Okay, so I was trying to find some films that are similar to “The Departed.” You know, that awesome movie with Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, and Jack Nicholson? Yeah, that one. It’s a classic, right? I wanted more of that gritty, crime-drama feel.
First, I started by just thinking about what I liked about “The Departed.” The suspense, the double-crossing, the Boston setting… It all just works so well. I figured there must be other movies out there with a similar vibe.
My Accidental Research
Then, I stumbled upon this bit of info about a movie called “Infernal Affairs.” Apparently, “The Departed” is actually based on this film! Who knew? It’s like the original version, so, naturally, I added it to my list. Gotta check out the source material, right?
- Watched “Infernal Affairs” – It’s intense! Definitely see the similarities to “The Departed.”
After that, I remembered that Ben Affleck directed a film set in Boston called “The Town.” I watched it a long time ago, but I recalled it had a similar kind of crime-thriller feel. So, I watched “The Town”. I thought that is good and very similar to “The Departed”.
- Rewatched “The Town” – Yep, still holds up. Great action, and you get that Boston crime world atmosphere.
Finally, I decided to just go down a Martin Scorsese rabbit hole. I mean, the guy is a master of crime dramas. “The Departed” won Best Picture, after all, and it’s a Scorsese flick. I figured his other movies might have that same kind of magic.
- Watched more Scorsese – Not exactly like “The Departed,” but I’m never mad about watching a good Scorsese film.
So, that’s where I’m at now. I’ve got a few good leads, and I’m ready to keep exploring. Finding these movies felt like a little adventure of its own. It’s cool how one film can lead you to discover a bunch of others.