Critics Choose "The Departed" as Best Film of 2006

Film-maker Martin Scorsese's star-studded mob drama 'The Departed' has topped website Moviehole.net's list of 10 best films of 2006, and bagged the best-picture award from the Chicago Film Critics Association, besides awards for best director and adapted screenplay.

The Departed won the first place in the list by beating 'Little Miss Sunshine and 'Children Of Men', which came in second and third respectively, reports Contactmusic.

Wrapping up the top five positions on the list, compiled by critic Clint Morris, were 'Mission: Impossible III' and 'Casino Royale'.

Moviehole's top 10 movies of 2006:

1. The Departed

2. Little Miss Sunshine

3. Children Of Men

4. Mission: Impossible III

5. Casino Royale

6. Superman Returns

7. Stephen Tobolowsky's Birthday Party

8. United 93

9. Last Train To Freo

10. Brick