Summary
For cinephiles searching fora dark and twisty psychological thriller, look no further thanShutter Island.
Adapted fromDennis Lehane’s 2003 novel,the 2010 filmchecks all the prerequisite boxes for a neo-noir rollercoaster ride.
An obsessive and paranoid main character?
Teddy Daniels and Chuck Aule, two US marshals, are sent to an asylum on a remote island in order to investigate the disappearance of a patient, where Teddy uncovers a shocking truth about the place.
Shadowy visuals and low-key lighting?
The film about a U.S. ## What Is ‘Shutter Island’ About?
Set in 1954, the film is the story of U.S.
Answers are slow coming, with the only clue being a cryptic riddle found in Rachel’s room.
But the more digging that Teddy does into Rachel and Ashecliffe, the more questions he has.
But how did it all pan out?
What Is Really Happening in ‘Shutter Island’?
To cope,he took on the alternate persona of Teddy Daniels.
If he regresses again, Cawley warns, they will have no other choice but to lobotomize him.
“You know what?
I’m not leaving…
I’m not leaving.”
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And just as Cawley warned, this really was Andrew’s last chance.
What’s Going On at the End of ‘Shutter Island’?
Is it a mental imbalance?
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Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results?
Or maybe it’s the constant pursuit to rise above adversity when everyone tries to push you down.
Butmaybe it is ultimately Andrew who decides his own fate?
In the book, the ending is fairly clear-cut.
Shutter Islandis currently available to stream on Paramount+ in the U.S.
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