never suspected Billy to be the Rat (even though he technically was)…
There was some kind of unknown connection between Billy's mother, Billy, and Frank, that we aren't exactly aware of. Perhaps Frank loved Billy's mother, or had a fling with her at one point and Billy was the result. 🤷🏻 But there was something there. It's obvious that Frank had a soft spot for Billy right in the beginning.
