Shutter Island

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"Some places never let you go."
  • R
  • 2010
  • 2 hr 28 min
  • 8.2  (1,441,330)
  • 63

Shutter Island is a psychological thriller movie released in 2010, directed by Martin Scorsese, and starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Emily Mortimer, and Mark Ruffalo. The film is based on the novel of the same name written by Dennis Lehane. Shutter Island is set in 1954 and follows the story of U.S marshals Teddy Daniels (Leonardo DiCaprio) and Chuck Aule (Mark Ruffalo) as they travel to Shutter Island to investigate the mysterious disappearance of a patient from the Ashecliffe Hospital for the Criminally Insane.

Upon their arrival, Teddy and Chuck discover that the hospital is run by Dr. John Cawley (Ben Kingsley) and that the facility holds some of the most dangerous and unstable criminals. Despite their initial skepticism, the marshals soon begin to uncover a series of clues suggesting that something sinister is going on in Ashecliffe. Teddy becomes increasingly obsessed with solving the puzzle of the missing patient and starts seeing disturbing images from his past that threaten to unravel his mind.

The movie explores themes of sanity and madness, the line between fiction and reality, trust and betrayal, and the power of the human mind to create its own reality. There are moments of intense anguish and psychological terror that keep the viewers at the edge of their seats. The film also delivers a stunning visual aesthetic, capturing the stark and foreboding nature of the island and the shadows that haunt Teddy Daniels.

The acting in Shutter Island is top-notch, with Leonardo DiCaprio delivering a stellar performance as Teddy Daniels, the haunted marshal with a tragic past. Mark Ruffalo also shines as Chuck Aule, Teddy's loyal partner. Ben Kingsley delivers a nuanced and unsettling performance as Dr. John Cawley, the enigmatic head of Ashecliffe. The supporting cast, which includes Emily Mortimer, Max von Sydow, and Michelle Williams, are also impressive in their respective roles.

In conclusion, Shutter Island is a gripping and thought-provoking psychological thriller that uses suspense and terror to explore complex psychological themes. It features a cast of talented actors who deliver memorable performances under the direction of Martin Scorsese. Shutter Island is a movie that will stay with viewers long after the credits roll.

In short, Shutter Island is a movie that deserves to be watched by anyone who loves a good psychological thriller.

Shutter Island is a 2010 drama with a runtime of 2 hours and 28 minutes. It has received moderate reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 8.2 and a MetaScore of 63.

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  • Release Date
    2010
  • MPAA Rating
    R
  • Runtime
    2 hr 28 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    8.2  (1,441,330)
  • Metascore
    63