"Shutter Island delivers in every way" by PineBuzz - Arts and Entertainment

Shutter Island delivers in every way

February 22, 2010

From the chilling, intense suspense that lingers throughout Martin Scorsese's newest film, Shutter Island, to the gorgeous cinematography and passion-filled acting, everything about the movie works.

I knew the movie would be good. But I didn't realize that it was going to be as powerful and affecting as it was. For a good hour after leaving this movie, I had to hang out by myself and relax, so worked up over the culmination of the movie. It's the kind of movie that engages its audience from the first five minutes and keeps you hooked until the very end.

For those who don't know about the plot, the film follows U.S. marshal Teddy Daniels (Leonardo DiCaprio) and his partner (Mark Ruffalo) as they go to investigate the disappearance of a mental institution patient and murderer. The whole situation is off, though, from the very beginning, something seems not quite right about the facility. Police stand around with guns as Daniels and his partner get off the ferry to go to the island. The director of the facility, played by the versatile Ben Kingsley, has an aura to him that seems to reject the authority of the marshals.

Things quickly get interesting at the institution, though. Between a horrific storm that uproots trees and the increasingly odd situation at the island, the film pulls its viewers in and doesn't let them go.

The whole film leaves its audience in awe. Scorsese's thriller/crime story can only be described as affecting--it has to inspire some intense feeling in its audience. And in every way, it is powerful. Worth a view is almost an understatement here.

jkrahnert3 3 years, 3 months ago

Good to hear, Jack. Scorcese never disappoints.

NCgirl 3 years, 3 months ago

Can't wait to see it! So difficult to find 'new' good movies these days. So often the movie is never as good as the trailer. Happy to hear that this movie could be the exception! I rented 'The Hangover' this weekend and it wasn't nearly as funny as I thought it would be. A lot of build-up for nothing.

heatherkd2003 3 years, 2 months ago

I thought the film was very boring. I could barely sit through the long and tiring film in the theaters. At least 30-40 minutes could have been cut out of it because it was so draggy throughout the movie. I wouldn't pay to see it again if I had known it was going to be so bad. I expected more from Leonardo DiCaprio, usually his films are quite good. Sadly dissapointed.

fwm2 3 years, 2 months ago

Foremost I want to say I totally agree with the title of this Entry

heatherkd2003: I am just curious about which of Dicaprio's movies are your favorites, and also what films over the past few years did you see that you do you thought were exceptional?

For me, this film cemented in mind DiCaprio as being the best actor under 40 years old alive. At times it is harrowing, other times beautiful, sometimes frantic, other time remarkable....but never, ever, never was it boring....

Come Oscar Time, I feel this film will receive some nominations, including one for best actor