Cinemablend's review - 4 out of 5 stars - he didnt like the ending http://www.cinemablend.com/reviews/The-Departed-1834.html

Lena Thanks for review :) When he refers to last "9" would that consist only of final scenario with Dignam/Colin ?

Stormy Could be that I'm misunderstanding what the guy is saying...as I'm not really sure how many scenarios one can fit in 9 minutes...in other words can you fit the roof/elevator scene....Madeline/Colin at funeral....and Dignam /Colin all in "9" minutes ??? ORRRRRRRRRR just the final scenario ???? Tho I think he did get the intended message ...life at times is a mess..no neat tying up of loose ends/chance to resolve things......... or as the wise man said ..."Life is what happens when you are making your plans"..

SPOILER SPOILER Stormy - I imagine she gives him the cold eye because Billy told all to her before his death - not having seen the movie, I am only guessing here.

Stormy Yes..it would seem ALL those scenarios are too much to fit in 9 minutes.. The reason I think he meant 9 minutes is because Arnz said the film was about 152 minutes ..and the reviewer said he was happy for the first 141 ...so then add final 9 = 150 plus 2 minutes for closing credits =152 As per Lena's spoiler to you....that is why Madeline acts like she does...tho I can assure you IFFF I were Madeline...I wouldn't be walking coldy by him at that point I would be on top of him literally killing him with my own hands ! Scorpios don't get mad we get even ! :roll:

SPOILERS ....well, for somebody I guess. :lol: I think he means last 9 minutes, but what he seems to be referring to is that all the main characters get nuked in one way or another. There's no one left standing to face the music, all are departed, etc. etc. -- he feels it's too much of an easy out and too messy. Whatever!!! I seem to remember that was an early criticism of the script as well. But, hey, what about Dignam?

peanut, I think it is officially Madolyn.

Thanks Lena I can't get your spoiler to work but think I know what it says. I'd forgotten about that, so cheers for the reminder :D Pea I'm mathematically challenged so didn't even think to juggle numbers :roll: But yeah, I still find Madolyn's actions odd. I'm with you Pea... get even :twisted:

Lena Yes ..oops.....forgot ...that like with grey/gray... Scorsese went with Madolyn versus Madeline Stormy As to getting even...I can assure you nothing 'quick and fast' for Ms Peanut...long ..slow torture would be more like it ! :roll: And talk about what a small world it is in the Empire scans that Virgo just posted there is a photo of the Madolyn walking coldly by Colin scene..

Joseph no worries, your spoilers are safe with me... I can't read the bloody thing... all I get are blue dots, just like with Lena's :( and yes, while I am computerly challenged, I do know how to read spoilers... usually :oops: Pea you're right as always. Torture should never be rushed.

Stormy Now really....you are seeing 'blue dots'...it is the board or those 6 empty wine glasses I see before you ! :roll: And..of course..it should be 'slow'...all the better to 'remember' you by !

Stormy It's Saturday and just past noon there.....oh...no...does that mean that YOU will be seeing "TD" before MEEEEEEEEEE !!!! I'll still be dreaming of Billy while you will have SEEN Mr Dale ????