Friday, March 5, 2010

'Shutter Island' Review


Mark Ruffalo and Leonardo DiCaprio in Shutter Island, directed by Martin Scorsese. Watch the preview: http://www.moviefone.com/movie/shutter-island/31787/main

This is the fourth collaboration between Scorsese and DiCaprio. The preview says it all and to say more about the plot will be a spoiler. All I'll say is that I preferred a different ending but this one was dictated by the logic of the story. The movie is well done but was a downer for me. See for yourself.
>>DiCaprio is becoming a fine actor who chooses his projects well and works with good directors and never draws attention to himself by overshadowing his fellow actors. He's very good here stretching himself in this difficult role. Ben Kingsley and Max von Sydow add the right sense of menace to the eerie doings while the other actors are more than capable rounding out the story.
>>Scorsese again proves why he's one of our best directors although here he's a bit hampered by the plot but compensates by using every possible trick to round out this intricate detective thriller. Good music and sound effects heighten the suspense and atmosphere. Pay close attention to the last fifteen minutes where everything is explained and if the conclusion satisfies you.

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