Review. There are few movies that I watch a second time and fewer still that I want to own. Shutter Island, however, is one of those rare films. Recently, I watched Shutter Island for the first time (and the next night for the second time) and found Leonardo Dicaprio’s performance nothing short of amazing! I would put it in the same category as Bruce Willis’s in the Sixth Sense – an acting job so impressive that you probably will want to watch it again to see what really happened.
In the movie, which is set in the 50’s, Dicaprio is a detective who is assigned to find the missing escapee (a criminally insane patient) from the Alcatraz –like Island. Sir Ben Kingsley plays the head psychiatrist and main foil to Dicaprio. I don’t think I can say much more with giving away spoilers. However, I recommend playing close attention to everyone in the movie and not jumping to conclusions.
In sum, if you’re looking for an exciting thriller that will leave you guessing until the end (and maybe after that) then rent Shutter Island!
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It was kind of boring, but so well done, sure kept me guessing
ReplyDeleteI really liked this movie too. The ending surprised me completely. I'd watch it again too to pick out what I missed the first time.
ReplyDeleteI really want to see this one and suggested watching it when we were at my in-laws, but we never had the chance. I'll have to get my son to get it off of Netflix for me.
ReplyDeleteHave you read the book? I'd be interested to know how they compare.
ReplyDeleteI read the book then watched the movie. Unfortunately I figured it out so it wasn't as amazing as anyone that doesn't. The movie was great as the book in my opinion. If I didn't figure it out I would totally agree with you.
ReplyDeleteCarin: I haven't read the book yet, but based on the movie I am planning on reading it (if my TBR pile ever diminishes LOL).
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