More Than Faithful Adaptation Of The Dennis Luhane Novel.

Rating: 8/10 (16 August 2014)

"Shutter Island" is another brilliant outing from Martin Scorsese. The month prior to the release I managed to pick up the original book, and was thoroughly looking forward to what direction the production may take.
U.S. Marshal Edward "Teddy" Daniels (DiCaprio), and his partner Chuck (Mark Ruffalo), go to Shutter Island on a ferry boat to the home of Ashecliffe Hospital for the criminally insane. Investigating the disappearance of a patient Rachel Solando (Emily Mortimer), who has escaped the hospital and apparently the island despite being in a locked cell under supervision.
As far as execution goes, "Shutter Island" is adapted to a tee. I now get the feeling Leonardo DiCaprio is beginning to pick his performances more carefully. He has always been a solid performer, and this role definitely gives him more of a chance to use every emotion under the sun considering the situation. Also it was very pleasant to finally see Ben Kingsley in a Scorsese picture, and it's a very interesting choice for the role of Dr. Cawley. But as always, Sir Kingsley delivers solid work.
The island overall looks like a visually perfect adaption from book to screen. The lack of lighting, weird sound effects and constant dream sequences all in all make this very exciting and disturbing thriller highly recommended.
Final Verdict: A very well crafted movie. It's not the best Scorsese has ever done, but decent nevertheless. 8/10.