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...got around to renting it. Fantastic performance by Leonardo DeCaprio. I won't even try to describe the storyline, except to say it is ALL about insanity. It is a different type of film for Marty Scorcese, and as much as I like his work and have most of what he did in my collection, I won't be collecting Shutter Island. Not because it isn't an excellent movie, but rather because I found the subject matter and the story itself all rather depressing. Still, if you want to see some top notch acting by DeCaprio and directing by Scorcese, then this is a must see.
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Excellent film (I watched it this past Saturday). I don't want to discuss plot points (I deliberately avoided learning too much about the film before watching it and it was for the best). I will say that it reminds me of his remake of Cape Fear in that it is an homage to an earlier kind of film-making (in this case, film noir). Unlike George, I do plan to add it to the collection as I think the story bears repeat viewings (Roger Ebert's review does a good job explaining why, but it should only be read AFTER seeing the film--not before). -
Paul, normally I would have added this to my collection, but the last year or so has been a tough one in regards to the health of my wife, so I really try to avoid depressing movies these days. I knew what to expect of Shutter Island ( and yes, you really couldn't discuss this plot without spoilers all over the place ) but I really wanted to see it, knowing full well it dealt with a depressing subject.Comment
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I understand. I don't begrudge other people's choices about what films they choose to buy or not. And I am not immune to the "once is enough, even if it is good" syndrome--I felt that way about The Road (very well done, no need to see it again) and Reservation Road (fairly well done, has the lovely Jennifer Connelly in it--which was why I rented it--but deals with a subject I feel no need to revisit [the death of a young child--I have two of my own]).
I'm sorry to learn of your wife's health troubles--I hope they resolve themselves well. Might I recommend some Billy Wilder comedies to lighten the mood?Comment
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Good suggestion. Think I might see if I can find The Apartment with Jack Lemmon and Shirley MacLaine. Been a long time since I saw it and always felt it was one of Wilder's best.Originally posted by OvationComment
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I have it in a four disc collection (The Apartment, Kiss Me Stupid, Some Like It Hot--a personal favourite--and The Fortune Cookie). Wonderful stuff (and the box set wasn't too expensive--25-30$ at Future Shop last year).Comment
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The only one I have in my collection is Some Like It Hot. Must keep an eye out for those others.They were probably released separately.Comment
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