I am a psychiatric nurse and I found this movie to truly capture the inner torture of those who suffer from mental illness. This ensemble cast and the "edge of your seat" story line made me spellbound and sorry to see the movie end. Leonardo DiCaprio was amazing! The supporting cast truly captured the essence of people suffering from the most severe forms of paranoid schizophrenia and other sociopathic personality disorders. This is a must see movie!

There is plenty of mystery in this story as 2 FBI agents try to figure out how a patient at Shutter Island, a mental institution escaped from her locked cell with bars on the window. As they investigate no one is willing to talk. The story progresses and begins to appear as if there is a plot to keep them on the island. Through the smoke & mirrors of the investigation the ending becomes predictable before the end however with a small bonus. If you like mysteries you will like this movie. If you like straight forward plots or if you are looking for a feel-good movie this is not it. It takes place in an old mental hospital with patients that appear to not have showered in years. Also, the weather is gloomy throughout & progresses to hurricane like conditions which helps set a dreary scene for our story to unfold in. Parents be aware it does include some disturbing images & brief nudity.

I am a fan of Martin Scorsese, Leonardo DiCaprio and Ben Kingsley. I was really hoping this movie would be something special but it is not. The movie kept my interest even though early on I knew the ending. The only twist was in the last few seconds of the movie. The movie is worth seeing for the acting and editing. The trailers are misleading because they suggest a horror / thriller film but what you get is a World War 2 /mystery film that rates a 7 out of 10 score.

....and I spent money a couple more times,just to take in the magnificent acting and artful direction.Now as to the twist...(not a spoiler).Unfortunately,someone ruined it for me on this website,so I can't say I was surprised.However,Scorsese did allow too many "tells" right from the beginning off of the boat,so if you are fairly smart about psych thrillers,you will realize,at least in part, some of what is happening. REGARDLESS, it is a masterful transition from book to film (bought the book right after first look).Scorsese's direction showed clear through and it also had an embraceable Hitchcockesque feel.The acting-wow,not only Leo's,but the 3 female leads and Sir Kingsly (very sinister-yet caring) had me relating to each and every character. Ruffalo,,I am usually a fan,but here I think he was at halfmast.Mesmerizing visually and a great score. Make sure,after the story is out,you keep paying attention til the last shot. GO;MONEY WELL SPENT.

Don't waste your money or time seeing this movie. Don't believe the MEDIA hype.. it was HORRIBLE!