Shutter Island (2010) - Review

Author: Mitchell Babbs
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The implausible escape of a brilliant murderess brings U.S. Marshal Teddy Daniels (Leonardo DiCaprio) and his new partner (Mark Ruffalo) to Ashecliffe Hospital, a fortress-like insane asylum located on a remote, windswept island. The woman appears to have vanished from a locked room, and there are hints of terrible deeds committed within the hospital walls. As the investigation deepens, Teddy realises he will have to confront his own dark fears if he hopes to make it off the island alive.

Cast

Directed by Martin Scorsese and written by Laeta Kalogridis the movie is based off the original novel  written by Dennis Lehane. The acting cast consists of Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo, Ben Kingsley, Max von Sydow, Michelle Williams, Emily Mortimer, Patricia Clarkson, Jackie Earle Haley and Ted Levine.

Plot Summary

U.S. Marshall, Teddy, and his partner, Chuck, travel to a secluded island home to a mental facility called Shutter Island. The reason for Teddy's arrival is to investigate the disappearance of a missing patient, named Rachel. As Teddy and Chuck dive deeper into their investigation to find out where Rachel has gone, they reveal the dark secrets of Shutter Island.

Production Value

The budget for the film was $80 million USD, with it's release it made $294.8 million in Box office, doing quite well with it's release due to it's previous notoriety in the novel as well as the gripping story line behind it. The twists and turns in this movie keep the audience intrigued and loving it even more.

Star Value

★★★★★
I give Shutter Island (2010) a 5 out of 5, I find no flaws in this film. Not only is the original story line gripping and giving the viewer incentive to rematch the movie 100 times over, but the twists and turns throughout the plot keep the audience intrigued and involved.

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