When the credits started to roll and the house lights came on, all I could think of was how much I didn’t like Shutter Island. I mean, there were only 2 possible endings, he’s crazy or he’s not. Depending on how well you followed the movie and picked up on the little hints, it can get a little confusing but I feel like I expected more…especially since its a Scorsese film.
The whole time I was waiting for that elusive “Ah ha!” moment where everything comes together but instead of an “Oh my god, I get it now!” feeling I felt more like, “Ehh, ok, I saw that coming.” After talking about the movie and hearing other perspectives on the ending I have a better appreciation for Shutter Island but it definitely lacks in some areas. Don’t go into this expecting a definitive moment a la The Sixth Sense or “Soylent Green is peeeoooppple!” because it doesn’t happen. But, if you like endings that are open to interpretation and require a little thinking this might be the film for you.
Overall, I give Shutter Island points for the acting, character development, cinematography, etc. but the plot just wasn’t there for me. I give it a 6.5/10. You left me hangin’, Marty!
-Lori
