Shutter Island

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csw12Mar 30, 2012

Shutter Island is a complex movie. It has you thinking one way one minute and then other a second later. The second half was better than the first. It was intense and thrilling all at the same time.

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axelkochOct 6, 2012

It fails as a thriller, but is an excellent psycho drama. Every single actor is awesome and Scorsese's director work is also outstanding. Some dialogues were a bit too misleading and in the end not every detail gets elucitated. But still,It fails as a thriller, but is an excellent psycho drama. Every single actor is awesome and Scorsese's director work is also outstanding. Some dialogues were a bit too misleading and in the end not every detail gets elucitated. But still, 'Shutter Island' is a very interesting motion picture that doesn't get boring anywhere.… Expand

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barnet42Oct 15, 2012

Scorsese and DiCaprio, in their fourth film together, again create an intense, provocative film-going experience, where the ride, accommodations, and destination are all first class.

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DusksparkMay 10, 2013

"Shutter Island" combines an interresting story with mindbending moments, but its regular dull acting, failed moments of horror and overly dramatic soundtrack keep it from becoming the masterpiece it should have been.

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S2G047Dec 8, 2013

What was all the fuss about? The story was perfectly understandable. And yes movie was really good, a very well crafted mystery. I hope they make more movies like this

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FilmVirtueFeb 14, 2014

Scorsese creates a great mystery in cinema based on the novel that will not only keep you watching, but thinking as well. Thinking a lot. Enough that you must watch it until the end to understand it all.

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Meth-dudeApr 10, 2014

Shutter island is definitely not one of the best Scorses's movies.There is an interesting story and good actors but the result is not as good as i wanted.The acting was excellent but sometimes we lose ourself in the story.Shutter island is aShutter island is definitely not one of the best Scorses's movies.There is an interesting story and good actors but the result is not as good as i wanted.The acting was excellent but sometimes we lose ourself in the story.Shutter island is a weird movie starring a good cast and good story but Scorsese
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ShedeggDec 4, 2014

Shutter island is a Martin Scorsese film, so ambiguously it is enjoyable. This movie is filled with interesting plot twists and strong characters. It is clever, but can be confusing at times. The casting is good, it stars people such asShutter island is a Martin Scorsese film, so ambiguously it is enjoyable. This movie is filled with interesting plot twists and strong characters. It is clever, but can be confusing at times. The casting is good, it stars people such as Leonardo di caprio and Ben Kingsley. I would not recommend this for younger ages as it can be rude, with adult themes; also children might not understand it because as I said it can be confusing. Overall it is a good watch.… Expand

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MattBrady99May 3, 2020

George Noyce: "You have to let her go!"

Teddy Daniels: "I can't! I can't." Those words hit me the hardest. The soft "I can't", hurts the most. This whole movie is so beautifully shot and acted that certain scenes are stuck on loop insideGeorge Noyce: "You have to let her go!"

Teddy Daniels: "I can't! I can't."

Those words hit me the hardest. The soft "I can't", hurts the most.

This whole movie is so beautifully shot and acted that certain scenes are stuck on loop inside my head. You could say it's staying with me for days. Almost like a piece of gum stuck to your shoe. Follows you everywhere you go and is often hard to get off.

While it's a bit oblivious where the movie is a heading, but on a re-watch I discovered so many hidden details that made re-watching it feel so fresh. Just goes to show why Scorsese is a master of his craft.

On The Nature Of Daylight by Max Richter is my favorite sad track.

But still, 2010 was a terrible year for Leonardo Dicaprio. I mean both of his marriages fell apart in both 'Inception' and this movie. Poor guy. My condolences to the children as well.… Expand

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marcoocabaaFeb 13, 2021

Muy buena historia del grandísimo director Martin Scorsese cuya trama es muy interesante con ambientación de los años 50 con un reparto bastante notable con un DiCaprio que nunca falla y dos actores con gran importancia como son Mark RuffaloMuy buena historia del grandísimo director Martin Scorsese cuya trama es muy interesante con ambientación de los años 50 con un reparto bastante notable con un DiCaprio que nunca falla y dos actores con gran importancia como son Mark Ruffalo y Ben Kingsley… Expand

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EdGFeb 22, 2010

Dear Roger C: "penultimate" means "second to last," and as far as I know Leonardo DiCaprio is not the second to last actor of his generation. Dear AgnosticConservative W.: You appear to be fixated on "liberals." This movie had nothing Dear Roger C: "penultimate" means "second to last," and as far as I know Leonardo DiCaprio is not the second to last actor of his generation. Dear AgnosticConservative W.: You appear to be fixated on "liberals." This movie had nothing whatsoever to do with politics. G'night!… Expand

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JamesHJun 10, 2010

The cinematography is very impressive and the supporting cast is exceptionally good. Patricia Clarkson and Mark Ruffalo stand out. Ben Kingsley

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JamesS.Feb 20, 2010

The acting was great, but the story really lost momentum towards the middle. Scenes that were supposed to be creepy were numerous, and the CG was sub-par. Put this one on the shelf next to the other psy-thrillers with textbook twists

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WilliamAMar 1, 2010

Well-directed and acted, but the big "twist" is entirely unbelievable. The film would have been much better without it - and the fact that the twist takes up quite a bit of screen time to explain only makes it more unberable - not to mention Well-directed and acted, but the big "twist" is entirely unbelievable. The film would have been much better without it - and the fact that the twist takes up quite a bit of screen time to explain only makes it more unberable - not to mention that most of everything you've seen up through then is rendered a waste of the viewer's time in the process.… Expand

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MikeDavisFeb 22, 2010

I had waited in anticipation for this, but was let down by the "twist". The CGI was poor. Scenes didn't quite flow right for me. When a scene was required, it just appeared as when Teddy was wandering and the warden just appeared. I was I had waited in anticipation for this, but was let down by the "twist". The CGI was poor. Scenes didn't quite flow right for me. When a scene was required, it just appeared as when Teddy was wandering and the warden just appeared. I was thinking that something of substance would occur, but no it was just a ride back followed by that eye thing. Made no sense, very pretentious and contrived in my book. I knew the end about 3/4 through, but was hoping for the double negaitive. The acting was very good though, and I'll rent it when it comes out as I'd like to see which clues I missed, similar to "The Sixth Sense".… Expand

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SausageFeb 23, 2010

I wasn't expecting much with this film, but I gotta say...it really IS pretty good!! In reflection though it was a very simple story and pretty tame ending, masked by a great director and superb acting. The film does border into I wasn't expecting much with this film, but I gotta say...it really IS pretty good!! In reflection though it was a very simple story and pretty tame ending, masked by a great director and superb acting. The film does border into 50's twilight zone a few times and the ominous music does not help this vibe. Overall, its a weird, but well made psychological thriller!!… Expand

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AJackson729Feb 19, 2011

Not one of Scorcese's better films, but it will keep you entertained. The acting is solid, and the plot keeps you engaged for most of the film. The film could have used some serious editing since it really tends to drag in that second hour.Not one of Scorcese's better films, but it will keep you entertained. The acting is solid, and the plot keeps you engaged for most of the film. The film could have used some serious editing since it really tends to drag in that second hour. The twist ending is decent, and open for interpretation. It's worth watching at least once, just don't go in with high expectations.… Expand

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TubieNov 2, 2010

A fine film with Leo showing what a great actor he's become. I think the central plot in the story has been a bit overused and I won't go into detail because it would spoil the film but nonetheless it's well done and makes for a very enjoyable movie.

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sinadoomDec 24, 2013

A predictable but nevertheless well-directed delusional thriller. The suspense could've been better and sometimes it was difficult to follow what was real and what was fake; but I guess that's a good thing because it keeps you guessing. It'sA predictable but nevertheless well-directed delusional thriller. The suspense could've been better and sometimes it was difficult to follow what was real and what was fake; but I guess that's a good thing because it keeps you guessing. It's not particularly scary or insanely intense, but is good nevertheless.… Expand

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beingryanjudeAug 24, 2014

While Shutter Island may be one of Scorsese's weaker efforts, DiCaprio along with Ben Kingsley are able to generate two exciting performances in a moderately thrilling atmosphere.

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worleyjamersDec 8, 2012

Pretty good. I enjoyed it a lot, but I think it's very overrated. It had some very good, thrilling moments, but overall it was predictable. I had the ending figured out after the first 90 minutes. Some people will try to squeeze this moviePretty good. I enjoyed it a lot, but I think it's very overrated. It had some very good, thrilling moments, but overall it was predictable. I had the ending figured out after the first 90 minutes. Some people will try to squeeze this movie into "The Best of 2010" category, but for me it just doesn't deliver. Good but not what I was expecting!… Expand

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adamSv94Sep 6, 2013

A movie that starts off good, giving the viewer a sense of dread and terror. Once the movie has got a hold of you, it doesn't let go... UNTIL the second part. I'm sorry to say that it just drags throughout the second part of the movie and IA movie that starts off good, giving the viewer a sense of dread and terror. Once the movie has got a hold of you, it doesn't let go... UNTIL the second part. I'm sorry to say that it just drags throughout the second part of the movie and I personally lost all interest in the movie. But since the first part of Shutter Island is great and the fact that the actors all contribute with solid acting, it's still a movie worth watching.… Expand

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Sosmooth1982Jan 11, 2023

Just an ok movie. I liked the movie and it kept me interested till the very end. What I didn't like is, if the guy was that crazy, why go along with everything he was doing. That ruined the movie for me.

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SparkyFlaryJun 17, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is like The Wicker Man (the one with Nicolas Cage), but except of a cult island, DiCaprio is in a mental institution. Both Nicolas and DiCaprio were investigators in their movies. It's a bit more modern than the Nicolas Cage movie but at the same time probably not as good in some areas. He is on a quest to find out the truth about a place but upon doing so he becomes more insane. It's a sort of adventure or mind twist that can spark interest seeing it.

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SandyMar 13, 2010

Some nice visual effects couldn't hide the fact that the twist was evident from within a few minutes of the start, and was then a long slow slog to get to the end. I nodded off, but woke just in time for the denouement.

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SpikeK.Mar 7, 2010

The movie looked beautiful, and was expertly done, and Dicaprio was excellent, but I was somewhat bored and thought the ending was VERY disappointing.

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ScottN.Feb 21, 2010

Interesting premise, and an excellent performance turned in by DiCaprio as always, as well as the other cast members, but the movie runs about 30 minutes too long to get to a plot twist that we've seen all too many times. The entire Interesting premise, and an excellent performance turned in by DiCaprio as always, as well as the other cast members, but the movie runs about 30 minutes too long to get to a plot twist that we've seen all too many times. The entire "everything you just witnessed was all in the madman's mind after all" idea was pretty cool the first 20 times I saw it. Minus a couple points for originality, or lack thereof, and minus a few more for unnecessarily dragging the movie out to a 2+ hour screen time. Not the worst movie I've seen this year, but I don't want to watch it again.… Expand

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DominicMFeb 23, 2010

Did anyone else feel as if you were standing on a soundstage everytime one of the characters was: on a boat, in a car, or dangling from a cliff. The movie looked cheesy. Biggest compliant though, nice dialogue change at the end of the Did anyone else feel as if you were standing on a soundstage everytime one of the characters was: on a boat, in a car, or dangling from a cliff. The movie looked cheesy. Biggest compliant though, nice dialogue change at the end of the film....ruined it. Read the book.… Expand

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SandyC.Mar 14, 2010

A great cast wasted: Max, Ben and Mark were great!. If the twist was the point, I got it in five. If the ride was the point, it was too long: I nodded off, though woke in time to have my theory confirmed! (Roger C - what do you mean A great cast wasted: Max, Ben and Mark were great!. If the twist was the point, I got it in five. If the ride was the point, it was too long: I nodded off, though woke in time to have my theory confirmed! (Roger C - what do you mean 'penultimate' actor? In what way is he 'the last but one'?)… Expand

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joeblowJun 8, 2010

It was alright. Was expecting something entirely creepy, suspenseful and, you know...not boring. It wasn't bad though. Just something i wasn't expecting.

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DarylSMar 18, 2010

Not what I was expecting and not that memorable a movie. It may make a good rental but not worth the admission price. The music is unbearably inappropriate for most scenes and the ending could have been a lot better. The only bright spot was Not what I was expecting and not that memorable a movie. It may make a good rental but not worth the admission price. The music is unbearably inappropriate for most scenes and the ending could have been a lot better. The only bright spot was DiCaprio, he gave his character the emotional range it needed though the talent of the other actors was mostly under-utilized. Ben Kingsley and Max Von Sydow could have done much more to support the film had they been allowed. I'm being generous giving it a 5 out of 10.… Expand

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GathGamerOct 1, 2010

The movie was too great, firstly i kinda got lost in the middle not to mention when all things got "delusional" and it was mind twisting... The end sequence left me at "aw" it could have ended awesome, but anyway big-up 2 martin s.

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IqbalMar 9, 2011

The plot had one too many twists in it. If you actually think about it, it makes no sense. If hes a dangerous mentally ill patient then why would they allow him to leave and then mak him board a ferry back to the hospital as the whole reasonThe plot had one too many twists in it. If you actually think about it, it makes no sense. If hes a dangerous mentally ill patient then why would they allow him to leave and then mak him board a ferry back to the hospital as the whole reason they had him there was because hes a dangerous and violent man. The directors probably think they made an intruiging twist in the plot but all they did was end up ruining the film. A shame as it could have been great had they not added the last twist.… Expand

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joao1198pedroDec 2, 2013

for me this is the worst movie made by martin scorsese and possibly the unic not good movie made by him it was an terrible disapointment for me see this.

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solomsApr 17, 2015

this is one of the most stupid movies that I ever seen. It's my opinion, but the story behind that cliches are so poor. What can I say... Martin Scorsese... I can never like his movies.

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DawdlingPoetNov 27, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The first thing I noticed about this film was that it features particularly loud music from the start, quite atmospheric, dour music, the type used to help cause a shudder to go down your spine. At times its quite remorseful in tone and others its quite sinister - think instrumentals with violins and piano.

The setting is quite creepy, often shown in dark light and with stormy weather and the fact that some of the characters are fairly anonymised, in as much as not a great deal is known about them individually, adds to the spookiness.

I also noticed quite early on that the contrast seemed quite high, as far as the colours were concerned - at times it appears as if people almost glow, again giving an almost ethereal feel, particularly in flashback or dream type scenes.

This is quite a dramatic and unsettling film, in regards to the passionate dialogue present at times, the flashbacks of events from the past, events which haunt Teddy. There are some quite bloody scenes, with multiple bodies in pools of blood, which appear quite suddenly and are certainly likely to unsettle, if not outright scare the viewer. I suppose, as far as genres are concerned, I'd say this is more of a mystery thriller than a horror film as such, as it isn't a sort of typical 'slasher flick' and the story that Teddy Daniels finds himself trying to slowly uncover, is quite a mysterious one. The plot pace moves tantalisingly slow, which can be quite frustrating - as a viewer, I found myself willing Teddy to continue his searches, to uncover the truth behind the rumours and the history of the secluded and isolated island hospital.

As the story unfolds, heading towards its conclusions, I felt that it became a bit predictable. The essential story, or where it leads to/ends, is one thats been covered by numerous other films in the past and dare I say it, felt a bit cliched. I think a part of me was hoping for a more scientific based ending somehow. It felt like quite a letdown, its quite a plot twist but not an original one.

I do feel like this was a pretty engrossing, creepy and sinister film and I felt that Leonardo DiCaprio did well in portraying the main character of Teddy Daniels, coming across as a steely, determined cop wanting to get to the bottom of whats going on behind the scenes at the islands hospital. He has a convincing look of suspicion and doubt. Other well known cast members include Ben Kingsley, who plays Dr. Cawley - the head doctor who runs the hospital, who has a quite strong, domineering presence and makes for a good adversary for Teddy. Michelle Williams portrays Delores, Teddy's wife, who doesn't have much screen time but plays the role of a 1950s wife pretty well. Mark Ruffalo also appears as Teddy's partner, Chuck.

Content wise, there is some strong language, generally tense, unsettling and spooky scenes and some moderate violence (more specifically bloody violence), hence it having a 15 rating.
This film is directed by Martin Scorsese (given its content). Its certainly quite a visually stylish film, although im not sure i'd count it as his best film as such (others including 'Goodfellas', 'Gangs of New York' and 'The Aviator').

Overall I'm not sure if I would recommend this title as such. I probably wouldn't, as there are other psychological thrillers with less cliches. This title started off well and I felt it had a fair amount of potential but the way the story was concluded just spoilt it for me personally as I felt it was quite cliched. Once your aware of the full story, your unlikely to want to watch it again - its one of those films that you'd see in totally different eyes from the start after finding out the end. The film does feature a good cast and it is fairly engrossing, thus its not all bad but overall I wouldn't specifically recommend it.… Expand

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PeteW.Feb 20, 2010

If this weren't a Scorcese movie it would be easily recognized as the uninspiring Showtime Original late-nite thriller it is. I'll give it a few points for atmosphere and strong performances from Ben Kingsley and Mark Ruffalo, but If this weren't a Scorcese movie it would be easily recognized as the uninspiring Showtime Original late-nite thriller it is. I'll give it a few points for atmosphere and strong performances from Ben Kingsley and Mark Ruffalo, but there's just not much here you won't felt like you've seen done better elsewhere. DiCaprio is wildly miscast as the hard-drinking, traumatized, hallucination-prone investigator, as his boyish looks and comically thin beard stubble work against his flailing attempts to seem edgy and threatening. Save your money and rent Memento or Dark City instead.… Expand

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TomDMar 14, 2010

The worst sort of twist endings are the ones that sacrifice continuity for shock appeal, and unfortunately that is the case here... The twist in Shutter Island renders everything that came before utterly implausible, and worse, mostly The worst sort of twist endings are the ones that sacrifice continuity for shock appeal, and unfortunately that is the case here... The twist in Shutter Island renders everything that came before utterly implausible, and worse, mostly irrelevant. I wouldn't say it was a total waste of time but in the end it seemed rather cheap and shallow, despite the holocaust imagery and bloated running time.… Expand

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SonnyCMay 15, 2010

To be sure, I love Scorsese and am generally a fan of DiCaprio's, but this movie was disappointing on all levels. It was so riddled with cliche after cliche, and to be honest, I didn't feel this movie was much of a thriller at all. To be sure, I love Scorsese and am generally a fan of DiCaprio's, but this movie was disappointing on all levels. It was so riddled with cliche after cliche, and to be honest, I didn't feel this movie was much of a thriller at all. I had the twist figured out half-way through and was just bored waiting for the reveal. And that's another thing...the twist. Do we have to keep seeing movies with that twist? Seriously, Fight Club, the Machinist, Identity, etc etc etc. It's old, it's done. I don't care anymore.… Expand

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DavidB.Feb 20, 2010

Not much redeeming about this movie, other than perhaps the cinematography. Otherwise, pretty run-of-the-mill story (at least the way it was told), and not nearly the mind-blowing experience it was intended to be. "Meh" is the right word to Not much redeeming about this movie, other than perhaps the cinematography. Otherwise, pretty run-of-the-mill story (at least the way it was told), and not nearly the mind-blowing experience it was intended to be. "Meh" is the right word to describe it. Hard to believe this came from Scorsese. Wait for the DVD, if you really feel the need to see this at all.… Expand

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MathewBFeb 25, 2010

Long, dull, often pointless, and yes criminally predictable. Good production values, and some good performances (some bad ones too) cannot make-up for a film that consists of little more than exposition. There must be 20 scenes involving Long, dull, often pointless, and yes criminally predictable. Good production values, and some good performances (some bad ones too) cannot make-up for a film that consists of little more than exposition. There must be 20 scenes involving various characters giving speeches. Yikes... The movie consist of long speech, silly flashback, long speech, silly flashback, over and over again until the not so surprising conclusion.… Expand

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MarcKFeb 28, 2010

What happens when you end up figuring out the "twist" about an hour into the movie? That happened to me, and I was bored out of my mind until they "revealed" it later on in the movie. And believe me, I'm not all that smart.

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dontcontractaidSep 18, 2010

I saw it coming after about 20-30 minutes. So, I had to wait the entire movie to see the ending I already thought was going to happen. Totally lame...

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BlackFalconSep 23, 2010

(Ignore the review I had with a 10. Not sure why the page reverted back to that score)

"Meh" about sums it up. The acting was good, with a decent idea for a story, but the ending was hugely predictable, even from the previews. The length was(Ignore the review I had with a 10. Not sure why the page reverted back to that score)

"Meh" about sums it up. The acting was good, with a decent idea for a story, but the ending was hugely predictable, even from the previews. The length was expected of Scorsese, which actually hurt the movie. It would've been much more bearable if the ending we knew was coming would have arrived 20-30 minutes earlier. Add in a couple of blatantly unrealistic moments such as the scene where the storm's rolling in and tree branches are whipping by at 80 mph, but the people are able to practically jog with no hindrance from the gale blowing around them. Really, Scorsese? You've been in the business that long and didn't even see that flaw?… Expand

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ZorglyJan 13, 2011

I predicted the big plot twist to this movie in the trailer months before its release. THE TRAILER. when the narrator says, "you have to find the missing patient" while a weak and disturbed looking Leonardo DiCaprio stares into a mirrorI predicted the big plot twist to this movie in the trailer months before its release. THE TRAILER. when the narrator says, "you have to find the missing patient" while a weak and disturbed looking Leonardo DiCaprio stares into a mirror looking as though to question his identity IT IS OVER. One of the most overrated films in the history of cinema. Leo has acted better before (but hes okay). Scorsese has directed better before (but hes okay) everything about this movie is completely average. except for the abysmal plot. By the end of the film I was saying lines before the actors were, to which the guy behind me said "Stop spoiling it I haven't seen it yet", to which I replied "NEITHER HAVE I!!!" recommended only to brainless mainstream leeches with no appreciation for creativity, originality, or storytelling.… Expand

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Trev29Apr 2, 2012

This movie was going fine until it took a turn in the stupid direction. The twist was horrible. Why can't there ever be a semi reasonable mystery that didn't end with the person just being crazy. Weird, confusing, and just plain bad.

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NickTheCritickNov 4, 2021

This movie is a bad one sadly. For my tastes I mean. It Feels very overlong, I've almost fell asleep while watching it. It's surely not a memorable movie.

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TerryF.Feb 20, 2010

It redeemed itself quite well in the final 30 minutes but really, who wants to watch 105 minutes of crap just for 30 minutes of entertainment?

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RobmFeb 21, 2010

[***SPOILERS***]I really don't see what others are getting from this movie. Yes Leo did do as great job acting in this movie and to its credit all of the characters were acted out well. The problem falls on the movie itself. To all of [***SPOILERS***]I really don't see what others are getting from this movie. Yes Leo did do as great job acting in this movie and to its credit all of the characters were acted out well. The problem falls on the movie itself. To all of you who say that there was a "twist". Are you serious how could you not see whats coming a mile away? The guy even says..point blank...YOU ARE THE 67TH PATIENT. And with all of his visions and flashbacks..did you really think this was a sane individual? See it if you want but i for one wish i could get my money back. Like i said in the opening the acting was great but the story is just awful.… Expand

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OliverH.Feb 24, 2010

As a character development piece, sure, it's a decent film. Nice cinematography. Good directing, as well. Too bad the story is boring hogwash. Remember that movie, The Village? Same kind of stupidity.

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VincentDSMar 1, 2010

This movie was absolutely ridiculous. I just couldn't believe I had paid for this one to watch. That it was directed by Scorsese. If you're expecting a movie of the same caliber as The Departed please stay away. In fact, just stay This movie was absolutely ridiculous. I just couldn't believe I had paid for this one to watch. That it was directed by Scorsese. If you're expecting a movie of the same caliber as The Departed please stay away. In fact, just stay away. Go watch Instinct again or something. I predicted the plot, was annoyed by the intense music (that was there for absolutely no reason) wasn't pulled in by it. The only justification I can give for sitting through it and not falling asleep was the brilliant performance by DiCaprio. Giving it a 3 since all this movie has over a 1-star movie is excellent acting & good visuals.… Expand

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OrsonMar 21, 2010

Deeply disappointing, becaase WAAAY overploted, and waaaay too long. As many reviewers noted, this length is its chief embarrassment: it allows you to think it through, they fail to explain. I gave up on it between the cemetary scene with Deeply disappointing, becaase WAAAY overploted, and waaaay too long. As many reviewers noted, this length is its chief embarrassment: it allows you to think it through, they fail to explain. I gave up on it between the cemetary scene with dialog sounding like an outake from "A Beautiful Mind" and the meeting with Noyce. Thereafter, it just became annoying. Would that Scorsese learned that there is a reason why Hitchcock - the master of suspense - strove to put ordinary characters into extraordinary situations. That way, we can identify with our protagonist, allowing suspense to build. I shudder to say that this balloon sailed into the ether far too soon. A waste of great talent, writing and set potential.… Expand

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ZeusJun 12, 2010

Boring...predictable...Not worth watching for the last line.

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TimothyK.Feb 19, 2010

Pretentious, long, and most of all predictable. The movie has a great set up with plenty foreshadowing. The ambiance of the movie is chilling like some sort of survival horror video game. You feel like you are a part of the investigation. Pretentious, long, and most of all predictable. The movie has a great set up with plenty foreshadowing. The ambiance of the movie is chilling like some sort of survival horror video game. You feel like you are a part of the investigation. More a part of the detective work than just sitting along for the ride, however once DiCaprio starts finding out the truth or what he considers to be the truth, the movie starts unraveling to be nothing but a giant middle finger pointed at your face. You know those cheesy movies/TV shows dramas where you find out the whole thing was nothing more than a dream, well thats not the "twist" for this movie however it's a little close. You want to believe DiCaprio's character, however you realize any suspicion you had early on in the film are true. The acting is great and everyone delivers. However the story isn't fresh and this movie has already been made (figuratively speaking). You realize later that some scenes were completely unnecessary and were only meant to confuse and not offer anything to the plot. The first half of this movie had a nice steady pace like a Harley cruising down a lone highway but then this hog hits rush hour traffic halfway through and has to slug along. Every movie needs conflict and resolution, the conflict is the staff at asylum seem to be up to something (bad, horrible, evil) and the resolution is Nope, everything is good! Again a big giant middle finger at your face.… Expand

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SeanismynameFeb 21, 2010

There was an abundance of weather in this film. I remember lightning and rain. Lots of rain. Also waves smashing against rocks. Numerous matches were lit as well.

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spackleSep 3, 2010

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Thoroughly unimpressed. From the opening scene with the poor attempt at realism via crappy CGI (the sea and sky were so fake), the one dimensional acting and predictable and unrealplot with that awful, awful music direction. Well, that killed it all for me. The fact that those parts are integral to the film means that of course I switched it off half way through (through one of those ridiculous dream sequences)… Expand

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DirtypoatoesSep 27, 2010

I worked it out after 20 minutes and fell asleep 10 minutes to the end and had to rewind to find out it I was right. Scorsese got carried away with the wind machine and an over blown score. Can't believe most of the critics loved it.

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BradySmithNov 15, 2013

An infuriating movie. One which uses expert direction to tell a story with no solid ground. It's weird and twisty and atmospheric but never in any way which is remotely good. It will keep you guessing, sure, but it pulls such a non-ending,An infuriating movie. One which uses expert direction to tell a story with no solid ground. It's weird and twisty and atmospheric but never in any way which is remotely good. It will keep you guessing, sure, but it pulls such a non-ending, such a copout that you could never really be sure to what exactly just happened. Other movies have pulled off the ambiguous ending without it becoming a copout, but this one doesn't know how. Inception did it. In fact it did it in a way which was significant and beautiful, but Shutter Island is just a loopy trip into insanity which goes nowhere truly scary but everywhere and anywhere disturbing just to put a bad taste in your mouth when it's over. Do yourself a favor and avoid this expensive piece of garbage.… Expand

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PaulZ.Mar 5, 2010

Started great, cinematography beautiful, but poorly paced and B O R I N G. Wanted to leave 2/3rds of the way through.

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[Anonymous]Feb 20, 2010

So boring. Terrible expository scenes. A miserable filmgoing experience

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JasonLApr 15, 2010

I was bored by this film. The dialogue sounded unnatural and the plot seem ridiculous until it reached the final moments when they revealed the 'twist' to the story. By then, i had almost wanted to leave the room.

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gregApr 16, 2010

Walked out of the movie after 35min, never done that before. it felt like the director was taking all elements of horror and just throwing them together, stuck in the holocaust for good measure too. crap movie.

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MrWolfJun 5, 2010

[***Spoilers***] do not read if you are going to watch this*** This was a pathetic movie. The ending is SOO telegraphed its unreal. The movie opens with him going on and on about hating water for some reason - then you find out that they are [***Spoilers***] do not read if you are going to watch this*** This was a pathetic movie. The ending is SOO telegraphed its unreal. The movie opens with him going on and on about hating water for some reason - then you find out that they are looking for someone who drowned her kids. hmmm. the "brand new partner" thing. When they interview the patients and the patients make a point of glancing over at the "new partner" when the missing doctor is mentioned. and this is in the first half. The last half is a long plodding walk to be disappointed.… Expand

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AgnosticConservativeW.Feb 20, 2010

[***SPOILERS***] Pretentious, frequently vacuous nonsense. Usual liberal arty farty bollux. The final "twist" is utterly absurd. And factually grates (being very polite) with the actual plotting. Funny how the sea, during a supposed [***SPOILERS***] Pretentious, frequently vacuous nonsense. Usual liberal arty farty bollux. The final "twist" is utterly absurd. And factually grates (being very polite) with the actual plotting. Funny how the sea, during a supposed hurricane is virtually calm. Funny how someone who has NOT been off the island for TWO YEARS initially appears on a ferry coming from the mainland to the island. The plot is full of holes, with ludicrous contrived waffling that attempts to fill it in. The actual "truth" at the end is as about as mundane as it gets. A man has killed his wife when he discovers she's insanely killed his kids. "The Village" kind of twist at the end and the notion that EVERY SINGLE person, (including unhinged psychotic patients) on the loony bin hospital island was cheerily "in on it" is beyond pathetically stupid. Scorcese needs to stick to his violent mafia films. Liberals will doubtless fawn and slobber all over this crap because of who directed it. Bet if Bruce or Clint or Arnie had been the lead with a different no-name director the plaudits would be rather less forthcoming. Where do I get my refund?… Expand

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AdamLFeb 28, 2010

Horrible Cliche Garbage. Even Scorsese couldn't save this hack story. Terrible.

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JonW.Mar 16, 2010

Marty, Marty, why did you waste two hours of my life? I'm almost incredulous that a director of his caliber could make something so laughably bad.

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Qy.Mar 16, 2010

I was very disappointed by the story and the sound/music effect, it became very annoying to watch. There is absolutely no twist what so ever, the story just dread on and on. I give it a 2 for the good acting of DiCaprio and some good visual effects.

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michelelApr 5, 2010

I seriously thought about leaving 20 minutes in but I still had popcorn. I thought, okay.... let me give it a chance. It had bits and pieces that were actually pretty good, but all of those pieces just didn't fit together. I felt like I seriously thought about leaving 20 minutes in but I still had popcorn. I thought, okay.... let me give it a chance. It had bits and pieces that were actually pretty good, but all of those pieces just didn't fit together. I felt like I'd been broken up with at the end and wasn't allowed closure. If the wife was shot, why was she burning up in the apartment scene? Who actually thinks that ANY insane asylum for the CRIMINALLY insane would allow a patient free reign to interview other patients? Really??? My suspension of disbelief was suspended after the children were all bloody. I leaned to my movie partner and said... didn't they drown? Why the blood??? None of it made sense. If this was a close to the book as it gets, I don't want to read the book either. It was horrible! The popcorn was great though!… Expand

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MargaretD.Feb 19, 2010

So, disappointed, could not wait till it was over, I wanted to walk out but I fell asleep instead.

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JuliusJFeb 22, 2010

This is clap-trap of the highest order; a thick slab of Gothic nonsense that was hard to watch and even harder to sit through. I did like the photography, and the music was carefully chosen. I'll say it. This is Martin Scorsese's This is clap-trap of the highest order; a thick slab of Gothic nonsense that was hard to watch and even harder to sit through. I did like the photography, and the music was carefully chosen. I'll say it. This is Martin Scorsese's worst movie ever. One person clapped; another booed. The theatre was packed but I saw more people checking their cell phones than I am used to. Don't believe the hype (and don't even bother trying to work through the logic--or lack thereof--of the dramatic action).… Expand

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AttmfkSep 24, 2010

This movie had to be one of the worst films of the year. The most disappointing of all is that it was put together by one of the greatest film directors and an A-list actor. Please make sure you don't waste your time checking this film out!

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TonyRFeb 20, 2010

Absolutely Terrible. Too long, too predictable, soundtrack was just ridiculous. Very disappointed.

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denimb.May 20, 2010

Shutter island is the worst movie of the year. it has a plot like a shit. the movie is boring and stupid.

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PaulDFeb 21, 2010

Slow and predictable. The book is far better than the film.

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danhMar 7, 2010

This is one of the worst movies I have ever had to endure. Totally unbelievable, music is horrible, story is dull and tiring. Leo, should have stayed on any island but this one. Save yourself from this movie.

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Justinavery7074Mar 30, 2011

There is so much goddamn talent wasted in this pice of **** It's incredible that all this went to **** There was good acting and good editing but that's all you can say about this heaping, steaming, and terrible **** ****

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GREW50MEJul 15, 2012

With extremely loud non-sensical music, a very predictable plot, and some extremely seroous over-acting, this is the worst suspense fulm I have ever seen. Everybody involed with this disaster needs to go back to film school.

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adnan_soysalJan 19, 2021

This is a tasteless movie.
At the end of it I had nothing but a feeling of sadness for the wasted time.
It is one of those movies that one remembers nothing of it after a few days. And Leonardo DiCaprio was a bad choice for this role. NothingThis is a tasteless movie.
At the end of it I had nothing but a feeling of sadness for the wasted time.
It is one of those movies that one remembers nothing of it after a few days.
And Leonardo DiCaprio was a bad choice for this role. Nothing to do with his style or quality, but this role demands a different type of actor.

Movie has an incoherent plot, ending with a annoying twist, which makes entire thing worse.

Teddy and Chuck are two FBI marshals assigned to find out how a psychopath woman escaped from Criminal Insanity Hospital Prison in Shutter Island.
They are not welcomed and cooperated by the doctors, and officers there.
As the events unfold, Teddy confess to Chuck that he wanted this assignment in order to found out the murderer his wife, Andrew.
According to him, Andrew murdered his wife by burning their house. And Teddy thinks he is in this hospital, and wants to punish him himself.
But as the story goes, Teddy becomes unstable.
And at the end, story takes a big twist. Teddy is in fact Andrew.
He was a sick person himself at the hospital.
He was fooling himself and tries to fool others by such a story he invented himself.
And the head psychologist at hospital arranged the plot to enable him to play what he believes.
Because head psychologist believed that in this way Teddy will come to a point where he will consciously accept the fact that he is Andrew and killed his wife.
In fact nine months ago, he confessed that he killed his wife.
But after that he again started playing this theatre.
Indeed Teddy is Andrew and killed his insane wife, because she has drawn their kids.

At the end, Teddy accepted all the truth consciously, but also chooses to continue to play the game.
And as a result of it he will get lobotomy operation, a brain surgery to turn him to a controlled person.
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KimmyVMar 6, 2010

Don't even waste your precious time on this movie. Boring at best. What was Scorsese thinking? Too bad, since you can usually count on a great film with the featured actors and director.

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BillMar 29, 2010

I wanted my money back half way through this movie. Love Scorsese and Leo but question their reason for doing this loser of a film.

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JasonHJun 8, 2010

Awful movie. Now it clearly doesn't deserve a 0, but this was the worst POS movie by a good director and a good crew I've ever seen. There was only one twist in the plot, and it was hugely predictable. I came in expecting to be Awful movie. Now it clearly doesn't deserve a 0, but this was the worst POS movie by a good director and a good crew I've ever seen. There was only one twist in the plot, and it was hugely predictable. I came in expecting to be scared, or at least thrilled, none of which happened. This movie sucked.… Expand

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dlcatalinMar 10, 2021

What a lame movie ... story is weak, the actors are weak ..the plot is weak ...and those random cut-scenes with killing Nazis all over the place are so old ... and boring ...and lame ...i couldn't force myself to watch more than 30 minutes.What a lame movie ... story is weak, the actors are weak ..the plot is weak ...and those random cut-scenes with killing Nazis all over the place are so old ... and boring ...and lame ...i couldn't force myself to watch more than 30 minutes. Horrible boring movie.… Expand

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VoidtokerNov 17, 2022

**** Like Fight Club if it was written by a Walrus in a wheelchair. Someone got a tattoo of this movie and I’m enraged.

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