There is one phrase to describe this movie: "What the f*ck." It was repeated at least 5 times, along with "why are you all wet, baby?" and "we're smarter than them." Unfortunately, if I disclose anymore, the League of People Against Spoilers would have to come and kill me. Kidding. Shutter Island was a great movie. It had action, thrills, chills, creepy music, and will keep you asking questions until long after you see it.
The premise of the film: two deputy marshalls go investigate a mental institution for the criminally insane on Shutter Island, just outside of Boston. Mental institution pose a scary image in people's minds and Scorsese really captured the creepiness of it. The movie stops making sense about five minutes into it. When the music starts. The melody is still stuck in my head, which barely is a melody; it's more of a sound.
But the movie is a glorious thrill ride. It really is engaging. You try to figure out the truth along with Teddy Daniels. I cannot say anything more, because I would give away the entire movie. But Leonardo DiCaprio does a fine job portraying the pain of the experience of being in the mental hospital. Just like him, the watchers ask many, many questions, some of which remained unanswered.
People who enjoy mysteries should see it. People who enjoy thrillers should see it. Some parts though, I warn you, are not for the faint of heart...or mind.
Rating: 9/10
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