Martin and Leo Belong Together...

Rating: 8/10 (22 February 2010)

I was 50/50 about this movie when I began watching it. This is obviously a great director/lead actor duo (which is obvious in Gangs of New York, The Aviator, and The Departed), but this just didn't seem like a typical movie for either of the two. But Scorsese's creativity and talent really shines in this thriller. There are turns and twists that, even though I knew I should be anticipating some, I truly did not see coming. Leo makes his role believable and Kingsley really adds to the suspense. I could have done without Ruffalo, but he was decent, if not kind of good. If you're not into these kind of movies, I still suggest you give Shutter Island a chance. It's a great movie and definitely will be one of the best thrillers in our time. Lastly, the ending will blow you away.