Day 37: Shutter Island (2010, Dir. Martin Scorsese)
Martin Scorsese is back with an amazing exploration of the thriller genre. This is a unique film; an ambitious and engrossing story of mystery and suspense, and whilst it may not be the directors best cinematic moment; it easily takes its place as another contemporary masterpiece to add to the Martin Scorsese collection.
Leonardo DiCaprio is a truly exceptional as Teddy connecting us to every exhilarating twist and dramatic turn throughout the film. Mark Ruffalo and Ben Kingsley too play phenomenal supporting roles which manage to drive the intensity of the film even higher.
As you’d expect the directing is exceptional, in fact every part of the film feels meticulously crafted to produce this mind boggling success, a true celebration of the thriller genre. Every design, costume, piece of music, editing cue and camera movement adds to the impressive and engaging atmosphere. Perhaps the greatest achievement of the film is when it brings the thriller genre into new surreal territory, this technique proves to be visually stunning whilst emerging you deeper into the plot.
A complex thriller which is masterfully perplexing, gripping, unnerving and mesmerising from start to finish; a true cinematic gem care of one of the greatest auteur directors working today.
8.5/10
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1130884/
Extra: Anyone else just a little excited to see Leo in Inception?
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