Chilling, compelling, terrifying and completely electric from start to finish

Rating: 10/10 (21 February 2010)

Shutter Island could be considered to rank among Martin Scorsese's greatest films to date. And it certainly lives up to that status. From it's compelling beginning to it's 'oh my god i didn't see that coming' finale, you will be held on the edge of your seat. What makes Shutter Island work tremendously well is it's complete lack of knowing what will come next. Every scene leads to something new and original, nothing feels dud or stupid. It's Islands psychological aspects implanted within a forever changing narrative that will have audiences always asking why?, how? or what?, and not until the very end will you at least have a small idea about what you have seen. Could it be considered one of the best of the year so far? Definitely.
The atmosphere is completely terrifying, as if you are as scared and nervous as Teddy himself, if that's his actual name. Scorsese further unleashes a wide inventory of cinematography that makes you go 'wow'. His perfectionism is absolutely necessary, especially for this type of film. Not once do you switch off or say 'well that was boring'. Your always left craving more.