Everything I love about Marty's films is depicted in his latest crime caper. All of the characters are great, even the bad guys and the plot is thick with story. From frame one I was sucked into this world and even though the film is almost three hours long I never got bored and I never stopped caring about the characters. Leo is developing into a fine performer and I was surprised by his acting in this film. I think Scorsese may have found the the new De Niro as he has already worked with Leo twice and every time they work together his performance improves. Matt Damon is also in fine form playing the all around golden boy that doesn't seem capable of the things he does on screen. As always Jack Nicholson shines as the questionalbly sane villain. The film isn't as simple as labels though as one quote from Nicholson proves "We could play cops or criminals, what I am saying to you is this when your facing a loaded gun what's the difference?" The film is fierce violent and beautiful and in my opinion one of Marty's best. I can't wait for his next one!!