As a twist turner this is one of the best

Rating: 9/10 (6 July 2011)

I have to admit that when I first saw the trailers for Shutter Island I wasn't very impressed. It just looked like an outdated run of the mill mystery that didn't look all that interesting. It wasn't until a friend recommended it that I decided to watch it. I'm really glad I listened.
The pace of the movie is excellent and there's enough intrigue that it kept me going till the end and when the twist was revealed I sat back and thought "Whoa!" It's even better the second time through because then you know what's happening and the outcome and this time you just try to understand how it all works.
The whole cast, with the exception of Mark Ruffalo (whom I don't really much care for as an actor) are perfect for their roles and Leonardo Dicaprio really takes to the role of Teddy Daniels. Credit also goes to the writers for the movie, and the author, Dennis Lehane, who's book is the source of the movie and has also had a couple of other movie translations, most notably Mystic River and Gone Baby Gone.
So, in essence, this is one of 2010 best movies of the year, after Inception, and it is a must watch. To better understand and enjoy the clever and interesting story a second viewing is highly recommended!