I liked this one better. People don't realize that the Departed is a remake of the Infernal Affairs trilogy. The Departed does take sources from IA 2 and 3. To say that this movie is a rough draft of Departed is downright insulting. WIthout this movie, there goes the Departed as well as Scorsese's career. This movie is much better. The characters are more interesting and this film has more soul than the American counterpart. A much better thriller overall.… Expand

This is still the best of the 3. I liked this film so much I purchased VCD's of the sequels and was highly dissapointed. IA2 was great, but IA3 was just sad and tired, sorta reminded me of what "Godfather 3" did to the legacy of the first 2. See this one before the American screw-up...oh I'm sorry, I meant remake.

What a terrific movie! After a somewhat confusing beginning, this movie draws you in with an unrelenting power, and builds to a startling climax. Never before has the theme of the similarity betweem criminals and cops been so forcefully portrayed. Not to be missed!

What a film! It starts with the premise/story, and this one is a great one. The cinematography, the acting, the directing is right on. This is being remade by Hollywood, and has the chance to be a great film here too, but Hollywood's track record on reamkes is not alwaysa the best. So let's hope!

The first half of the movie introduces the characters and builds a strong plot, while the second half of the movie is a rollercoaster fulls of twists and suprises.

When Hollywood gets its hands on "Infernal Affairs", one way to avoid slavish imitation, and possibly improve the story, is if they choose the other cop as its switcher of allegiances. "Infernal Affairs" doesn't quite get down-and-dirty enough. We're supposed to like both cops, and that's a problem. Subtitles automatically makes "Infernal Affairs" an art film, but really, it has mainstream intentions which prevents us from getting too acquainted with the interior lives of the conflicted. But as slick entertainment goes, "Infernal Affairs" is mostly winning and should be seen.… Expand

A masterpiece of storyline, cinematography and characterization. A bit of overacting gives it not a perfect ten but nothing real is perfect in this life.

It's like a rough draft for The Departed. I think if you've seen The Departed first, this movie won't seem so or as good. If you see this first, maybe it'll play better. They really took all this movie's good elements and sharpened them, played them up, in The Departed. Side note--they use so many English words! And who knew, they play bagpipes in HK. Fascinating.

Excellent! Pity it got a pathetic carbon copy.

One of the best movies i'd ever watched (and im very critical of movies). Its THAT good.

Undercover cop works as henchman for gangster, new man is brought in to Internal Affairs to find mole in Police Department, paths cross, deceit & a right hullabaloo.
Riveting thriller with an excellent story, brilliantly acted & played out.
I had seen The Departed (Western remake) before this so expected the twists & turns throughout but both films do stand-up in their own right.
Also really liked the Hong-Kong back drop in this & some really good cinematography.… Expand

Probably the best Hong Kong film ever. A perfect combination of commercial and art.

And, being a Chinese, this film means so much to us. It revived the industry and set up a new set of standards there.

10 /10

The film that got Scorsese his first Oscar is a remake of this wonderful film, a very perplex and masterfully weaved chess match of wit and ingenuity. The scenario deserves all possible accolades and the directing is very sharp indeed.

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