The now classic Alan Moore comic-book stories of fallen super-heroes was long thought to be unfilmable, but Snyder has done it with some verve and style and has brought us a film that far outshines most of the recent crop of futuristic actioners.

The Departed has landed three honours from the Southeastern Film Critics Association, including Best Picture and Best Director for Martin Scorcese.

Not so happy families as househusband Wilson stays at home to look after his son to ambitious Connelly and along the way meets unhappy mother Winslett at the local playground.