Shutter Island

Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo, Max Von Sydow, and Jackie Earle Hayley

Directed by Martin Scorsese

Release Date: February 19, 2010


A stunning psychological film made by one of our greatest directors starring a fantastic cast of actors, including Leonardo DiCaprio, Ben Kingsley, Max Von Sydow, and Mark Ruffalo. The mood to the film is dark, forboding, and mysterious, which perfectly captures your immediate thoughts on Shutter Island (the location). Of particular intest to me was the dream sequences, which were captured in a haunting dream-like experience which was astonishing to behold and terrifying to view. Do your self a favor: DO NOT LET ANYONE SPOIL THIS MOVIE FOR YOU. You will do your self a disservice by allowing a friend or associate to spoil the twist at the ending. My thoughts on the ending? It definitely raised many questions upon my leaving the theater, which is always a positive experience with me. A great Scorsese film, a haunting thriller, and a mysterious film that will be on your mind for days.

Rating: * * * * 1/2 of 5

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The King of Comedy

Starring Robert DeNiro and Jerry Lewis

Directed by Martin Scorsese

Release Date: January 1, 1983

A twisted, slanted look at celebrities, their obsessive fans, and everyone wanting their own "15 minutes of fame". This sharp, black comedy, directed by Martin Scorsese, takes us in to the sad, lonely world of Rupert Pupkin (played to cheerful optimism by Robert De Niro); Rupert lives in a dumpy basement, is constantly being ignored by others, and only has two constant devotions in his life: toward Jerry Langford and his successful, late-night show and a goal to being the "king of comedy" by appearing on Langford's show. After helping Langford avoid an obsessive fan (played with dizzying devotion by Sandra Bernhard), Rupert thinks he now has an "in" with the late-night host and are now best friends in his own dillusions. Most definitely ahead of its time, The King of Comedy is a fantastic black comedy about one man's ignorance of anything but his own imaginations and hero-worship of a talk show host.

Rating: * * * * * of 5

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