Stars or something: 8.0
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Shutter Island is a Mystery movie about a detective who is tasked with investigating a murder on an Island for the mentally insane.
Shutter Island [2011]
Let me start out by saying that I'm no longer allowed to sit next to Ethan, or talk to him if I do, while at the movies. I ruin movies. Even the ones that are supposed to be unpredictable, like some M.Nighyshamallamadingdong shit. Shutter Island is one of those types of movies.
This movie will keep your sorry asses guessing, laughing all the way to the bank. Unfortunately, for people like, who study psychology, criminology, schizophrenia, and filmography, this movie doesn't really shock the way it should. Anyway, it's very well directed. Although it can be a bit jarring at times, it's still worth the watch.
The theme and genera are all consistent, which is a huge plus. Obviously, the acting is top notch. Although the story can be a bit confusing, I haven't really decided if that was a result of poor directing, poor editing, or a purposely omitting or convoluteing important "hints" or information. Let me just say that this is soooo much fucking better than Sherlock Holmes in terms of a mystery. Unlike that horse crap excuse for a movie, Shutter Island actually gives you the clues and doesn't laugh at you and then throw all the random bullshit in your face at the end.
Obviously, this movie is DARK. It's CREEPY and it's fucking tense. Look at the name...I mean, it will give you shutters. It feels extremely similar to the first act of King Kong. The movie isn't supposed to be a horror movie, not in it's true sense, but I would say it fits right in the Chiller genera. It'll make your neck hairs stand up for sure. There is something strangely surreal about it...everything from the dark nature, lighting, to the cinematography and some of the more creative (like ocean rocks) scenes.
It's really unfortunate that I can't say more about this without ruining it for everyone, but I'd say this movie very similar to a certain Russel Crow movie (when you're done watching you'll know which), but that wasn't executed quite as well.
Overall this movie is just another movie. There is nothing novel about it, nothing mind blowing, nothing new or innovative and the story seems recycled. But, that doesn't make it bad. It's still a very well produced and directed movie, and the writing, although not flawless, was pretty decent.
This is the type of movie you need to watch twice.
Yeah, I would recommend it.
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