‘Masterpiece’ thriller with ‘one of the greatest twists in film history’ streaming now | Films | Entertainment

A mind-bending “masterpiece” thriller starring Leonardo DiCaprio that boasts “one of the biggest twists ever” is streaming now in the UK. Shutter Island (2010) tells the story of US Marshalls Edward “Teddy” Daniels (DiCaprio) and his partner Chuck (Mark Ruffalo), who are investigating a disappearance at a criminal psychiatric facility on a fictional island in Boston Harbor.

It was directed by Hollywood legend Martin Scorsese. Laeta Kalogridis wrote the screenplay, adapted from Dennis Lehane’s 2003 novel of the same name. Esquire Australia included Shutter Island in its ranking of the biggest plot twists in movie history, and fans have flocked to review aggregator sites to praise its disturbing and unpredictable story.

One fan on IMDb wrote: “Shutter Island” is simply a masterpiece. The beginning of the movie suggests a very basic plot of a detective story, possibly a thriller. As the movie progresses, the plot becomes bigger and bigger with more and more complexity added to it. The way this happens is incredible.”

Another called said it was their first ever Scorsese film, and they now “know why he has so many fans ’cause now I am one too”.

A third said : “Everything about this movie is so great. One of the best movies I have ever watched. Worth every minute if your time – you won’t regret it.”

A fourth added: “Loved this film it was amazing and kept me up for weeks thinking about it.

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“I found it a bit confusing the first time watching it but ended up in tears at the end. The last line really brings the whole movie together.”

A fifth said it’s one of the “few thrillers that really messes with your mind and makes you think”.

“It’s full of little details and twists that go over your head on the first viewing – definitely a movie you will want to watch at least twice.”

The film has a 15 certificate and contains strong language, bloody injury and disturbing images – so viewer discretion is advised.

Shutter Island is available to stream on Amazon Prime. You can also rent or buy it on Apple TV or Sky Store.