O filme estreou em 'grande' nos Estados Unidos:
Warner Bros. has backed "The Departed" with a solid marketing campaign which is effectively exciting ticket buyers. No R-rated film has hit the $30M mark on opening weekend in nearly a year so that could once again be the ceiling on this film's short-term potential. Appeal to both men and women is substantial, although as is typical at this time of year, business from males may be affected by football and the baseball playoffs. But word-of-mouth is likely to be very positive so look for the pic to remain a contender for weeks to come. With a colossal amount of starpower, sensational reviews, and a Monday holiday helping Sunday night sales,
the Leo vs. Matt flick should be able to generate plenty of excitement with audiences this weekend. "The Departed" opens in 3,017 theaters on Friday and could gross about $27M over the frame.
E está a ter excelentes reviews, sendo pelo rottentomatoes o filme mais bem cotado do ano e o melhor de Scorsese desde o 'The Goodfellas':
Is Martin Scorsese America's greatest living filmmaker? He's certainly bolstering his case with "The Departed." The film, which is a loose remake of the Hong Kong thriller "Infernal Affairs," tells the story of two moles, one of whom (DiCaprio) a cop undercover within a Boston crime family led by Jack Nicholson, and the other (Damon) a hood who has infiltrated the police department. Critics say Scorsese has created a crime drama with the gritty authenticity and soupy morality that infused such past triumphs as "GoodFellas," with outstanding work from an excellent cast. At 96 percent on the Tomatometer, "The Departed" may signify a new arrival for the master director; Scorsese's best reviewed wide release since "GoodFellas." And it's not only Certified Fresh, but it's also the best reviewed wide release of the year.
Já agora, só por curiosidade, aqui ficam os filmes mais cotados do ano pela crítica segundo o site rottentomatoes:
Best Reviewed Wide Releases Of 2006
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96% -- The Departed
93% -- Dave Chappelle's Block Party
93% -- Little Miss Sunshine
90% -- United 93
88% -- Inside Man
84% -- Akeelah and the Bee
83% -- Slither
83% -- The Descent
80% -- A Prairie Home Companion
78% -- The Devil Wears Prada