Honestly, cannot think of any kind of pun or play on words to go with this movie. However, that doesn't mean it wasn't good. Martin Scorcese, the guy's set a standard for himself in gangster flicks with Goodfellas and The Departed, so this is quite a step away from that, and his standard of directing remains the same. Just great. He may not be the most "exciting" director, with quick cuts, and all that malarky you find in action movies, but the visuals in the film are still atmospheric. Builds almost like, and better than, a horror film at times, but by no means is the movie part of this genre, no no. It's very much a thriller, but definitely an entertaining one... if you've got the patience. The great thing about seeing movies in a cinema in a group is, you get a variety of reactions. In said group of five, two of us really loved the movie, and if I remember rightly, the other three, just genuinely hated it (but keep in mind, they didn't even want to see it...) With patience for it, this can mostly be an entertaining way to spend two hours.
Leonardo DiCaprio, now. Well, after The Departed, I've grown a new liking for the guy. However, his accent in that movie was simply horrific. So when I heard, he was playing a guy from Boston in Shutter Island, I got worried. But pointlessly! The accent was just fine this time around, very bearable and had no problems with it. The acting, also great. He plays a deeply disturbed, very paranoid character, which simply worsens throughout the movie, and despite no regular direct references to this fact, you can tell, simply with Leo's acting, body language, tone of voice. Very well done on his part. And he was definitely the best part about the film.
The ending, however... I was warned beforehand, that the ending wasn't good. So, I was basically prepared for it, and it didn't really bother me. But I can see that it simply wasn't good. Of course, I won't ruin a thing, but be warned.. And by me warning you to not get your hopes up for the end, I too hope that yo can not be botherd by it, like myself. Just take the first 100 minutes and enjoy the plot thicken, the acting and the atmosphere, then just completely disband from reality, sit back, and watch the outcome pour out in a slightly drawn out conclusion.
Verdict: Leo fans, worth a watch. Everyone else.. don't go out of your way, but if the trailer appeals to you, I'd say go for it.
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