Martin Scorsese's latest is a gorgeously stylized psychological thriller full of darkly lush horror that torments its obsessed protagonist. As a former World War II veteran and U.S. Marshal, Leonardo DiCaprio hits every psychological mark that Scorsese dynamically orchestrates against a vast metaphorical natural and unnatural setting. Grade: A-.
by Jason Gargano
11.23.2011
Wednesday Movie Roundup: Sweet Holiday Bounty Edition!
After months mediocre movie options, recent weeks have give us a plethora of worthwhile offerings in a variety of genres — from art-house-leaning fare like Margin Call, Martha Marcy May Marlene, The Skin I Live In, Like Crazy, Take Shelter, The Interruptors, Senna, The Way and The Guard to higher-profile multiplexers like Moneyball, Drive, 50/50 and The Ides of March. The winning streak continues this week. In fact, it's shaping up to be the best slate of opening films in recent memory.
Shutter Island (Review)
Scorsese and DiCaprio score again with complex and engrossing mystery
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