A solid entry from The Legend...

Rating: 8/10 (23 June 2010)

That legend being Scorsese of course.
Okay, bad stuff out the way first... Shutter Island's tendency to rape your mind with chilling hallucinations from DiCaprio's character Edward Daniels ultimately ends up being a bit on the superfluous side because at one point its completely obvious what the twist is going to be (Noyce cell scene). Unlike the deceptive and absolutely beautiful visions that Daniels has throughout the film, its 100% clear that the Noyce scene is really happening and because he is talking complete sense its clear that he isn't lying. All other attempts at making me wonder what is true and what isn't true then become null. I know how it will end and Scorsese doesn't surprise me.
Now the good news... seeing the twist coming a mile away doesn't destroy the film. Not even close. Unlike other directors Scorsese packs every scene with enough power and weight and beauty that a twist being predictable hardly matters at all. Between the haunting cinematography, cool CGI effects, razor-sharp musical score and trademark Scorsese violence this film will suck you in and spit you right out. DiCaprio completely redeems himself here from his bleh performance in Revolutionary Road. The supporting cast also does a great job.
And that's the long and short of it. Shutter Island is a masterful thrill ride. It's a roller coaster of a film and a roller coaster isn't any less exciting just because you can see the end of the track while waiting in line. Hope that sounds smart.