Once again, DiCaprio has proved his mettle to be one of the greatest young actors of our time. DiCaprio portrays the role of a man who is burdened by inner demons but struggles to maintain an outward appearance of the man he once was. His ability to characterize a man overwhelmed by the spectrum of human emotions is what makes him a constant in some of the greatest films to appear in the last decade or so.

DiCaprio’s lineup of highly acclaimed films includes Gangs of New York, Catch Me if You Can, The Departed, Romeo and Juliet, and Titanic. His latest movies, Revolutionary Road and Shutter Island, have exploit the human psyche and focused on the necessity of self-actualization, capturing the attention of the most intellectual moviegoers.

Shutter Island typify the essence of a true thriller, from its fascinating mystery to its plot twists. The determination to find the true good guy and bad guy will keep moviegoers engaged from the very beginning to the final scene.

To summarize the film both asks and answers the question, “Would you rather die a good man or live like a monster?” In spite of the simplicity of the question, Shutter Island is embrace of all the complexities necessary for a electrifying and compelling plot.

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