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From Oscar®-winning director Martin Scorsese, Shutter Island is the story of two U.S. marshals, Teddy Daniels (Leonardo DiCaprio) and Chuck Aule (Mark Ruffalo), who are summoned to a remote and barren island off the coast of Massachusetts to investigate the mysterious disappearance of a murderess from the island’s fortress-like hospital for the criminally insane.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Francis Hale
Format:DVD
After putting this film off due to some form of idea I had gained that It might be a psychological horror film, something which I don't usually get on well with, I finally sat down and watched it, and initially all I can say is Wow, what an absolutely incredible film, not at all scary as I initially thought.
It starts off as being a sort of detective film, as written on the back of the box. Trying to avoid any spoilers, the film takes many unexpected turns with the final outcome being one of the best I've ever seen.
This is an amazing film, with the only complaint being that in my opinion it wasn't dark enough (I know, slightly different to what I went into the film thinking) but It felt like it could be a lot more visually dark, to match the dark undertones which the film follows, earning it a solid 9/10 from me. A must buy.
It starts off as being a sort of detective film, as written on the back of the box. Trying to avoid any spoilers, the film takes many unexpected turns with the final outcome being one of the best I've ever seen.
This is an amazing film, with the only complaint being that in my opinion it wasn't dark enough (I know, slightly different to what I went into the film thinking) but It felt like it could be a lot more visually dark, to match the dark undertones which the film follows, earning it a solid 9/10 from me. A must buy.
10 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By Jules
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Format:DVD
This film reminds me in a way of the 2003 film with John Cusack , Identity , as what at first seems real & sucks you in, is not what you think it is come the end. I dont want to say anymore than that about the story really, as it may give too much away & spoil it. Anyway, the film was very entertaining overall, although it could had done with being 30 minutes or so shorter imo, it was like 2 1/2 hours long which seemed a bit too much, but these stories tend to be complex & long winded in this case to get across, i guess.
This is very much a slow burning film i would say, where there isnt all that much action going on & a good portion of the film is based around flashbacks. So the ability of the actors, mainly Dicaprio, is what this film rides on, and Dicaprio did a great job in all honesty, carrying the film. Personaly by the end i thought it was a decent film, and it did make you wonder what the real truth was come the end & if indeed it was THE truth. If you want a break from action films, and just want to curl up in the dark with some Chinese take away one evening, you cant go wrong with this really.
This is very much a slow burning film i would say, where there isnt all that much action going on & a good portion of the film is based around flashbacks. So the ability of the actors, mainly Dicaprio, is what this film rides on, and Dicaprio did a great job in all honesty, carrying the film. Personaly by the end i thought it was a decent film, and it did make you wonder what the real truth was come the end & if indeed it was THE truth. If you want a break from action films, and just want to curl up in the dark with some Chinese take away one evening, you cant go wrong with this really.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By David Conroy
Format:DVD
The central character is labouring under a fundamental delusion, one that will change the way the viewer sees both the character and the plot, and in fairness, this delusion is resolved gradually and masterfully. Despite this, even before I had worked out for sure what was really going on, I considered getting an early night instead. I wish I had, and here's why.
Despite excellent acting and direction, I found the movie unsatisfying. The viewer is fed the central character's same delusion as "reality" from the outset, with a view to being let in on the truth as the movie progresses. This leaves me, personally, with a feeling that I've been taken for a ride. Not the worst ride I've ever been taken on, but one that reminds me of Stephen King's assertion that an author should not intrude on the plot. I feel that in creating a false reality for the viewer, the writer intrudes, cheating us by laying out red herrings to maintain interest and mystery. In doing this, they conned me out of my early night.
Despite excellent acting and direction, I found the movie unsatisfying. The viewer is fed the central character's same delusion as "reality" from the outset, with a view to being let in on the truth as the movie progresses. This leaves me, personally, with a feeling that I've been taken for a ride. Not the worst ride I've ever been taken on, but one that reminds me of Stephen King's assertion that an author should not intrude on the plot. I feel that in creating a false reality for the viewer, the writer intrudes, cheating us by laying out red herrings to maintain interest and mystery. In doing this, they conned me out of my early night.
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Shutter Island
I hated this story all about mad people and what the well people think is the right way to treat them. A over rated story for me.
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I can't recall if I knew there was a twist in Shutter Island or merely suspected it, so it's hard to know how much enjoyment is spoiled by going in with that presumption versus... Read more
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I loved the story as it had brilliant twists and turns and the ending was greatly unexpected which is not something I usually experience so I was greatly pleased :)
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Published 1 month ago by Phoebe
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Did not meet my high expectations
Attracted by the high calibre cast, Ben Kingsley, Leonardo De Capricio etc, I thought this would be rattling good yarn, however it didn't quite carry it off. Read more
Published 1 month ago by the definitive reviewer
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Terrific twist!
Although pre-used this DVD is as new. So enjoyable - great story, good acting and characterisation. All is not what it seems!
Published 1 month ago by Fozzy
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Surprise ending....?
Any hopes that Scorsese was back on form are well wide of the mark with this extremely clumsy and totally nonsensical thriller. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Weaver
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excellent!!
if you haven't seen this film yet,then why not? its a cracker as far as im concerned would i recommend it? yes for sure the story is a good one enjoy
Published 2 months ago by bami
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Shame about DiCaprio.
This film is more or less a tribute to film noir. Towering, fake-looking sets, atmospheric lighting, and gritty male leads, all add up to a 'I know what to expect' story. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mr. P. Johnson
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