Not the best Scorsese film but still worthy

Rating: 8/10 (18 April 2010)

Shutter Island is the latest film from Oscar winning director Martin Scorsese. Shutter Island tells the story of two U.S. marshals, Teddy Daniels (Leonardo DiCaprio) and Chuck Aule (Mark Ruffalo), who are summoned to a remote and barren island off the cost of Massachusetts to investigate the mysterious disappearance of a murderess from the island's fortress-like hospital for the criminally insane. The film is a psychological thriller full of suspense, it will keep you on the edge of your seat, its fast pace rhythm won't allow you to blink even a second. It has a very interesting story with and unexpected ending and a perfectly developed plot full of twists. Its direction can't be less than great, Scorsese always manages to lead you to a enjoyable and entertaining journey. The cast is wonderful, Leonardo DiCaprio is excellent, these roles of tormented fellows fits him really well, Mark Ruffalo is also very convincing as Leo's sidekick, Ben Kingsley wonderful as always and Michelle Williams with a very short appearance but very important and with a decent performance. In conclusion, we all agree that this isn't one of Scorsese's finest works but still it has his mastery that make it very recommendable and worthy to watch.