Originally posted by djrlewis[..]
Not sure he mailed it in, but it did strike me as lazy, typical over-the-top Jack. No cvariation or exploration of his character.
Here's the quote from an web chat I was referring to. (Bill Simmons is a sports/pop-culture writer for ESPN here in the US)
Brian (Charlotte, NC): Whats your best guess for the graduation gift that Nicholson gave Damon in The Departed?
SportsNation Bill Simmons: I think it was the 41-cent stamp that Nicholson used for the performance in that movie. All due respect to Jack, but we can all agree on this one, right? He's the worst thing in that movie BY FAR.