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Darrell
02-17-2010, 03:08 PM
SYNOPSIS:

It's 1954, and up-and-coming U.S. marshal Teddy Daniels is assigned to investigate the disappearance of a patient from Boston's Shutter Island Ashecliffe Hospital. He's been pushing for an assignment on the island for personal reasons, but before long he wonders whether he hasn't been brought there as part of a twisted plot by hospital doctors whose radical treatments range from unethical to illegal to downright sinister. Teddy's shrewd investigating skills soon provide a promising lead, but the hospital refuses him access to records he suspects would break the case wide open. As a hurricane cuts off communication with the mainland, more dangerous criminals "escape" in the confusion, and the puzzling, improbable clues multiply, Teddy begins to doubt everything - his memory, his partner, even his own sanity.

Is anyone else looking forward to seeing this movie? I think I'll get on Fandango and order my tickets NOW. :D
kelmac07
02-17-2010, 03:14 PM
Looks like something I'd like to see. :tu
ChicagoWhiteSox
02-17-2010, 03:18 PM
It looks like it would be a good movie.
LasciviousXXX
02-17-2010, 03:29 PM
Caught a screener of this back in December. I have to say that I'm usually not a fan of DiCaprio but his last few have impressed me.

Having said that, probably one of his better performances and the movie as a whole is great. Scorcese departs from his usual style and actually does a pretty decent job. This is one I recommend to see at the theatre. 3.5 stars from me.
JE3146
02-17-2010, 03:39 PM
Caught a screener of this back in December. I have to say that I'm usually not a fan of DiCaprio but his last few have impressed me.

Having said that, probably one of his better performances and the movie as a whole is great. Scorcese departs from his usual style and actually does a pretty decent job. This is one I recommend to see at the theatre. 3.5 stars from me.

Not to totally dismiss your rating, but 3.5 stars doesn't scream 'must see' :D

Any reason for the 3.5?

Having said that, I've been looking foreword to this film for a while now.
Kreth
02-17-2010, 03:48 PM
I have to say that I'm usually not a fan of DiCaprio...
:tpd: Not a DiCraprio fan. I'll pass. :td
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Neuromancer
02-17-2010, 04:19 PM
I am...big Leonardo fan as he's very talented, and this movie looks likeit will be right up my alley horror-wise...
Darrell
02-17-2010, 04:22 PM
I am...big Leonardo fan as he's very talented, and this movie looks likeit will be right up my alley horror-wise...

I am also a big Leonardo fan. I think if he continues to grow as an Actor he will be regarded as one of the greats.
hotreds
02-17-2010, 04:25 PM
Debating btwn this and Wolfman for Sat. I'm leaning towards this as I imagine Wolfman will be a gore fest- something mama does NOT like.
Darrell
02-17-2010, 04:28 PM
Debating btwn this and Wolfman for Sat. I'm leaning towards this as I imagine Wolfman will be a gore fest- something mama does NOT like.

Apparently Wolfman is plain horrible. Typically I ignore reviews from critics and most people I know, but I have not heard ONE good thing about the movie.
eber
02-17-2010, 08:36 PM
I can't wait to see Shutter Island, probably going to see it on Sunday :tu
Darrell
02-17-2010, 09:31 PM
I just bought my tickets for Friday at 8 PM. :tu
MedicCook
02-17-2010, 09:38 PM
I am not a Leo fan at all. I find him to be the weak link in 99% of the movies he does. I will probably watch this when it comes on dvd.
Adriftpanda
02-17-2010, 11:49 PM
Apparently Wolfman is plain horrible. Typically I ignore reviews from critics and most people I know, but I have not heard ONE good thing about the movie.

It was horrendous. I seriously fell asleep for a good 10 min.

And THIS movie, I am looking forward to it! I might try to get a midnight showing. This looks very good.
jsnake
02-18-2010, 08:35 AM
I am looking forward to seeing this. Not a fan of DiCrapio at all but he has made a few good movies. As for ratings? Seems like when a critic slams a movie I love it. The movies they love I think are garbage. Just like cigars, we all have different tastes.
MedicCook
02-18-2010, 08:37 AM
I am looking forward to seeing this. Not a fan of DiCrapio at all but he has made a few good movies. As for ratings? Seems like when a critic slams a movie I love it. The movies they love I think are garbage. Just like cigars, we all have different tastes.

Usually the ones he ends up dieing in. :r
Kreth
02-18-2010, 08:48 AM
Usually the ones he ends up dieing in. :r
Titanic totally worked for me as a snuff film. :r
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ActionAndy
02-18-2010, 09:24 AM
Titanic totally worked for me as a snuff film. :r
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What a goofy movie. Never let go Jack! And then she pries his dead fingers off and sends him to hell. I seem to be the only one that views the film as a statement on women's behaviors lol...Anyone else notice that she was floating on something big enough for two people? I mean especially Leonardo, he was like 5'3 in that movie.
GreekGodX
02-18-2010, 09:32 AM
I'm really looking forward to this! DiCaprio and Scorsesee are starting to make a great team.
MedicCook
02-18-2010, 09:37 AM
Shutter Island trailer.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5iaYLCiq5RM
LasciviousXXX
02-19-2010, 09:06 AM
Not to totally dismiss your rating, but 3.5 stars doesn't scream 'must see' :D

Any reason for the 3.5?

Having said that, I've been looking foreword to this film for a while now.

I guess I should explain my own personal rating system. Since I watch so many movies and have a grip-load at home as well I'm pretty stringent when it comes to rating a movie.

Most movie offerings fall in the 2-2.5 stars rating for me. Throw away movies like Legion and the upcoming Cop Out (originally titled "A Couple of Dicks") are average forgettable movies and usually get a 2 or a 2.5 from me.

Above average movies are a 3 and above average that I think deserve a theatre visit get a 3.5

A 4 means I'll prob see it 2-3 times in the theatre and a 5 means by the time I review it I've seen it half a dozen times in the theatres, have downloaded a cam-rip that I burned to DVD and will purchase the movie on Blu Ray when it comes out and am planning where on my body to put a movie tattoo :D
Kreth
02-19-2010, 10:55 AM
...and am planning where on my body to put a movie tattoo :D
You have an I Heart Huckabees tattoo, don't you? :r
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LasciviousXXX
02-19-2010, 11:32 AM
Its next to my "Breakin' 2 Electric Boogaloo" tat :tu
Kreth
02-19-2010, 11:42 AM
Its next to my "Breakin' 2 Electric Boogaloo" tat :tu
:r :r :r
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CigarNut
02-19-2010, 12:06 PM
Its next to my "Breakin' 2 Electric Boogaloo" tat :tuAnd that is next to your tat of Kevin Bacon in Footloose, right?
aich75013
02-19-2010, 12:14 PM
I hate to put the thread back on topic, but ...

I saw the preview yesterday. Looks interesting.
rlmedic
02-19-2010, 12:22 PM
Really looking forward to seeing it...read the book it was great
kaisersozei
02-19-2010, 06:53 PM
I'm interested to see how faithfully the movie captures the book. Great read!
Darrell
02-20-2010, 12:22 AM
Good movie. Official review tomorrow.
Starscream
02-20-2010, 08:01 AM
It was horrendous. I seriously fell asleep for a good 10 min.

And THIS movie, I am looking forward to it! I might try to get a midnight showing. This looks very good.

You did better than me. I went to sleep for over an hour in the theater trying to watch Wolfman.
GreekGodX
02-20-2010, 08:22 AM
Can't wait to hear what you guys thought.. I definitely want to see this! No spoilers tho please :)
Adriftpanda
02-20-2010, 09:30 AM
You did better than me. I went to sleep for over an hour in the theater trying to watch Wolfman.

Haha I don't blame ya man.


Gonna see this movie tomorrow. Can't wait. It has gotten some good reviews.
Darrell
02-20-2010, 11:18 AM
As usual, no spoilers.

Leonardo DiCaprio is Deputy U.S. Marshal Teddy Daniels, he and his partner Chuck are dispatched to Shutter Island, a maximum security mental institution on an island off the coast of Boston to investigate the disappearance of a dangerous mental patient. What comes next is a mind **** of twists and turns, some, which were a little obvious, and others that were totally unexpected.

Leo was on top of his game in this and played a completely believable character (you will see why I say believable when you watch the movie). Mark Ruffalo played Deputy U.S. Marshal Chuck Aule and paired with DiCaprio they made a perfect team. There was a ton a charisma between the two of them. The plot is rock solid and Martin Scorsese I believe really came out of his comfort zone with this film, it says Scorsese, but not in the sense the Departed did. It’s very different and it would be great to see him further branch out like he did with Shutter Island.

The score for this movie was perfect. Their were some pretty dramatic scenes and a few that were spooky as well, the music at times made me think the hair on my neck was going to stand up at any minute. I heard a few people say they fell asleep during this movie, that it was Leonardo DiCaprio’s worst film, etc. I don’t think that could be further from the truth, in fact I would venture to say that was one of his BEST performances to date. I would love to see Scorsese, DiCaprio, and Ruffalo back on the screen together for another film.

I give this 4.5 out of 5 stars.
hotreds
02-20-2010, 01:17 PM
Just saw this and would agree that it was very good altho- and I won't continue for those who have not seen it.
Darrell
02-21-2010, 11:14 AM
Did anyone else see it?
eber
02-21-2010, 11:22 AM
I am going this afternoon, will post my thoughts after
NeuRon
02-21-2010, 11:43 AM
Im going to see it this week..

I find it interesting how so many people dislike DiCaprio.. sure he looks like some little panzie that used to get beat up in high school. But all BS aside, he is a VERY talented actor..
King James
02-21-2010, 01:52 PM
I saw it last night and thought it was awesome. I would agree with the mind **** element of it. After it ended it was just like what the hell did I just see, but in the very best way possible.
Darrell
02-21-2010, 09:36 PM
I saw it last night and thought it was awesome. I would agree with the mind **** element of it. After it ended it was just like what the hell did I just see, but in the very best way possible.

Yeah, I had to tell Danielle my thoughts to see if she agreed, to make sure I was on the right track.
eber
02-21-2010, 09:53 PM
I saw it last night and thought it was awesome. I would agree with the mind **** element of it. After it ended it was just like what the hell did I just see, but in the very best way possible.

:tpd:

I just saw it tonight and I thought it was incredible, stellar performances from all cast members IMO it is awesome when you leave a movie and look at your watch and go "wow I didn't know this was that long!!!" never once did I get bored. I highly recommend it!!!
Adriftpanda
02-23-2010, 01:28 AM
I was not super crazy about this movie. I guess I had too high of an expectation for it.
stevenrokz
02-23-2010, 02:09 AM
I like Leonardo, haven't seen many of his films, trailer depicts impressive sequence. I will think about it.
Darrell
02-23-2010, 09:28 AM
I was not super crazy about this movie. I guess I had too high of an expectation for it.

You cried in Avatar so your opinion is invalid, Wii. :r
Adriftpanda
02-25-2010, 10:14 AM
You cried in Avatar so your opinion is invalid, Wii. :r

:fu2 HA did not.
Starscream
02-25-2010, 10:21 AM
I like Leonardo, haven't seen many of his films, trailer depicts impressive sequence. I will think about it.

Check out Romeo and Juliet, Gangs of New York, and The Aviator. The Baketball Diaries was good too.
Kreth
02-25-2010, 11:14 AM
Read on Wikipedia that Dicraprio is interested in playing Roland in a Dark Tower project. Christian Bale is also interested, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
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hotreds
02-25-2010, 11:16 AM
You cried in Avatar so your opinion is invalid, Wii. :r

I did, out of disgust!
the nub
02-25-2010, 11:36 AM
I thought it was mediocre and predictable. I wouldn't watch it more than once.
smitdavi
02-26-2010, 07:00 AM
Katie and I saw it last week and I figured it out within the first 30 minutes. Kind of made the rest very predictable.
Kreth
02-26-2010, 07:42 AM
BTW, don't read the Wikipedia article on this movie if you plan to go see it. They give away the ending in the plot summary. :td
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LasciviousXXX
02-26-2010, 10:47 AM
See, to me movies aren't about the "twist" ending or figuring it out before the movie gets there. Its about the story telling and the journey you're taken on. I guess my view on movies is more about the ride than the destination.
Darrell
02-26-2010, 10:57 AM
See, to me movies aren't about the "twist" ending or figuring it out before the movie gets there. Its about the story telling and the journey you're taken on. I guess my view on movies is more about the ride than the destination.

:tpd:

I agree 100%
longknocker
02-26-2010, 11:00 AM
I Agree With You, Dustin; I Just Want To Be "Entertained".
LasciviousXXX
02-26-2010, 11:03 AM
EXACTLY!!!

Take for instance Fight Club. When Fight Club first came out I went to see it with my Dad. 45 minutes into the movie he leans over and says "I figured out what's going on" and then proceeded to not enjoy the rest of the movie. Afterwards while discussing the movie I said to him "Dad, even though you figured out the twist early on couldn't you recognize the brilliance of the storytelling for the rest of the movie? It was clearly well-done and well thought out." He just shrugged and said "Once I figured it out it just wasn't as enjoyable".

I guess that's the difference between the two groups of movie goers. Imagine our conversations after we both saw Magnolia LOL :tu
smitdavi
02-26-2010, 01:02 PM
Don't get me wrong, it was still a good movie. I just wish I hadn't figured it out so early. I did enjoy it though.
LasciviousXXX
02-26-2010, 02:20 PM
Understandable. In my opinion the trailer for the film did a disservice to the plot. But since it was pushed back by the studios to movie wasteland of February I can understand the need to draw people in.
smitdavi
02-26-2010, 03:00 PM
Understandable. In my opinion the trailer for the film did a disservice to the plot. But since it was pushed back by the studios to movie wasteland of February I can understand the need to draw people in.

When I saw the trailer I thought it was going to be a lot more scarier than it actually was.
longknocker
02-27-2010, 03:54 AM
Saw This Movie last Night With My Wife. Both Of Us Thought It Was One Of The Worst Movies We've Ever Seen. Very Slow Moving & A Ridiculous Plot. Gangs Of New York Was A Much Better Leo Movie, IMHO.
Beer Doctor
02-28-2010, 02:46 PM
My wife and I liked this movie. It wasn't great but it was pretty damn good. I never felt like I knew what was really going on. I always had inklings as to what was going on but never really could crack the code. It was nothing like I was expecting. Leo did a great job and the music really added to the whole experience. Also, it didn't feel like a 2.5hr movie. Definitely got my moneys worth.

EDIT: I'm surprised that people here knew EXACTLY what was going on. I had a pretty good idea about some of the twists but the entire twist I didn't guess.