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All teen and kid reviews for The Departed

Age
14
Average rating based on 26 kid and teen reviews:
  • 38% say violence is an issue
  • 38% say language is an issue
  • 31% say there's too much drinking, drugs, or smoking
Teen, 17 years old
June 15, 2009
 
The Departed has memorable scenes and movie.
I have always been mesmerized by the great director Martin Scorsese and this is surely another mesmerizer and anyone who likes movies will love this one. Great Oscar-winner.

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Teen, 14 years old
April 8, 2009
 
Favorite movie ever
Has been my favorite movie ever since. Unless you have a f**k issue, I dont see anything more than a fantastic movie.

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Kid, 13 years old
July 23, 2010
 
i think this movie looks great, i have to wait few years to watch it, or i have to watch it with my parents. ( rated R, strong brutal violence, pervasive language, some strong sexual content, drug material).

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Kid, 12 years old
October 31, 2008
 
great movie but pretty violent for kids

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Teen, 14 years old
October 31, 2008
 
great movie but pretty violent for kids

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Kid, 11 years old
October 31, 2008
 
great movie but pretty violent for kids

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Teen, 16 years old
February 18, 2011
 
Gritty crime movie not for young kids
This is a very good, twist-filled action movie. It's filled with violence and profanity that over-lays a complicated storyline that is filled with twists and turns that keep u on your toes. Overall though this movie is a good choice for anybody over 14 years of age.

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Teen, 14 years old
May 15, 2011
 
Definitely not for anybody under 12!
At 13 I found this plot very confusing and hard to follow. There is TONS of swearing, and bad things for kids, but pretty much okay for teens. I did enjoy the movie a lot, there was plenty of funny and exciting parts, but think it will be better to try watching it again when I'm older.

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Teen, 18 years old
July 27, 2009
 

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Teen, 14 years old
November 8, 2011
 
I saw a TV edit, but the violence was all there, and the language was noticeable.
My rating: R for strong language throughout, graphic bloody violence, some drug use and sexuality.

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Kid, 11 years old
April 4, 2010
 
The Departed
Rated R For Strong Brutal Violence,Paervasive Language,Some Strong Sexual Content And Drug Material

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Teen, 16 years old
April 9, 2008
 
This movie is terrible...
I don't think anyone should pay to see this movie. It's not worth it. I personally, hate it. There's so much cussing and violence. I can't stand it. It's so sad, terrible and discouraging. I don't think this is entertaining either.

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Teen, 18 years old
April 9, 2008
 
Freakin awsome!!!!
Great movie i can see why it won all those awards. However not for the squeamish as it is violent in parts but not nearly as bad as some have said. Sex wasnt really a huge problem prabably no worse than in some PG-13's ive seen. Language was bad F--k said in almost every sentance but not most teens hear it at school anyway.

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Teen, 17 years old
April 9, 2008
 
one of the very best films of 06
I saw this movie a little while ago, and let me tell you, this is one of the best films I've seen in a long time. It was extremely long and the plot had so many different twists and turns. Dicaprio did an amazing job. So did Nicholson, and Damon. This is however very very violent and bloody. Whenever someone gets shot, blood splatters everywhere. They also say the f-word about 250 times. This is a great movie, but NOT for little guys.

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Teen, 17 years old
April 9, 2008
 
Suspenseful Bloody Mafia Movie
This movie is not that bad as the rating says it is about sex, because there is only sexual slang and a time we see matt damon walking in a porn theater. Violence is graphic, blood splatters and there are barfights and shootings. There is also a chopped off hand in a plastic bag! WARNING SPOILER STARTS HERE. Neraly every main charachter good or bad dies in the end. SPOILER ENDS. Overall the movie was a sort of a modern day mafia movie.

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Teen, 18 years old
April 9, 2008
 
Great Film, I will always like it... but it is a lil harsh...
This is definitely one of the best movies I have ever seen, that said, it is one of the mose graphic films I have ever seen. And not in the "Saw" sense of graphic violence, but in a sense that you see how bad the people of this world really can be. The language is bad enough to kill a grandmother, and even bothered me at times. (AND I HEAR IT ALL DAY AT SCHOOL!) Must see film, but it may not be for u if you dont like violence or language. I cant really say what is age appropriate, the kid just has to know if they can handle it. But I would say 7th or 8th grade and up... 13+ Nicholson's performance is one of the best all time as Frank Costello!!!

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Teen, 17 years old
November 15, 2011
 
Scorsese's return to form is brutal, startling and hugely memorable
Martin Scorsese's 2006 four time Oscar winner (including best picture and best director for Scorsese) was definitely considered a return to form for the iconic film directer who had tried his hand at many different genres, but always excelled the most and one particular one: The crime/mob drama. So, yes, he excels at it, once again. The Departed wouldn't be anything if it wasn't for Martin Scorsese's direction, the tough and brutal script, and of course, the actors, with a absolutely fantastic cast of Leonardo DiCaprio, Jack Nicholson (in one of the best performances of his career), Matt Damon, mark Walberg, Martin Sheen, Alex Baldwin and more. Really, the list of talent in this movie is too long to repeat. But, as great as this movie is, it is NOT for kids, in any way imaginable. This is a hard R, adults only movie, for a number of reason: Constant, non-stop strong profanity through including about 296 F-words and it's derivatives, but does not end there with many uses each of c-nt, ass, sh-t, h-ll, g-dd-mn, and more racial slurs than you can count. Also, there is frequent strong violence including many very bloody shootings and head shots, always resulting in graphic imagery. Also, there if infrequent but very strong sexuality, with a non-graphic sex scene, but with a brief image of a man's penis and frequent explicit sexual dialog between main characters. Finally, there is also frequent drug use, smoking and drinking, which for a while, take up part of the plot. Well, that's about it, but all I can say is this: If you think you've seen the best mob movies out there, but you haven't seen this one yet, then do yourself a favor and seriously check this one out, already.

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Teen, 17 years old
October 22, 2011
 
Disappointment about age group.
I saw the ratings of this movie. I thought it will be a nice movie. But, no. There is frequent use of bad words and there are many scenes that kids of my age should not watch it.

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Teen, 16 years old
August 12, 2011
 
The BEST!
Leonardo Dicaprio, Matt Damon, and Jack Nicholson all do an amazing job in this movie. I saw it when I was 10 and it is still my favorite movie ever!!! I would say 14 & up, but only for mature teens that can handle lots of violence, language, drinking, drugs, and smoking.

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Kid, 12 years old
December 25, 2011
 
Great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This was really something! A great treat for anyone who likes an awesome complex plot or just an amazing no nonsense Martin Scorsese.

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