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Shutter Island

Shutter Island

I have always loved movies. It’s the one of the things I did with my dad, and I have absolutely loved it. The ability to leave this world, transcend your problems or preocupations and just live in and witness the life of someone else for a while. It’s wonderful, and most films have that ability for me (except maybe the pacifier).

Martin Scorsese

One man, I’ve learned to respect and who’s films always help me leave this world behind is Martin Scorsese. The man is a cinematic genius. He has an understanding of nature that makes celluloid glow with beauty. He’s an artist who uses the world around him to weave tales of great description and depth. Shutter Island is no exception.

Leonardo DiCaprio stars as a U.S. Marshal investigating a prisoner’s disappearance at a maximum security mental institution on Shutter Island. Leonardo DiCaprio does, for me, one of the best acting jobs I have ever seen. In one scene (you will know which when you watch it) he demonstrates for me a level of acting I’ve rarely seen. He made me feel his pain. What a powerful performance. I fell in love with Leonardo DiCaprio acting, because of this film.

The direction of this film, from the location selected, on to the performance of all of the actors, to the mood and pacing of the film in general, is one of the greatest jobs I have ever seen. I wanted to explore the world of Shutter Island, and not once do you question the verasity of the 1954 setting. I may not be able to do it, but I’m pretty sure I want to see all 50 of Martin Scorsese’s productions this year, especially after he won the Cecil B. DeMille Award at this years Golden Globes. The man is a genious, and he’s been nominated for a ridiculous ammount of awards.

All in all, the film defined, for me, a psychological thriller. It keeps you guessing, even if you think you have it figured out, something else makes you believe otherwise. Great job. Great film. I saw it twice opening weekend, and loved it both times. It has a surprise ending, one that will spark curiousity and debate in anyone who sees it.

My rating: 4.75/5 Excellent film played by a great cast, directed by a wonderful director. Beautifully done. Small dialouge issues and a seemingly slow beginning. Overall, I loved it!