Shutter Island (2010)

LasciviousXXX · 02-17-2010, 03:29 PM

Caught a screener of this back in December. I have to say that I'm usually not a fan of DiCaprio but his last few have impressed me.

Having said that, probably one of his better performances and the movie as a whole is great. Scorcese departs from his usual style and actually does a pretty decent job. This is one I recommend to see at the theatre. 3.5 stars from me.

JE3146 · 02-17-2010, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by LasciviousXXX

Caught a screener of this back in December. I have to say that I'm usually not a fan of DiCaprio but his last few have impressed me.

Having said that, probably one of his better performances and the movie as a whole is great. Scorcese departs from his usual style and actually does a pretty decent job. This is one I recommend to see at the theatre. 3.5 stars from me.

Not to totally dismiss your rating, but 3.5 stars doesn't scream 'must see'

Any reason for the 3.5?

Having said that, I've been looking foreword to this film for a while now.

MedicCook · 02-17-2010, 09:38 PM

I am not a Leo fan at all. I find him to be the weak link in 99% of the movies he does. I will probably watch this when it comes on dvd.

LasciviousXXX · 02-19-2010, 09:06 AM

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Not to totally dismiss your rating, but 3.5 stars doesn't scream 'must see'

Any reason for the 3.5?

Having said that, I've been looking foreword to this film for a while now.

I guess I should explain my own personal rating system. Since I watch so many movies and have a grip-load at home as well I'm pretty stringent when it comes to rating a movie.

Most movie offerings fall in the 2-2.5 stars rating for me. Throw away movies like Legion and the upcoming Cop Out (originally titled "A Couple of Dicks") are average forgettable movies and usually get a 2 or a 2.5 from me.

Above average movies are a 3 and above average that I think deserve a theatre visit get a 3.5

A 4 means I'll prob see it 2-3 times in the theatre and a 5 means by the time I review it I've seen it half a dozen times in the theatres, have downloaded a cam-rip that I burned to DVD and will purchase the movie on Blu Ray when it comes out and am planning where on my body to put a movie tattoo

Kreth · 02-19-2010, 10:55 AM

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...and am planning where on my body to put a movie tattoo

You have an I Heart Huckabees tattoo, don't you?

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LasciviousXXX · 02-19-2010, 11:32 AM

Its next to my "Breakin' 2 Electric Boogaloo" tat

Kreth · 02-19-2010, 11:42 AM

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Its next to my "Breakin' 2 Electric Boogaloo" tat

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CigarNut · 02-19-2010, 12:06 PM

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Its next to my "Breakin' 2 Electric Boogaloo" tat

And that is next to your tat of Kevin Bacon in Footloose, right?

Kreth · 02-17-2010, 03:48 PM

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I have to say that I'm usually not a fan of DiCaprio...

Not a DiCraprio fan. I'll pass.

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Neuromancer · 02-17-2010, 04:19 PM

I am...big Leonardo fan as he's very talented, and this movie looks likeit will be right up my alley horror-wise...

02-17-2010, 04:22 PM

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I am...big Leonardo fan as he's very talented, and this movie looks likeit will be right up my alley horror-wise...

I am also a big Leonardo fan. I think if he continues to grow as an Actor he will be regarded as one of the greats.

hotreds · 02-17-2010, 04:25 PM

Debating btwn this and Wolfman for Sat. I'm leaning towards this as I imagine Wolfman will be a gore fest- something mama does NOT like.

02-17-2010, 04:28 PM

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Debating btwn this and Wolfman for Sat. I'm leaning towards this as I imagine Wolfman will be a gore fest- something mama does NOT like.

Apparently Wolfman is plain horrible. Typically I ignore reviews from critics and most people I know, but I have not heard ONE good thing about the movie.

Adriftpanda · 02-17-2010, 11:49 PM

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Apparently Wolfman is plain horrible. Typically I ignore reviews from critics and most people I know, but I have not heard ONE good thing about the movie.

It was horrendous. I seriously fell asleep for a good 10 min.

And THIS movie, I am looking forward to it! I might try to get a midnight showing. This looks very good.

02-17-2010, 03:29 PM	#1
LasciviousXXX Team of 11...Always Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Týr Location: New Orleans Posts: 4,579 Trading: (8)	Re: Shutter Island (2010) Caught a screener of this back in December. I have to say that I'm usually not a fan of DiCaprio but his last few have impressed me. Having said that, probably one of his better performances and the movie as a whole is great. Scorcese departs from his usual style and actually does a pretty decent job. This is one I recommend to see at the theatre. 3.5 stars from me.

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MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: Shutter Island (2010) I am not a Leo fan at all. I find him to be the weak link in 99% of the movies he does. I will probably watch this when it comes on dvd. __________________ 27 World Series Championship's "If your wife doesn't like the aroma of your cigar, change your wife.", Zino Davidoff

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LasciviousXXX Team of 11...Always Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Týr Location: New Orleans Posts: 4,579 Trading: (8)	Re: Shutter Island (2010) Its next to my "Breakin' 2 Electric Boogaloo" tat

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Neuromancer Will work for Boli GM's Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Marc Location: Lost in translation...near Newnan, GA Posts: 1,417 Trading: (23)	Re: Shutter Island (2010) I am...big Leonardo fan as he's very talented, and this movie looks likeit will be right up my alley horror-wise... __________________ "...pipe smoking is properly an intellectual exercise." ~ Christopher Morley, 1916

02-17-2010, 04:25 PM	#12
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,671 Trading: (63)	Re: Shutter Island (2010) Debating btwn this and Wolfman for Sat. I'm leaning towards this as I imagine Wolfman will be a gore fest- something mama does NOT like. __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.