Shutter Island (2010 film)
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| Shutter Island (2010 film) | |
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| Name | Shutter Island |
| Director | Martin Scorsese |
| Producer | Mike Medavoy, Arnold W. Messer, Brad Fischer |
| Writer | Laeta Kalogridis |
| Based on | Shutter Island (novel) by Dennis Lehane |
| Starring | Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo, Ben Kingsley, Max von Sydow, Emily Mortimer, Patricia Clarkson, Jackie Earle Haley |
| Music | Robbie Robertson |
| Cinematography | Robert Richardson |
| Editing | Thelma Schoonmaker |
| Studio | Phoenix Pictures, Sikelia Productions |
| Released | February 19, 2010 |
| Runtime | 138 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $80 million |
| Gross | $294.8 million |
Shutter Island (2010 film) is a psychological thriller directed by Martin Scorsese and written by Laeta Kalogridis, based on the Shutter Island (novel) by Dennis Lehane. The film features an ensemble cast, including Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo, Ben Kingsley, Max von Sydow, Emily Mortimer, Patricia Clarkson, and Jackie Earle Haley. The movie was produced by Mike Medavoy, Arnold W. Messer, and Brad Fischer, with music composed by Robbie Robertson and cinematography by Robert Richardson. The film premiered at the 67th Berlin International Film Festival and was released in the United States on February 19, 2010, by Paramount Pictures.
Plot
The film takes place in 1954, during the Cold War, and follows U.S. Marshal Teddy Daniels, played by Leonardo DiCaprio, as he investigates the disappearance of a patient from a psychiatric hospital on a remote island, Ashecliffe Hospital. Teddy is accompanied by his new partner, Chuck Aule, played by Mark Ruffalo, and they soon discover that the hospital is conducting mind control experiments, led by Dr. John Cawley, played by Ben Kingsley, and Dr. Lester Sheehan, played by John Carroll Lynch. As Teddy delves deeper into the mystery, he uncovers a web of secrets and lies, involving CIA agents, KGB spies, and former Nazi scientists, including Dr. Jeremiah Naehring, played by Jacqueline Fleming. The film's plot is also influenced by the Dachau concentration camp and the Nuremberg trials.
Production
The film was produced by Phoenix Pictures and Sikelia Productions, with a budget of $80 million. The screenplay was written by Laeta Kalogridis, based on the Shutter Island (novel) by Dennis Lehane. The film was shot on location in Massachusetts, New York, and California, with cinematography by Robert Richardson and editing by Thelma Schoonmaker. The film's score was composed by Robbie Robertson, with contributions from Max Richter, John Adams (composer), and György Ligeti. The film's production design was handled by Dante Ferretti, who also worked on Gangs of New York (film), The Aviator (2004 film), and Hugo (film).
Cast
The film features an ensemble cast, including Leonardo DiCaprio as Teddy Daniels, Mark Ruffalo as Chuck Aule, Ben Kingsley as Dr. John Cawley, Max von Sydow as Dr. Jeremiah Naehring, Emily Mortimer as Rachel Solando, Patricia Clarkson as 2nd Rachel Solando, and Jackie Earle Haley as George Noyce. The cast also includes Ted Levine as Warden McPherson, John Carroll Lynch as Dr. Lester Sheehan, and Elias Koteas as Dr. Lester Sheehan (patient). The film's cast is also notable for its inclusion of Robin Bartlett as Mrs. Dolores Chanal, Christopher Denham as Peter Breene, and Joseph Sikora as Glenn Miga.
Release
The film was released in the United States on February 19, 2010, by Paramount Pictures. The film premiered at the 67th Berlin International Film Festival and was also screened at the Sundance Film Festival and the Tribeca Film Festival. The film was released on DVD and Blu-ray on June 8, 2010, by Paramount Home Entertainment. The film's release was accompanied by a marketing campaign, including trailers and television spots, featuring music by The National (band) and Pete Seeger.
Reception
The film received generally positive reviews from critics, with an approval rating of 68% on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 234 reviews, with an average rating of 6.8/10. The film was also a commercial success, grossing $294.8 million worldwide, against a budget of $80 million. The film received several awards and nominations, including an Academy Award nomination for Best Cinematography and a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Original Score. The film's success can be attributed to the direction of Martin Scorsese, who also directed Goodfellas, Raging Bull, and The Departed.
Themes
The film explores several themes, including paranoia, trauma, and the blurring of reality and fantasy. The film's use of flashbacks and dream sequences adds to the sense of confusion and disorientation, mirroring the experience of the protagonist, Teddy Daniels. The film also touches on the theme of government secrecy and the abuse of power, referencing the CIA's MKUltra program and the Nazi experiments during World War II. The film's themes are also influenced by the works of Philip K. Dick, George Orwell, and Franz Kafka, and have been compared to other films, such as The Matrix (franchise), Inception, and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. The film's exploration of psychological trauma and mental illness has also been praised for its sensitivity and nuance, with comparisons to the works of Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung.
Category:2010 films