Shutter Island

03.18.10
Shutter Island
{2010}
Starring: Mark Ruffalo, Leonardo DiCaprio, Ben Kingsley


Martin Scorsese has the midas touch of film, a moniker i use sparingly, but one that is deserved here nontheless. Scorsese cannot touch a movie without seeping his brilliant craftsmanship into the marrow of the film and Shutter Island was no exception. Shutter Island is a masterpiece of the pshychological thriller and horror film genre. Rarely in a movie am i completely left in the dark about the nature of the main player's character or at least a hint of a clue as to the resolution of the plot, but i was completely at a loss to figure out this mental puzzle till the solution was handed to me in a neat little package at the finale. Even then, doubts still remain as to the conclusion and validity of my perceptions. Shutter Island is so visually stimulating and striking, and the score definitely brings the "creepy" factor to the table. Lightening flashes, hurricane-power rainfall, and empty corridors are all strategically designed to make your skin crawl. Never once did this film conjur up any feelings of cheesiness or disbelief in me as a viewer. I was enthralled the whole film. Leonardo DiCaprio was brilliant as usual {not a Scorsese film regular for no reason} and Mark Ruffalo never ceases to impress me with the wide range of roles he can play. Ben Kingsley, as the head pshychiatrist, was the perfect professional addition to the scenery of the insane asylum. Overall, i cannot give this film enough praise. Shutter Island is a must see, preferably on the big screen in order to preserve that "larger-than-life" sound and charm that enables the film to suck you into another world for two hours. Who knows, you may question your own sanity by the end of this film. {evil laugh}