A thrilling ride!

Rating: 8/10 (23 February 2010)

The plot is captivating, the acting is impeccable and the direction is slick. I went for this movie with high expectations and it did not disappoint. It was not the usual Scorsese movie. It was different and it was well done.
The story is basically about Teddy Daniels ( Leonardo DiCaprio ) and Chuck Aule ( Mark Ruffalo ) coming to Shutter Island, an institute for mentally disturbed criminals, to investigate the disappearance of one of their patients. From there on they get caught in a deadly game when they begin to realize that Shutter island may be a much darker place than its owner Dr. Crawley ( Ben Kingsley ) makes it out to be.
The twists and turns are the key to this movie and those are what will keep the viewer hooked right till the end. Even though DiCaprio carries the movie through, Ben Kingsley manages to make his mark with an outstanding performance. Although not completely unpredictable, Shutter Island remains to be a great watch.