Shutter Island (2010): is a psychological thriller set off the coast of Boston, 1954 starring Leonardo DiCaprio who plays U.S. Federal Marshal Edward “Teddy” Daniels. Daniels is assigned to investigate the mysterious disappearance of a patient from the Ashecliffe Hospital for the criminally insane. As the investigation begins to unfold, Daniels starts to suspect that the doctors and staff might be withholding information in an attempt to cover up more sinister motives for the existence of this mental institution. Concerns turn to paranoia, as Daniels gets closer and closer to revealing the real truths behind the facilities on Shutter Island and the reasons why he was assigned to this case.Leonardo DiCaprio gives a skillfully intense and powerful performance. The biggest complaint I’ve heard from DiCaprio detractors is that too often, he plays the same character and uses a lot of the same expressions in many of his films. I on the other hand believe that DiCaprio, like many of the great actors of the past (Pacino, DeNiro, etc...) has a knack for picking roles that best utilizes his acting talents and tendencies, and Shutter Island is no different.
After missing Shutter Island in the theaters earlier this year, I had been hesitant for some time to rent it on DVD. A recent conversation with a fellow movie fan helped to finally peak my interest in viewing it. Overall, Shutter Island is suspenseful, gripping and does an entertainingly good job keeping the viewer on the edge of their seat. However, I will say that in an attempt to make the ending a thrilling shocker, Scorsese has instead created a rather predictable finale. Although the ending does make sense for the movie, it is also the one thing keeping Shutter Island from being truly great. (*** Stars)
so how did you want it to end?
ReplyDeleteto be honest, I'm not really sure. That's why I said ending does make sense for the film. I don't want to give the ending away, but I will say that I had heard about this surprise twist ending for the film back in February and without seeing the film I made a prediction to what it was. And it turned out I was correct, which told me that the ending wasn't so surprising afterall. And I see that as a flaw in a psychological thriller. I still enjoyed the film though and am glad I saw it, thanks for the recommendation :)
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