the Book
Shutter Island
Rating: ★★★★★ Couldn't put it down!
What it's about:
Teddy has waited almost two years for an excuse to go to Ashecliffe ever since the man who murdered his wife was committed there, and the missing patient is the perfect reason. If he can confront Andrew Laeddis, he will finally be able to let his wife go.
Upon their initial investigation, it quickly becomes apparent that the staff is keeping something from them. How can a woman escape a locked room with guards at every exit, unless she had help? Furthermore, Rachel Solando, the missing patient, has left clues suggesting that there is another missing person, a 67th patient - a subject that makes the staff uncomfortable and no one will talk about it.
Teddy continues his search for Rachel. Meanwhile, he suspects Ashecliffe is a corrupt institution and is determined to find evidence to bring it down. But when the staff begins to suspect he knows something and his partner goes missing, Teddy fears he will never be able to get off the island alive.
theMovie
Shutter Island (2010) (R)
Directed by Martin Scorsese
Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo, Ben Kingsley
Rating: ★★★★★ A Must See!
Differences between the movie and book:
Very little changed in the movie from the book, except a few details were left out. This is evidence that the book is a good fit for the big screen. It is well-written and a fast-paced page turner. You will notice one subtle, albeit significant, change at the very end. But you'll have to discover it yourself!
Very little changed in the movie from the book, except a few details were left out. This is evidence that the book is a good fit for the big screen. It is well-written and a fast-paced page turner. You will notice one subtle, albeit significant, change at the very end. But you'll have to discover it yourself!
Why I LOVED it:
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