Movie review - The Departed UPDATE

As a follow on from my review of The Departed, there was a war of attrition between Martina and I about whether the remake or original was better. After trying to wear each other down with various arguments, things came to a head at the Kum Den dinner to celebrate the return of Grand Empress Katie from the Netherworld (USA). By my side, the awesome Kahuna who stood well as my trusty lieutenant, while Glendam revealed his yellow-feverness did not extend to taste in movies.

The Grand Empress Katie then turned everything on its head when she revealed she had seen neither. A desperate battle ensured to recruit the Grand Empress to our respective sides knowing that with her support, a clear-cut result would ensue. After a long and lengthy time waiting in our trenches as the Grand Empress stalked no-mans land...a victor has been declared...

INFERNAL AFFAIRS IS BETTER THAN THE DEPARTED

The Grand Empress has spoken. Her word can not be contested.
Ok, she said it was because The Departed is essentially identical to the original (quote: why bother doing a remake if it's going to be the same?), too longwinded, and Andy Lau is hot x2...but a win's a win!