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Originally Posted by atsonicpark

Yep, Shutter Island is one of the worst films I've ever seen. TONS of people in real life warned me not to watch it, or told me they couldn't get through it, but I was like, "Eh, it's Scorsese! It's gotta be good!" Nope. It was GARBAGE. Absolutely horrible. What was the point? I just don't understand how anyone involved in the production would honestly think that 2 1/2 hours of some asshole walking around a mental institution is compelling, in any way. It really has to be one of the most dull films I've ever witnessed. The biggest praise I've seen for this turd was people saying "Oh, it's not THAT bad." I mean, when that's the best compliment a film has going for it....... on the other hand, what did Ebert say? I'm sure he gave it 4 stars since he wrote a book on Scorsese's eyebrow hair or some bullshit.

Then again, what's the last good -- I'm talking really good -- ORIGINAL (so, not his Infernal Affairs remake) film he's even made? I have a soft spot for Bringing Out the Dead, though it really just reminds me of a poorer version of Taxi Driver, but in an ambulance. So, 1995's Casino would probably be the last really great original film he made -- and even that seems like a retread of Goodfellas at times.

10/10

Actually, I liked Departed. Shutter was no Departed.