Opened February 19, 2010 | Runtime: 2 hr. 18 min.
R for disturbing violent content, some nudity and language
This is a movie that starts out trying REALLY HARD to be scary, creepy and haunting. The sound track beats you over the head with it’s THE PART COMING UP IS SCARY – FEEL THE TENSION BUILDING?! FEEL IT!!! I hate it when they’re heavy handed with the score, I don’t like being emotionally manipulated (ex-husband number 2, I’m lookin’ at you!) This was the first thing I noted about the movie. Not off to a great start.
Leonardo DiCaprio spends a lot of time looking confused and/or constipated. Apparently, he’s been studying lately at the Rob Pattinson school of acting. However, in this movie, it actually works. It IS confusing, and just gets more and more so. Also, prison food is probably not high in fiber. Way to method act, Leo!
Mark Ruffalo- did you know he was in this? Yeah, he has a REALLY big part. Barely even see him in the trailers. Losers. He is AWESOME! He is everything this movie needs, and by the end you’ll see exactly what I’m talking about. He is probably one of the most under-appreciated actors of our generation. Love him.
What can I say about Ben Kingsley – the man played Gandhi. Gifted actor. Under-utilized. Convincing. Weirds me out just a bit. Appropriately so. Great casting. He should be in every movie ever made. Like Tommy Lee Jones and Alan Rickman (and Brendan Fraser!)
I didn’t think I’d like this movie, between my noN-love of Leo and the in-your-face score, I was all set up to rip the heck out of it. Guess what? It gets GOOD! Real good. Like, oh my gosh I did NOT see that one coming, GOOD!! And I figured out the “twist” in the Sixth Sense like in the first 10 minutes. I totally did not have a clue with the twists and turns this movie takes! Scorsese is genius. I know this is not a revelation. The way it unfolds and reveals itself is a joy and pleasure. This is a thriller/mystery/who-dun-it and you don’t even realize how or why!
My overall review: one of the best thrillers I’ve seen in a long time. A great date movie, your guy will appreciate it after you tortured him with your Valentine’s Day pick!
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Tags: Ben Kingsley, Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo, Mystery, Shutter Island, Shutter Island Review, Thriller
I am dying to see this. The trailer was creepy. Not a huge Leo fan. I’ll amend that. I think he is HOT as heck, but he is pretty much a one-note actor, like Brad Pitt, in my opinion. But I digress. Mark Ruffalo? HOLY MOLY. Love love love him. LOVE HIM. I knew he was in it, but am glad to hear he’s really IN IT.
I had no idea Mark is in this movie. The lady in the trailer scares me to death…..
Tiffany, I think this is one of my favorite reviews your wrote.
” I don’t like being emotionally manipulated (ex-husband number 2, I’m lookin’ at you!)” “Leonardo DiCaprio spends a lot of time looking confused and/or constipated. Apparently, he’s been studying lately at the Rob Pattinson school of acting.”
LOL. Love it.
You actually made me more interested in seeing this movie. I know there is a big surprise at the end. That’s got me interested. Hope I don’t find out before I see it!
I really want to see this. My only hesitation is the run time. I have a low tolerance for movies that run over two hours. Wrap it up, people!
I like Leonardo DiCaprio pretty well. He was good in The Departed. And even though it’s different actors and directors, I’m influenced by the fact that the other two movies made from Dennis Lehane books, Mystic River and Gone, Baby, Gone are both really good (though both really grim).
Wow, this is a long movie. I will have to mention this one to my husband. I think , I know he would like it. I agree with Anya, this is a very entertaining review.
I knew I wouldn’t watch so I read the spoiler. Wow!
I saw this on Sunday and really liked it! The twist was somewhat expected, but the way it played out was not and I thought fitting the pieces together in retrospect gave the film a resonance that I really appreciated.