It does have Scorcese on Scorcese, but no commentary, shame on you WB, again!

Let's hope they greenlight the prequel and sequel...maybe they'll give us commentaries on those...

less than a week now :D

aw. I like the widescreen cover "art" better, but I don't do widescreen. ooo wells. movie is great.

By the way everyone, according to several DVD review I've read online, the R1 DVD does infact have the AMC Scorsese on Scorsese Doc. That was really bugging, but it's there in all it's 85 minutes glory.

mc_serenity wrote: Warner Brothers is re-releasing the film nationwide (1,600+ theaters) to help it get more publicity because of its Oscar nods. I wonder if this re-release will push back the DVD release so that if does make a clean sweep at the Oscars, the WB can slap the "Best Picture" and "Best Director" monikers on the covers.

I doubt it since all of the internet ads for the re-release still have the Feb 13th DVD release date on it.

If the price is right, I might buy the HD/DVD combo.

This movie being annouced on HDDVD officially made me draw wood...enoug said

Blu-ray players also play DVD (but some don't play CD's).

HD DVD players support DVD and HD DVD.

Sam Spade wrote: HD DVD AND DVD COMBO FORMAT?So it works on both players?But the extras only work on the HD side(of course)?Looks like they are starting to get rid of DVD for HD and kill the consumers pocket!!!
As if they havn't already with the double/triple dips.

Anyhow one of the best films of 06.

If you're going to complain, you might as well practice your spelling and grammar skills.

Anyway, the reasons why all the extras are on the HD side of the combo disc is that it's a 30/9 disc, meaning it's a dual-layered disc on both sides. The DVD side is just the regular widescreen single-disc edition -- the HD-DVD has more room to accomodate many more standard-definition extras than regular DVD does.

Sam Spade wrote: HD DVD AND DVD COMBO FORMAT?So it works on both players?But the extras only work on the HD side(of course)?Looks like they are starting to get rid of DVD for HD and kill the consumers pocket!!!
As if they havn't already with the double/triple dips.

Anyhow one of the best films of 06.


So are you saying that the new HD-DVD Players can't play our old DVD collection. Do they actually want us to re-buy all our movies again on the new format they must be f*****g insane. WTF are they nuts!!!!

Worth It? Sam Spade wrote: HD DVD AND DVD COMBO FORMAT?So it works on both players?But the extras only work on the HD side(of course)?Looks like they are starting to get rid of DVD for HD and kill the consumers pocket!!!
As if they havn't already with the double/triple dips.

Anyhow one of the best films of 06.

So is it really worth upgrading to HD/Blu-ray? I have a 42" 1080i TV, and I use the PS2 to watch DVDs, is buying the PS3, or the HD XBOX add on, or any HD or Blu-ray player really worth it?

ss2player wrote: Blu-ray can play True-HD, but very few players can decode it properly (only the PS3 currently, I believe). The studios have been using PCM since it requires no decoding by the player, even if it does take up space. With the BD-50 being more common, I guess Warner thought it was time to include equal audio between the formats.Are you sure about that? I doubt they would shoot themselves in the foot by producing players for this new format that wouldn't...

I like the 2-disc art work much better than the 1-disc.  Can't wait to see this!

Hey, does anyone know why most online stores aren't listing the 2-disc standard DVD for this title anymore?  Did they pull it?

Rhyl Donnelly wrote: Amazon still lists it in the extras, but it won't be on there.

http://www.amazon.com/Departed-Two-Disc-Special...

The link is a dud, just thought you'd want to know.

Amazon still lists it in the extras, but it won't be on there.

http://www.amazon.com/Departed-Two-Disc-Special...

I heard a rumor that the 2004 documentary "Scorsese on Scorsese" was going to be on this but it got stripped...anybody else know anything?

Rac wrote: Does anyone know is the 2-disc set digipak?

Nope, Warner's abandoned the snapper and digipak treatment for their films. The 2-disc SE will just be a regular Amaray 2-disc case with a slipcover -- which is what you see above.

Does anyone know is the 2-disc set digipak?

I am so happy to see an appealing cover for the two disc, which I am so excited for. Looks like a very exciting DVD.

pretty good film, not the best. I don't know if shelling out another 5 bucks for very nil extras is worth it. I hope it does win oscars though. damon and dicaprio were outstanding in the film. not a good year in oscar films this year but this film has my vote for best pic.

NextGen DVDs killed the DVD Or at least it's trying to...

mc_serenity wrote:
It's just that Warners is singling out their more popular titles for audio commentary exclusion. (I am particularly angry that neither "Superman Returns" and "The Departed" had them.)

I have a strong suspicion that Warner's saving the commentaries for the HD releases (like they did for "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" ) or for double-dipping on standard-definition DVD later on.

Which obviusly screws all of us who won't be adopting either format soon, unless we win or are given a PS3 (anybody?), or those of us who haven't yet double dipped (strange enough, but true, I don't think it's worth it unless it's Star Wars, Terminator or Superman)...

The typography (especially on the 2-disc) reminds me of The Godfather.

I hope this disc announcement finally tells BVHE to release the sequel and prequel to Infernal Affairs to DVD.  Please.

Cathelotte Jean-Michel wrote: And it continues with this edition. And it's true tha Warner is realy f***ing around with bonus : 2dvd's editions with almost nothing ABOUT THE MOVIE (Poseidon : 25' worth of deleted scenes and not ONE in the DVD..., NO audio coms anymore...) became the norm for them now.


Well, it's not like Warner's abandoning the audio commentary thing completely... let's see, "A Scanner Darkly", "The Wicker Man" remake and "Beerfest" are all 2006 movies that have audio commentaries ("Beerfest" has the dubious honor of having two commentaries) on their DVD releases. It's just that Warners is singling out their more popular titles for audio commentary exclusion. (I am particularly angry that neither "Superman Returns" and "The Departed" had them.)

I have a strong suspicion that Warner's saving the commentaries for the HD releases (like they did for "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" ) or for double-dipping on standard-definition DVD later on.

And isn't Criterion a company known for releasing classic, contemporary and foreign cinema on the market? "The Fountain" is certainly contemporary, but I wouldn't say it's a classic yet. But considering that Wes Anderson's "The Life Aquatic" did get a dual release both by Buena Vista and Criterion (BVHE released a single-disc, Criterion did the 2-disc SE), anything's possible.

Very good, but not great lokmon wrote: I have to agree w/ Cathelotte Jean-Michel. Couldn't they have at least acknowledged IA?

Another vote for those who agree with Cathelotte Jean-Michel. When I watched the first half of this movie, I was thinking Best Picture, director, screenplay, etc. But, as I reached the 3/4 mark, I began to step back. Perhaps for me, too many 'Joker'-like acting moments by Jack Nicholson finally got to me--though, that may be a strength for many. That, and knowing this is a re-make of an exceptional film, Internal Affairs.

Anyway, I'll agree with another that this was an very entertaining, Scorsese-lite film. But, given that so many American remakes of great foreign films hardly come close to them in quality, Marty did very well for himself. With Internal Affairs being a hugh shadow looming over his shoulder, he did well, indeed. He's always had the guts and skill. But, many associated with the film seemed to have forgotten to give credit to the original.

Not his best, I'm in the Casino camp with that one. But, given the reception, popularity for this film and sentimentality by many in the Academy for those times he's come up short with other movies, Marty may be getting a statue in his future. As for the DVDs Warner is offering here, I'll wait for double-dip version that'll arrive with the extras we all crave.

I hate Warner, these two-discs are such a freaking rip-off.

Good to see them telling us about both versions of the film - you could almost see a double dip in 6 months otherwise....

They better keep the 2-Disc art for the HD/Blu-Ray releases, it's amazing cover art, I mean simply amazing.

reagardless of it being a "copy" of internal affairs or not, its still an amazing movie, and ive yet to see someone on this post says that it was just ok and theyre just getting the 1 disc

and I agree prob the best film of the year

HagenDarth wrote: And was Brad Pitt really one of the producers...?
I suspect so, he's produced films before. As does Tom Cruise.

demiscy wrote: My gut tells me "Director's Cut" in the summer time
Marty always gets final cut and considering as yet not one of his films have been re-released in an alternate cut I can't see it.

Personally I reckon the 2 Disc SE will be it.

Cathelotte Jean-Michel wrote: HE'S attitude toward the Infernal Affair films (he pretended he didn't watch them... Yea right, that's why SO MANY scenes are like copies of the original movie!
Agreed but that's not evidence he the original. He didn't write the script so there is no reason to believe he saw the original.

From Marty's point of view he read a decent script and said yes. You can't blame him from that point of view. It would've been a better film if were shorter.

Nice cover art, pity it has no commentary. Also a pity their is no featurette comparing the original to remake :-( , that would be interesting.

As for the film it's a bit Marty light and is too long but overall a good effort. If you've not seen the original you'll love it but the original is better (and I'm not just saying it).

It's too long (the break neck pace has gone) and Leo as good as he is is no Tony Leung.

Compared to Marty's previous work I wouldn't say it was a classic.

My review: http://www.alexmccaffrey.com/Reviews/The%20Depa...

p.s - I never did understand the new title? It's a bit silly too.

Love the 2-disc art, looks so raw and nice...will pick up R1 for this.

The only Scorcese movies I have seen are his last three theatrical films (this included) and the Bob Dylan doc. I know it's really a shame, as a film major people get livid when I say I haven't seen such classics such as Goodfellas or Raging Bull. My initial thoughts on Gangs and Aviator were tepid, but after seeing  The Departed, a fantastic fast paced, extremely well acted and directed film, I feel I really need to see the rest of his films.

Is it me or did they completely change the color scheme of this films advertisments? Wasn't the poster blue and white?

So many things are missing (extras wise)..
My gut tells me "Director's Cut" in the summer time

Wow, so glad he used Gimme Shelter once again...!

I was specially disappointed by the ending, it seemed like they took the easy way out, but I guess when the first half of the movie is that good, any ending will be anticlimatic

too bad it'll be released before they can tack on the "academy award: best director" stamp on it...

*crosses fingers*

I might be the only man on earth that truly didn't care for the film. For me, all the suspenseful plot twists were directly from the original IA and I was really enjoying the film the most during the first hour when it was doing something different than IA. I don't think I understand the ending: so everyone's a rat. Um....wha? Why? It just seems so tacky to have a rat scurry across the balcony. Everything got so over the top and so hard not to laugh at. Honestly, was it really necessary to eat a fly to show that Jack was unhinged? And that last scene!

God I could spoiler it up but I won't but in general, I really didn't like the film. Of Marty's more recent fiction films, I prefer the Aviator by far.

Also, for the 2 disc, and this is a first, that's the exact cover art I wanted for this disc.

To the very first poster: you should learn to know the studios. No, there will likely NOT be any double-dip, since Warner Brothers, while they are constantly finding classic older titles and giving them 2-disc upgrades, don't re-issue CURRENT titles pretty much ever. This is double-supported by the fact that we're already getting the one-disc AND two-disc on a single day, and that Warner, in the past year, has slowly lost its support for the commentary track (Aronofsky was likewise denied one on The Fountain and I am unhappily expecting to hear that there will not be a Gondry track on The Science of Sleep).

It's a letdown, and it probably won't be fixed.

However, the date is far enough away (and there's enough space on that back cover) to throw on some more bonuses if Scorsese walks away with a Best Director Oscar nomination -- not sure when the ceremony itself is. Either way I want to see the film and as weak as it looks, I'll pick up the two-disc over the single disc any day of the week.

This movie is my favorite film of 2006. For a remake, the plot was taut, the acting was superb and the direction was excellent. It's not a film that will get much repeat play as does my other films, but it's definitely a film that stays with you and despite some very minor flaws -- I found a lot to love about this film. For me, this turned me into a fan of Scorsese's work and I will check out the rest of his filmography.

But I do say that the lack of extras for this film is very disconcerting. Only four extras for the SE? I can almost guarantee that if this film nabs a lot of Oscars next February, the WB will release a more fully stuffed edition -- commentary and all. (When the WB released "The Aviator" last year, that movie was packed to the gills with extras and this film doesn't come close to having that amount of extras.)

For me, I'll stick with the single-disc edition. The art for the single-disc is reminscent of the one-sheet and the fact that the extras on the SE are positively scant.

Again, HD version, WB?  Already announced in Australia...

The best film of 2006. Scorsese better get the directing Oscar for this one. Definitley one for the collection.

£ukasz D wrote: heard only good opinions about thi..i've never seen it ..and I was sceptic about it (since I love oryginal "Infernal Affairs"...but I will for sure pick up the 2-Disc SE...can't wait

You!? The person who started a thread entitled "The Departed...WHY O WHY !!!!" was 'sceptic' about it!!??? That's the most shocking thing I've seen in relation to this movie!


Unbelievable film too.... THIS is the flick that finally changed Marky Mark into Mark Whalberg to me. I loved the original poster, but both covers aren't half-bad (I actually prefer the 1-disc, but the difference is negligible).

I absolutely loved this movie. Both covers are great, which seems to be rare recently. I actually prefer the one-disc art, and since the extras seem slim on the SE I may have to buy the one-disc (if it's the usual $5-10 cheaper) and just Netflix the special features.

I read elsewhere that there will be a same-day release on HD-DVD.

Nice cover.

I like the two disc ver. cover. For some reason it reminds me of The Sopranos cover arts.

gotta love that tangoesque score by Shore. pre-ordering this the second it becomes available

Wow, my favorite movie of the year and I am really bummed about the extras.  No Commentary?  No behind the scenes?  Interviews?  Deleted scenes are such worthless extras?  Featurette on the Boston mafia?  Blah!  Come on WB can do better!

I'm angry that they're doing 2 versions, but of course, I'll buy the 2-disc.

YES! First one! Which is great because not only is this the best picture of the year, Scorsese's greatest film yet, but it's also the best film I've in years. I know everyone always says that, but if you knew me, you knew how good a movie needs to be to truly please me. I really do like both covers, but the 2 Disc is one for be. I think it's more than obvious that there will eventually be a double dip. (The zero commentary gives it away) Don't know about the actually release, although the two documentaries could be two long hour docs or something. Looking forward to the deleted scenes. I saw this twice in theatres, needless to say, finally, a movie worth seeing over and over again. You owe to yourself to see this.