If you are one of those whose favorite Friday plan is sofa, blanket and Netflix And, furthermore, you like cinema, you are in luck. The streaming platform has just released what is one of the most acclaimed films of this century.
And it is that the cinema of Martin Scorsese It never goes unnoticed. The master of the seventh art has signed some of the most emblematic works of recent decades, and this one in question shines for its intensity, its complex script and its memorable performances.
This police thriller delves into the darkest corners of the fight between the law and organized crimeexploring themes of loyalty, identity and morality in a tense urban context.
Released in 2006, The Departed takes us to the city of Bostonwhere a young police officer infiltrates the mafia while a member of the latter infiltrates the police. Both sides of this story struggle to maintain their double lives while trying to unmask each other.
The plot, full of unexpected twists and moments of high tension, keeps the viewer on the edge of their seat from beginning to end.
The cast is one of the great attractions of this film. Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon and Jack Nicholson They lead a top-notch cast, accompanied by actors like Mark Wahlberg, Martin Sheen and Alec Baldwin. Each brings depth and credibility to complex characters, creating an unforgettable cinematic experience.
Among the curiosities, it stands out that this film is a remake of the Hong Kong production Infernal Affairs (2002). Scorsese, however, added his personal touch, turning the story into something unique and deeply American.
Additionally, it was the film that ultimately earned Scorsese his first Oscar for Best Director, after years of critical acclaim but no statuettes. In total, it won four Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Editing.
Spanish film buffs now have a great reason to celebrate with their inclusion in the Netflix Spain catalog. If you have not seen it yet or want to rediscover this masterpiece, it is the perfect time to immerse yourself in this fascinating story that continues to be a benchmark in the detective genre.
#film #Oscars #Netflix #releases #surprise #considered #masterpiece #21st #century #cinema
