Very weird yet very, very engaging

Rating: 8/10 (15 April 2010)

When I went to see Shutter Island I didn't know what to expect, seeing as I knew very little about the plot and hadn't even heard of the book. But it's probably better to know nothing, because I could never have predicted the outcome, or, for that matter, the thrilling chain of events leading up to it. To begin with it seems you are watching an everyday, run of the mill detective movie - all be it an incredibly engrossing one. Then everything changes. The moment you think "Oh, I know where this is going now" the rug is pulled out from under your feet time and time again. DiCaprio is actually very good in this role that does require somebody who can act, and all the supporting actors are also on good form.It also looks fantastic, with some stunning visual effects and a delightfully gloomy setting. Personally, I can't wait until it comes out on DVD so I pick up all the clues I didn't notice the first time around...