Half-way through the book, very good.
Looking forwards to the movie.
Shutter Island
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Shutter Island
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Re: Shutter Island
Things aren't what they appear to be on the island.
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Re: Shutter Island
Finished the book last week and saw the movie last night.
First off, the book changes part of the way through. I was partial to the original plot, and while I appreciated what Lehane was doing, I didn't like it as much from the point of things shifting. Still finished it, but I wasn't excited anymore about seeing the film.
But I went anyways. I just thought I'd watch it from a "let's see how they put it together" perspective, I wasn't too enthralled by the story especially knowing the conclusion.
And I realized I don't like Martin Scorsese's movies all that much. Something about the music and the general cinematography/feel of the picture.
This was no different, oppressive music (which reminded me of Cape Fear) and some chintzy use of CG and/or filtering. Meh. I think it could have been done better and for cheaper as well.
Leonardo Di Caprio does a good job, but ehhh....whatever. 6/10. I wouldn't recommend either (due mainly to not enjoying the 3rd act), but I liked the book better.
First off, the book changes part of the way through. I was partial to the original plot, and while I appreciated what Lehane was doing, I didn't like it as much from the point of things shifting. Still finished it, but I wasn't excited anymore about seeing the film.
But I went anyways. I just thought I'd watch it from a "let's see how they put it together" perspective, I wasn't too enthralled by the story especially knowing the conclusion.
And I realized I don't like Martin Scorsese's movies all that much. Something about the music and the general cinematography/feel of the picture.
This was no different, oppressive music (which reminded me of Cape Fear) and some chintzy use of CG and/or filtering. Meh. I think it could have been done better and for cheaper as well.
Leonardo Di Caprio does a good job, but ehhh....whatever. 6/10. I wouldn't recommend either (due mainly to not enjoying the 3rd act), but I liked the book better.
“If it won't matter in a year, don't spend more than a day stressing about it."
Re: Shutter Island
I thought the movie felt kind of like an hommage to times before special effects and omnipotent cameras.
Very oldschool cinematography and soundtrack, whch I enjoyed, though the intensity of the music was very overdone inb some parts.
I didn't read the book, but the movie was good entertainment.
Very oldschool cinematography and soundtrack, whch I enjoyed, though the intensity of the music was very overdone inb some parts.
I didn't read the book, but the movie was good entertainment.
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Re: Shutter Island
This movie is now available via NetFlix streaming.
Not as 'scary' as advertised, but definitely creepy/disturbing. Well worth the time.
Not as 'scary' as advertised, but definitely creepy/disturbing. Well worth the time.
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