Rojo
Shutter Island (2010) - Not Bad
Wow, Leonardo DiCaprio puts on a solid performance in this thriller. He does an adequate job but seems unable to express the personal conflict he's undergoing. He wasn't bad though; he was just unable to capture my imagination. I think it would have been worth considering a more expressive lead for the role.
The suspense is there and created largely by the setting and mood portrayed in the film. The setting is cliched, as it happens at a mental institution set off from the world on it's own secluded island. The theme is dark and the cinematographer, Robert Richardsen, earned his keep shooting a very satisfying piece. He's definitely added another notch to his belt with this one. It was shot throughout Massachusetts and looks good.
This mood helps you enter into the world of the protagonist, Teddy Daniels, and his journey on the island. The plot holds passing interest but lacks the surprises that would make it stand out. The supporting cast was a convincing bunch, in particular, Mark Ruffalo and Patricia Clarkson put on touching performances.
Let's be honest, the sole reason that this film got so much attention was because Scorsese was directing it, and after it was released the interest dissipated fairly quickly. When one has developed a following as large as his it's difficult to meet their expectations. This film would be considered an achievement for most filmmakers' instead it is destined to be lost in the annals of time.
Pass/Fail
Pass- Get ready for an enjoyable and utterly forgettable feature.
The suspense is there and created largely by the setting and mood portrayed in the film. The setting is cliched, as it happens at a mental institution set off from the world on it's own secluded island. The theme is dark and the cinematographer, Robert Richardsen, earned his keep shooting a very satisfying piece. He's definitely added another notch to his belt with this one. It was shot throughout Massachusetts and looks good.
Teddy Daniels (Leonardo DiCaprio), contemplates his course.
This mood helps you enter into the world of the protagonist, Teddy Daniels, and his journey on the island. The plot holds passing interest but lacks the surprises that would make it stand out. The supporting cast was a convincing bunch, in particular, Mark Ruffalo and Patricia Clarkson put on touching performances.
Let's be honest, the sole reason that this film got so much attention was because Scorsese was directing it, and after it was released the interest dissipated fairly quickly. When one has developed a following as large as his it's difficult to meet their expectations. This film would be considered an achievement for most filmmakers' instead it is destined to be lost in the annals of time.
Pass/Fail
Pass- Get ready for an enjoyable and utterly forgettable feature.
I Went To Film School
Guru of FIlm
I feel I shouldn't be complaining unless I can come up with a better alternative, so I will sleep on it and hopefully have an idea.