Scorsese Island.

Rating: 9/10 (11 May 2015)

Shutter Island (2010): Dir: Martin Scorsese / Cast: Leonardo DiCapro, Mark Ruffalo, Ben Kingsley, Michelle Williams, Max von Sydow: Psychological thriller about isolation. It stars Leonardo DiCaprio as a federal Marshall who arrives by fairy with his partner to Shutter Island where he is to investigate the disappearance of a dangerous inmate. Things are not as they seem as DiCaprio questions the methods of the institution as well as confront his own visions. Director Martin Scorsese's fourth collaboration with DiCaprio. Previously they were responsible for Gangs of New York, The Aviator, and The Departed. It is no surprise that Shutter Island carries on the trend. Great performance by DiCaprio who grows haunted and suspicious with every clue he discovers. Mark Ruffalo plays his partner who goes for reason when DiCaprio becomes frustrated and heated. Ben Kingsley steals scenes as the head doctor at the institution. DiCaprio doesn't trust the doctor due to lack of cooperation nor is the staff any help. Michelle Williams is seen in flashbacks as DiCaprio's deceased wife. We learn through DiCaprio that she died by an intentional fire where the guilty wasn't found. Her flashback scenes are bright with life while the rest of the film deals with dark shadows and lighting that enhance the corridors of the prison. Max von Sydow is featured briefly as a mysterious doctor who dominates his scenes. With the exception of its ending, this film presents the eerie side of the human animal as well as present the reality of gloom within a prison. It is enough to make you shutter. Score: 9 / 10