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The man behind great films such as “Goodfellas” and “The Departed” has delivered yet again. Adapting the book Shutter Island by Dennis Lehane – the author who penned Mystic River – to the screen was sure to be no easy task, but famed director Martin Scorsese has definitely made the transition seem effortless.
Scorsese’s interpretation of the novel to the big screen leaves you completely engrossed in the film. You never want to take your eyes off the screen because there might be something you could miss.
Every scene is so detailed to the times and the ominous and eerie soundtrack pulls the viewer into Scorsese’s world.
Set in the early 1950s, the story focuses on two federal marshalls, Teddy Daniels (Leonardo DiCaprio) and his partner Chuck Aule (Mark Ruffalo). The two men are sent to investigate the disappearance of a mental patient at Ashecliff hospital, which happens to be on the remote and chilling Shutter Island, located off the coast of Boston.
As the film progresses, Daniels’ investigation seems to raise more questions than answers especially about the hospital’s head psychiatrist (Ben Kingsley).
Daniels’ struggle to discover the truth and simultaneously battle his own personal demons while retaining his sanity is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end.
What I loved so much about this film is that you become completely enraptured in Daniels’ experience. You spend the whole movie searching for what he’s trying to discover and when you do come to know the truth, you along with the main character, have to be convinced as well.
DiCaprio’s acting was raw and superb. He flawlessly captured the mood and remained solid and focused for this role.
Not only was he believable, he was genuine. This film is just another example of how DiCaprio has proven himself to be the talented, serious actor he truly is in the world of Hollywood today.
This is definitely a film I would recommend watching more than once; when you watch it the second time you will catch things and realize that every scene held something vital to the revelation presented at the end.
The only negative thing I have to say is that the trailer and advertising for the movie was a bit misleading. The film initially peaked my interest because it seemed to be a horror film, but as I watched it, I soon came to realize that the movie was actually a psychological thriller.
The film’s ending definitely was reminiscent of the feelings I experienced when I viewed the movie “The Sixth Sense.”
“Shutter Island” was carefully crafted and was well worth the price of admission. If you want to see a move and feel like you received your money’s worth, “Shutter Island” will not disappoint.
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