Shutter Island (4K UHD + Blu-ray + Digital)

Wonderful movie. A master mind twister.

I'm a fan of Dennis Lehane, the author of the book, and was thrilled when I found out that Shutter Island was going to be made into a movie with such a renowned director and talented cast. I still remember reading the book for the first time and calling my husband at work -- he'd all ready read it - just to say "wow" and to discuss it with another person. I think I'd figured out the big bad secret by the end, but loved how the author pulled it all together. So, when I saw the movie I did so from a "knowing" perspective and so my experience was actually vastly different from someone who hadn't read the book. If you're unfamiliar with it, I think it's easy to go in and think that the ease or difficulty with which you figure it out is the point -- and it's not. Because I knew, I got to enjoy the execution of the story and the acting and directing choices that were made and could only be noticed either if you have the knowledge or in retrospect. I had extra moments of delight because I could think, "Oh, I see what he did there! What a great reaction shot under the circumstances!" The movie rewards your understanding what's going on. So, even for the people who figured it out and were perhaps disappointed, it's worth another viewing with complete understanding. I also loved that one of the extras on the bluray discusses this exact thing. The movie is atmospheric, Scorsesian, and Hitchcockian. The story and direction compliment one another. I think, at its core, this is a very human stories about both the limitations and the limitlessness of the mind and heart. The protagonist, Teddy Daniels, remains a complex and compelling figure. Dicaprio clearly respected that complexity and committed to bringing it to his performance. The rest of the cast also does a stellar job and it is impossible to single anyone out, because they were all up to the challenge. I absolutely recommend this movie and this author. So, even if you don't buy the movie but are a reader, you might want to check out more from Dennis Lehane.

With Martin Scorsese directing and a cast of Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo, and Ben Kingsley, Shutter Island has all the ingredients of a great movie. Set in the 50s at a prison for the criminally insane, two U.S. Marshals (DiCaprio and Ruffalo) are tasked to an Alcatraz-style island to investigate the escape of an inmate who has disappeared without a trace. The tone of the film is amazingly dark and chilling with themes of concentration camps, Nazi medical experimentation, and secret government projects. The sinister feeling of the movie holds your breath from the beginning and carries you to the edge of your seat with fantastic jumps and scares amidst a hurricane-level storm. If you are lucky enough to watch this movie you will be thrown to the floor with a truly original plot twist that will leave you replaying the whole movie in your head. Highly recommend 8/10 Can watch once a year during the rainy season.

It is well known that Martin Scorsese is a master filmmaker. Decade after decade he has continuously defied conventional formulas and provided artful films that explore all sides of the human condition. Granted, most of his films delve into the darker recesses of the human mind, and Shutter Island is no exception. It is a haunting experience, a film which uses both abstract and concrete techniques to tell a story. It may connect with mainstream audiences and it may not - but this much is true: in a society where Avatar can gross over six hundred million dollars and receive a nomination for BEST PICTURE of the YEAR, Shutter Island is a welcome luxury. It's like a drink of cool water after a particularly dehydrating hike in a desert abounding with the sort of intellectually devoid effects- driven action films, inane romantic comedies, and manipulative tearjerkers which are transforming American audiences into mumbling, drooling philistines year after year. Shutter Island is the rare type of film that is difficult to review, only because it contains many plot twists which are crucial to the fantastic finale. In an attempt to avoid unnecessary spoilers, a brief outline of the plot will be provided, followed by a technical and artistic critique of the film. The film opens in 1954, as a lone ferry arrives on an island which is reminiscent of Alcatraz, only it is not a prison in the usual sense. Rather, it is the location of a prestigious mental institution which houses only the most threatening patients, most of which have been committed for murder. After the disappearance of a vastly disturbed female resident, two U.S. marshals are summoned and arrive on the site to investigate, and fall upon one shocking revelation after another. This film is drenched in atmosphere from beginning to end. From the opening strains of György Ligeti's haunting chamber piece "Lontano", to the initial appearance of the island itself, there is no doubt - you "feel" this film. Once the mood settles in during the first few moments, it stays with you until the credits roll. Through this expertly crafted juxtaposition of atmosphere and musical selection, Shutter Island springs to life. The performances are uniformly amazing. Leonardo DiCaprio gives another knockout performance as Teddy, one of the marshals assigned to the case. Like Robert DeNiro and Harvey Keitel before him, DiCaprio's acting sensibilities have captured the attention of Scorsese, who has continued to cast him in several notable roles over the past few years, the most significant of which is his role in The Departed. Through Scorsese's direction, DiCaprio has been able to grow as an actor, and the results of this partnership are clearly on display in Shutter Island. Mark Ruffalo plays Teddy's partner, Chuck. Ruffalo exudes the necessary amount of intensity required by his character, and is wholly convincing. Scorsese also manages to draw some fantastic performances out of screen legends, Ben Kingsley and Max Von Sydow. These two men convey a palpable sense of dread throughout the film in varying degrees. Watching the two men work under Scorsese's sure-fire direction is worth the price of admission alone. Patricia Clarkson also appears and in a memorable supporting role, and the same can be said of Michelle Williams. As far as the direction itself, if you want to see a master at work, look no further than this film. It is a marvel in all aspects. This is Scorsese in top form. This is a film that simply cannot be missed. Rated R for disturbing violent content, language and brief nudity. 138 min.

Le doublage tchèque est bon, la jaquette en papier est bien imprimée et le coffret du film est solide et de haute qualité.

Prima onderhoudende film maar op deze versie zijn alleen Duitse ondertitels aanwezig. Er is een import-versie in 4K die bijvoorbeeld bij Amazon.co.uk is te bestellen. Uiteraard duurder maar beter beeld en zowel NL als Engels ondertiteld.

Shutter Island (2010) 4K UHD – Scorsese’s psychological thriller has never looked this haunting. The 2024 4K Dolby Vision transfer is moody perfection. Colors are cold and oppressive exactly as intended. Easily the best this film has ever looked or sounded at home. A chilling must-own upgrade.

Neuengland im Jahr 1954: Der US-Marshal Edward Daniels (Leonardo DiCaprio) und sein neu zugeteilter Partner Chuck Aule (Mark Ruffalo) werden auf die Insel Shutter Island vor der Küste von Massachusetts geschickt, auf der sich eine von Dr. John Cawley (Ben Kingsley) geleitete Anstalt für psychisch kranke Schwerverbrecher befindet. Dort soll eine Patientin spurlos verschwunden sein, Daniels und Aule sollen den Fall aufklären. Schnell wird klar, dass die Marshals eine ganze Weile auf der Insel festsitzen werden, denn es zieht ein schwerer Sturm auf. Und schon bald geschehen merkwürdige Dinge: Sowohl das Personal als auch die Patienten verhalten sich Daniels gegenüber merkwürdig. Selbst sein eigener Partner scheint etwas zu verbergen. Eines wird klar: Auf Shutter Island gibt es etwas Schlimmeres als eine verschwundene Patientin... Shutter Island ist ein im Jahr 2010 erschienener Psychothriller von Martin Scorsese (Regie) und Laeta Kalogridis (Drehbuch), die Vorlage lieferte ein Roman von Dennis Lehane. Scorsese und Di Caprio sind bekanntlich ein eingespieltes Gespann. Die Kombination hat eigentlich immer funktioniert, siehe Gangs of New York (2002), Aviator (2004), The Departed (2006), The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) - und eben auch Shutter Island. Der Film ist von Anfang bis Ende spannend und kann (natürlich) mit einem großen Plot Twist aufwarten. Dieser lässt sich vielleicht erahnen, doch wird der Zuschauer immer wieder geschickt auf eine falsche Fährte gelockt. Doch nicht nur in der Story an sich, auch im Visuellen gibt es immer wieder kleine Hinweise. Ohne zu viel spoilern zu wollen: Es hat einen guten Grund, warum zum Beispiel der Himmel in der Eröffnungsszene so seltsam aussieht und das Boot eine etwas merkwürdige Ausstattung hat. Als ich den Film damals zum ersten Mal gesehen habe, kannte ich die Auflösung der Geschichte leider schon, da ich mal die Inhaltsangabe der Romanvorlage gelesen hatte. Doch selbst unter diesen Gegebenheiten war Shutter Island für mich noch sehr gut und spannend - das schaffen nur wenige Thriller. Story, Schauspieler, Inszenierung und auch der Soundtrack: Einfach alles an diesem Film ist auf höchstem Level. Da kann man auch mal volle fünf Sterne zücken.

Excellent....