Shutter Island

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Shutter Island

R

2010

2h 18m

Mystery & Thriller

Drama

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The implausible escape of a brilliant murderess brings U.S. Marshal Teddy Daniels and his new partner to Ashecliffe Hospital, a fortress-like insane asylum located on a remote, windswept island. The woman appears to have vanished from a locked room, and there are hints of terrible deeds committed within the hospital walls. As the investigation deepens, Teddy realizes he will have to confront his own dark fears if he hopes to make it off the island alive.

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Critics Consensus

It may not rank with Scorsese's best work, but Shutter Island's gleefully unapologetic genre thrills represent the director at his most unrestrained.

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Julie and Brandy

Autostraddle

09/01/2021

It's supposed to be some suspense thriller... somebody should have said hey why don't you go see the hilarious comedy of Shutter Island.

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Deborah Ross

The Spectator

08/30/2018

It's not a serious film and it's not even an especially suspenseful film but it is fun, in a Dr Caligari sort of way.

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Candice Frederick

Reel Talk Online

09/11/2017

A

A twisted psychological thriller that leaves you guessing until the very end, Shutter Island is yet another fantastic collaboration between DiCaprio (giving another pitch-perfect and near heartbreaking performance) and director Martin Scorsese.

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Wesley Lovell

Cinema Sight

Jan 7

4/4

Working outside his comfort zone, Martin Scorsese has made some fascinating genre films with Shutter Island being one of his best.

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Bryce Hanson

Horror Movie Talk

Sep 23

9/10

It’s enjoyable, its weird, it’s dark, it’s thought-provoking, and the performances are great.

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Ray Pride

Newcity

07/02/2024

9/10

A thrill of form and function, a fully crafted exercise in visual style and classical genre legerdemain.

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Wesley S.

@Snobby_Wes 2d

An eerie, suspenseful thriller with an incredibly immersive atmosphere. The setting and cinematography do a great job of making the island feel unsettling throughout the film. The story keeps you invested by putting you in the guy from the Titanics shoes, letting you share in his confusion and uncertainty as the mystery develops. The twist is handled well and doesn’t feel overly telegraphed, making the ending hit even harder. Some scenes linger a bit longer than necessary to build tension, but they never dragged enough to hurt the experience. The strong ending and overall vibe make this one of the more memorable psychological thrillers I’ve seen. I’d rank it like a 76/100.

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madison C.

@unicornluver00 5d

The beginning seemed long but the further along it went, the more interesting it became. Although I partially knew the ending due to spoilers, I still wouldn’t have guessed the ending…worth the watch

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Fiona H

@FionaHayden Jun 5

Shutter Island is a psychological thriller that keeps you guessing until the final moments. The atmosphere is dark and isolated, building constant tension. Leonardo DiCaprio delivers a strong performance as a troubled detective uncovering disturbing truths that challenge reality and perception.

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Dave G

@RT24159846 Jun 2

Average at best. Quite disappointing, even after a second watch all these years later.

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Micah L.

@Issac_Frederick Jun 1

Personally I just watch this and honestly this was a really good movie! I loved writing, pasting, characters, and especially the plot twist. This is a really good movie compared to these days. Idk how this movie only has 69% of rotten tomatoes but needs a higher rating if you like movies like F#ght Cl#b this may be for you

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Douglas S.

@RT21102375 May 30

No wavering attention, fully engaged. Best plot twist of cinematic history. Great cinematography as well, I really loved this movie and wish I could watch again for the first time. On a rewatch, notice details revealing the truth. Specifically through symbols surrounding decaprio

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Synopsis

The implausible escape of a brilliant murderess brings U.S. Marshal Teddy Daniels and his new partner to Ashecliffe Hospital, a fortress-like insane asylum located on a remote, windswept island. The woman appears to have vanished from a locked room, and there are hints of terrible deeds committed within the hospital walls. As the investigation deepens, Teddy realizes he will have to confront his own dark fears if he hopes to make it off the island alive.

Director: Martin Scorsese
Producer: Mike Medavoy, Arnold Messer, Bradley J. Fischer, Martin Scorsese
Screenwriter: Laeta Kalogridis
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Production Co: Sikelia, Paramount Pictures, Appian Way, Phoenix
Rating: R (Language|Disturbing Violent Content|Some Nudity)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 19, 2010, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $128.0M
Runtime: 2h 18m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)