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It's always amazing re-watching this with with friends and family again 😊that last line from DiCaprio and the iconic music! That arrival and bill/Frank's episode use years later! Perfection 🥂🤌🏻you might recognise the director 🍿
I think this is Leo's best performance period. However, a VERY close second is his portrayal of "Arnie" in "What's Eating Gilbert Grape". It also stars Johnny Depp.
Exactly. He can’t live with himself, knowing the truth of what he’s done, so he feigns another relapse so that he will get the lobotomy that will force him to forget everything permanently. It’s essentially an assisted suicide.
My favorite "clue" in this movie that's easily missed: when the woman who axe-murdered her husband asks for a glass of water, when it's brought to her and she drinks it, for a moment the glass and the water are invisible - her hand seems to be empty when she brings it up to her mouth and drinks. This moment is hinting at Teddy/Andrew's aversion to water (because of his children drowning) and his mind is literally removing the glass of water from his vision. It's also a big indicator that we're only seeing what Teddy/Andrew is seeing, and it's not always true or reliable.
Never noticed that. Perhaps I'm always too distracted when she is asked about the doctor and she's describing him as being _easy on the eyes,_ when he is right there (Mark Ruffalo). Upon the second viewing it is clear she's embarrassed and giddy playing this part, and because he's sitting right there. Love watching this again and again.
I just love the fact that the clothes he wears are big on him, because they don't have his size in civilian clothing. Everyone else's clothes fit them, his are large and baggy. Another clue is the Guards are on edge of him and during the search for Rachel they're all just sitting around because they know Rachel doesn't exist. Yet ANOTHER clue is when they're doing the interviews. Every patient has a guard behind them... the only person who is not being guarded is Chuck (the Doc)
Teddy Daniels (Leonardo DiCaprio) did know at the end what had happened. He remembered everything and he couldn't take the pain of remembering, so he pretended that he slipped back into delusion just so his pain would be taken away. Also, a second viewing of this is worth the time. Noticing things like the guards being on edge around Leonardo DiCaprio because he's the most dangerous patient they have is great.
@@shinrapresident7010It's kinda not. He is not the most dangerous because he committed the worst crime. There are people there who committed worse. But he is the most dangerous because he is trained to kill. So he is seriously hard to take down unlike the others.
@@shinrapresident7010 What an odd thing to not be able to believe😂 I’ve literally never heard anyone question this. The place is only filled with 67 people so it’s really not that hard to believe that he is the most dangerous. You have an interesting brain, my friend.
@Cheems that and his moods are unpredictable. I would be nervous and scared around someone who almost killed someone because he got called by his name.
@@shinrapresident7010 He's also considered the most dangerous because, unlike the other inmates, he isn't given his brain meds so that he can imagine this "play" they were trying out.
I'm still shocked, Leo didn't win an award for this role. In the end he finally remembered it all but the pain was to great. Because he didn't listen to his wife and get her help, the kids died. He would rather get "fixed" and not remember any of them then live knowing he's responsible for the death of his whole family essentially.
Except… he’s not responsible for his kids deaths lol. Idk why people keep saying that. He FEELS responsible but he isn’t. He’s putting all the blame on himself like most people would but it’s too much. She’s the killer, sick or not. He was dealing with PTSD for crying out loud he can’t take on everything
@Romain Lettuce we all know he's not responsible for the kids' death. But in his mind, he is. Unfortunately, when tragic stuff like this happens, people always think what if. She told him before she felt like something was wrong. So he moved then to the house by the lake. In the end, everything just became to much. He's already dealing with his own mental health because of the war, but then adding the tragedy of his wife and kids was too much to deal with, so he'll rather get 'fixed' to forget then live with the memories. Side note: Even if she got the appropriate help for her mental health doesn't mean the outcome wouldn't still be the same. Hints the "What ifs"
The bigger twist that no one has ever noticed is that they are actually creating mind controlled soldiers. There are two light houses on the island, if you put them side by side the one at the beginning and the one at the end they are not the same. Rachel is also real but it’s longer to explain (water and fire have deeper meanings in this movie)
@@daxelcodinafilmatica4507 I actually caught that! I think we got sincerely distracted by Teddy/Andrew's illness to notice that Rachel was real. They kept saying that mentally-ill people are never believed.
One of the biggest things I appreciate about this film, is that the larger mystery has you so captivated that you completely fail to notice that Sheenan has been there the whole time. Every time someone mentions the doctor, there's a quick cut to Chuck
Now that you know the ending, go back and watch. The little nuances of the characters facial expressions and some of the employees disdain for the “game” it all comes clear and makes sense Such a brilliant movie
Yeah, the disinterest and animosity of the guards and other doctors makes you think that they know something nefarious is going on. But on review, they just don’t believe in this little play and think it’s a waste of time.
So many hints and clues at the truth in this movie it’s astounding. Every time anyone mentions Dr. Sheehan, they glance over at Chuck multiple times, and the camera cuts to him. All the guards being super on edge around Teddy. The wife egging him on to solve the mystery because it will keep him in this cycle of insanity and ignorance of his actions. And so much more.
Really? I was bored out of my mind because I had already solved the “ mystery” by the time the opening credits ended. The only other movie I was so throughly bored with so far was “Identity” with John Cusack… that was another film that I already figured out the entire plot ( twist and all) before the end of the opening credits.
I think, the most important thing that a lot of people miss about this movie.. is Ben Kinley's character. When I first watched this movie, I couldn't help but be overwhelmed by his sense of compassion and dedication to this patient.. one of whom everyone has written off. And even though he felt/looked like he has failed, you can tell that Leo's character is almost appreciative of his efforts. Such a tragically Great Movie.
My grandmother was schizophrenic and for years she thought my grandfather, her ex-husband, was trying to kill her. My parents kept an eye on her and made sure she took her medication so I was guarded from it a lot. Only once did I ever see her in a bad state when she accused me of trying to kill her too while crying. It was shocking because I was 16 at the time and never truly believed my parents when they said she was sick. I laughed at first because I found it so absurd when she accused me but then quickly realized she was serious and reassured her that I would never hurt her and loved her. Mental illness can be sad and scary at times.
I'm sorry. My mother is schizophrenic, I know how hard it is to deal with and how bad it hurts when you feel powerless to help. She suffers from auditory hallucinations. I had to listen to her literally beat herself blind to try shutting them up. 911 did nothing, I'm luckily blessed with a good job and am able to afford her eye surgery and an educated and kind psychiatrist. But it was hell before those blessings came. Especially as a child when you don't even understand what's going on. It's scary
He lost to Colin FIrth this year. Firth was brilliant in The King's Speech, so understandable. Leo has just been unfortunate. WOWS came out same year as Dallas Buyers Club. No way was McConaughey not going to win.
And he got the oscar for easily outside his top maybe even 10 movies. Shows Oscar's is a joke. I mean the revenant was more artistic. But Titanic, Wolf Of Wall street, Django, catch me if you can, inception are all ten thousand miles better.
The acting on this -- Michelle Williams is *chilling*, Mark Ruffalo is amazingly convincing, and I love Ben Kingsley in anything he does. This is a movie that's just such a tragedy for the main character, and you wind up going "noooo" at the end, and yet... I'm really glad you guys hadn't seen this one before! It was a blast watching it along with you.
This is one of the better reaction presentations of this film. I really appreciate the fact that you folks didn't over edit important aspects of the story. A 55 minute exposition of 'Shutter Island' is the ideal length to properly convey an understandable narrative and Nikki/Steven deliver here! Wunderbar!
"I'm just bones in a box Teddy..." get me crying almost every time i see that scene, especially after the first time you watch it and you know all the symbolism in that dream.
The guy with the voice you thought was "Buffalo Bill" is correct. The actor's name is Ted Levine he played Buffalo Bill and the Warden in Shutter Island. Great character actor. Also played Monk's boss in the show..."Monk". :)
inception and shitter island both released in 2010. one of the last great psychological movies. nowadays, most of Hollywood movies is pretentious movies trying to looks smart but missing the whole point of why psychological supposed mental issues not making it looks cool
Definitely recommend rewatching the movie. You will absolutely see the guards watching him. Chuck holding back Andrew during confrontations and all sorts of stuff. The movie is so damn good and glad you finally saw it
He only pretended at the end so he could be free basically. Leonardo DiCaprio is honest to God the best actor ive ever seen. The scene at the cabin at the end, the scream, full scene showing his acting. Im so upset he has one Oscar, he is genuinely the best and deserved so many oscars for so many performances
Different, but still quite compelling experience, upon repeated viewings. 😏 *Edit:* So glad *Nikki* noted the line *Leo* said at the end, indicating he was cured, but then pretended to relapse so they would just end this torturous cycle.
My favorite part of Shutter Island was the rewatch. You can see the way in which Martin Scorsese directs the actors so that each performance can play off for first time viewing, as well as on rewatch. The guards hate him as they have to watch this patient allowed to be king for the day while all the other patients resent him or are terrified of him. It's a great film.
My favorite part of the movie is every time they bring up the doctor who left (Mark Ruffalo) they always glance to him during the conversation. This is one of the most underrated Scorsese movies in his catalog it’s impeccable.
On rewatches, I like focusing on Mark Ruffalo because after you know he's Leo's doctor who's essentially babysitting him thru this therapy experiment, his reactions are cool to catch
Its so good a second time once you know and are actively looking at the signs. It's unbelievable how the same dialogue and same scenes can have TWO COMPLETELY DIFFERENT meanings once you're in on it. Great pick guys, loved this one!
Oh, you guys..this is a MASTERPIECE. I love this movie SO much!!! Even after you know. Ya know? I always find something new I didn't notice weather it's the set design or nuances in Leo's acting.
This movie reminds me a little of "Identity". It's a mind-blowing "who-done-it" murder mystery psychological thriller that will leave you guessing who the killer is until the very end. There are so many twists and turns. The movie stars John Cusack, Ray Liotta, Amanda Peet, John C McGinley, Jake Busey, etc. A great movie to watch on or off the camera. Thanks for the amazing content.
So glad you reacted to this film. I loved the novel and the movie was just as good. Such a great time in the theater watching with an audience and knowing the twist and seeing everyone's reactions at the reveal.
Probably my favorite movie that Leo is in. Absolutely wonderful tension building and twists. Even the very end where Leo’s character is faking (acting) like he reverted back to forgetting who he was just so he could be put out of his misery is incredible!
My favorite Scorese movie, and probably the best role of Leo ever, I'm happy you guys watch it, it's not that popular for some reason. I'm exited to check your reaction!
You two are literally the Best reactors and hopefully more! You know about the things you watch. You understand about history. I love you two together! Too many younger people watch certain videos because they feel like they have to and then have to reveal that they have know idea what it’s about at all. Thank You! I was never into reaction videos until I ran across you two. 👏🏻👏🏻
The cabin by the pond where the climax of the story takes place was filmed at Borderland State Park in Massachusetts. I've been inside that cabin many times. it's just an empty shell with a fireplace for bikers and hikers to get out of the rain, but the filmmakers did a nice job making it looked furnished and lived in.
One of my top 10, i can watch it over and over. What a performance from Leo - this came out the same year as Inception. If you think about it he is playing the same person in both movies. A man traumatized by the death of his wife unable to tell reality from fantasy and in the end he makes a choice.
15:42 I love that you guys noted the awkwardness of the female patient freely chatting about murder but stammering when discussing the doctor. You totally caught the hint but couldn't have known what it was at the time. That's so cool. This was such a fun movie to go back and watch a second time. My favorite tell was in a previous scene when Dicaprio is talking to the room of nurses and the doctor is brought up. The nurse hesitates for the briefest couple of seconds while glancing in Ruffalo's direction, secretly checking to see if it's safe to discuss it. He just kind of looks back at her with a neutral expression as if to say "we're still okay, go ahead". You would of course never think anything of it when first watching the film but it's so rewarding to see it on the rewatch.
Excellent choice. Definitely worth looking into the other Leo/Martin collaborations: Gangs of New York, The Aviator, The Departed and The Wolf of Wall Street. The Revenant is another prime thing to do a reaction with. Scorsese didn't direct that, Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu did. But Leo finally won the coveted gold statue for his lead acting for that. After five prior nominations, by the way. Here's some trivia knowledge for anyone reading: 1994 Supporting Actor What's Eating Gilbert Grape, 2005 Lead Actor The Aviator, 2007 Lead Actor Blood Diamond, 2014 Lead Actor The Wolf of Wall Street and 2014 Best Picture as a Producer of The Wolf of Wall Street. He later got another nom for 2020 Lead Actor Once Upon a Time In... Hollywood.
My takeaway is that Leo's character, in the end, is clear in the head, knowing full well that he'll eventually will revert back to his "false" self, and being so tired of the whole spiel, plays along as "false" self, so he'd be put to an end, mercy as he sees it.
One of the greatest twist endings ever and is so rewarding on the second watch because you're able to catch all the little signs that something isnt quite right. Also the ending is so crazy to me. He didn't circle back to the routine of thinking he's a detective who needs to "get to the mainland". He's well aware and would rather die being in control, than to lose himself again.
The bigger twist that no one has ever noticed is that they are actually creating mind controlled soldiers. There are two light houses on the island, if you put them side by side the one at the beginning and the one at the end they are not the same. Rachel is also real but it’s longer to explain (water and fire have deeper meanings in this movie)
Oooh, I'm glad you realized it at the end! He didn't actually reset/revert. He was sane but he CHOSE to die so he lied. It's very sad honestly. His life, everything that happened to him is absolutely tragic. This movie blew my mind when I first saw it. I did not expect this plot twist until the moment he reached the lighthouse haha. Leo is an outstanding actor! He should've won Oscar for this performance.
The best thing about Shutter Island is you can watch it for the first time twice. It’s one movie the before you know the twist and then it’s a whole other movie after you know the twist.
This is one of the most underrated movies of all time. And yeah on a second watch you see the movie totally differently. It's actually amazing how they created two totally different movie watching experiences based on a first and second watch
the hint that they were actually lying to him at the end was that the storm was a part of the story. Leo's character couldn't have made up the storm, yet it happened.
Going back to the Law of 4 thing with the anagrams. Shutter Island is an anagram for Truth And Lies or Truth / Denials. This movie is like so many levels ahead, it is absolutely nuts.
This is one of my favorite Scorsese films. I know how sacrilege that sounds, but it’s brilliant. I visited the hospital grounds they filmed this at, and while I’m not at all superstitious, there was a very uneasy feeling by some of those buildings.
For me, Shutter Island is hands down Leo DiCaprio's absolute best performance to date. Glad he eventually won an Oscar, but he should have won it for this film. He completely knocked it out of the park here.
I'm just gonna throw this tidbit in here: the music in episode 3 of Last of Us where Bill and Frank pass, is used in this. This movie at the end of this film comprised it with an old song by Dinah Washington called "This Bitter Earth." With this score and that song, it's one of the most heartbreaking pieces of music I've ever heard and the lyrics work so well with this movie and Last of Us that it made question if Last of Us took the inspiration from this film to use in Bill and Frank's story
Thanks for sharing your first watch of this film with us. It's awesome to get to see you guys learn the secrets of Shutter Island when I've already seen it. Thank you!
did you understand why everybody was on edge when Leo was fisrt entering the island? because they knew he was the most dangerous patient and needed to stay alert
in the interviews with the other patients you see a guard behind every patient including Leo, the only one who didn't have a guard behind him was Chuck 'cause he was the doctor
Would love to see reactions to the following movies (tell me if you agree): - Room (Brie Larson & Jacob Tremblay) - The Impossible (Naomi Watts, Tom Holland, Ewan McGregor) - Red (Bruce Willis, Morgan Freeman, Helen Mirren) - Perks of being a Wallflower (Logan Lerman, Emma Watson, Ezra Miller) - Philomena (Judy Dench, Steve Coogan)
This is the best movie to watch a second time. Everything changes when you know the ending. Think about how when he got on the island and all the security seemed evil and staring at him. Now you know why.
The saddest part is that what happened at the concentration camp really DID happen! Bodies were piled in train cars and frozen together. It was inhuman, monstrous. Veterans who were there said they didn’t regret what they did to the German soldiers.
Total nonsense. The bodies they found at the end of the war were caused by Typhus (a disease that spread by lice hence the shaved heads) and malnutrition caused by Allied aerial bombings of German supply lines. It's funny how wrong you are about Allied veterans also, because many renowned high-ranking soldiers actually viewed the war as being essentially pointless, a massive waste of life and that they shouldn't have even been involved in the first place. American Generals such as George S. Patton actually recorded in his personal diary that the American army had defeated the wrong enemy, destroyed a good people and that they should have joined Germany in fighting the Bolsheviks.
One of my favorites! great reaction idk if its just me but its feels like this movie gets forgotten but such a gem happy u saw it and liked it! and yea leo such a great actor but alot of the actors in this one nailed thier performance and yea its a mindbender worth rewatching later also.
49:44 Not everyone understands that final line but Nikki got it straight away. Andrew was completely sane at the end, he just didn't want to live with the knowledge of what happened to his family. He wanted the lobotomy. Though had he known what a lobotomy was he might have reconsidered as a lobotomy doesn't erase your memories, it just removes your personality and drive. Andrew would have become a husk of himself, sitting in a chair all day in a semi-catatonic state with only his memories for company, it would be a living hell for someone that was trying to escape their own mind.
I saw this film when I was in college and back then I didn't pay attention to clues. Now I'm older I'm catching the clues but also I have a better point of view on films. Glad you guys watched this.
The bigger twist that no one has ever noticed is that they are actually creating mind controlled soldiers. There are two light houses on the island, if you put them side by side the one at the beginning and the one at the end they are not the same. Rachel is also real but it’s longer to explain (water and fire have deeper meanings in this movie)
It's so funny but when I've watched this movie for the first time I actually did not believe "the great reveal" even for one second. As the main character I was 100% sure this all was a scam and they were just trying to trick us with his story. But then some time later I decided to watch someone's video reaction. And when the very first scene appeared (with him being afraid of water, yeah) something clicked inside my head. I literally was sitting there just saying "wait... wait a minute...". I'm still fascinated by the fact that I was fooled by the movie AND by myself!
What's amazing is this film is so close to the book that when I read it I had to check they didn't just adapt the film into a novel. Its a fantastically faithful movie and one of my favourites
This movie is a masterpiece. One of the things I liked most was to watch it again after a while and realize IT IS ALL THERE! You can see so many details, all the clues were on our faces. Even Mark's character's careful observation of Leo's, is telling the truth about the ending. Martin Fucking Scorsese is a GENIUS!
I remember seeing this film at a buddy's house and being absolutely amazed. It's so well done and I never saw the twist coming. It's so tragic because despite how dangerous he is, the staff really is trying to help him. And then the end where he realizes he'd rather leave this world as the man he wanted to be and not what he turned into. It's crazy how many hints are dropped at what's actually going on when you rewatch it.
If you watch this movie again knowing what you know, you'll see how amazing the directing was and how the whole time everyone was playing along, with every small detail.
Loved your reactions!! This film still holds up after all these years, and reveals even more upon a rewatch. And that haunting violin theme is also Bill & Frank’s song. 😭
I remember when I decided to watch this movie for the first time and I watched it with a headache beforehand. Well, who would have thought that it was a good idea to watch this movie with a headache? Yes, that dumbass was me. The moment I finished watching it, my headache just worsened from trying to figure things out in the movie. Its such a great movie and a very good way to turn your mind and think deeply.
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It's always amazing re-watching this with with friends and family again 😊that last line from DiCaprio and the iconic music! That arrival and bill/Frank's episode use years later! Perfection 🥂🤌🏻you might recognise the director 🍿
I think this is Leo's best performance period. However, a VERY close second is his portrayal of "Arnie" in "What's Eating Gilbert Grape". It also stars Johnny Depp.
A great movie with a very young and talented Leo Dicaprio is, "What's Eating Gilbert Grape".
Please watch greatest showmanship
You guys should watch “A Walk Among the Tombstones”. It’s a hugely underrated film.
I’m surprised a lot of people missed the twist ending. He did not resort back. He is of sound mind and he wants to have the lobotomy.
Exactly. He can’t live with himself, knowing the truth of what he’s done, so he feigns another relapse so that he will get the lobotomy that will force him to forget everything permanently. It’s essentially an assisted suicide.
they talk about that in the end
Incorrect. They leave it up for you to interpret. Just because you interpreted as such, doesn't make it true.
@@heyitsrichie27 i mean he fully ignores when hes called teddy after its pretty obvious thats what the ending means.
I think they did pick up on it.
My favorite "clue" in this movie that's easily missed: when the woman who axe-murdered her husband asks for a glass of water, when it's brought to her and she drinks it, for a moment the glass and the water are invisible - her hand seems to be empty when she brings it up to her mouth and drinks. This moment is hinting at Teddy/Andrew's aversion to water (because of his children drowning) and his mind is literally removing the glass of water from his vision. It's also a big indicator that we're only seeing what Teddy/Andrew is seeing, and it's not always true or reliable.
Here is another one EVERYONE misses. When they are on the ferry and he says "I can't stomach the WATER"
Never noticed that. Perhaps I'm always too distracted when she is asked about the doctor and she's describing him as being _easy on the eyes,_ when he is right there (Mark Ruffalo). Upon the second viewing it is clear she's embarrassed and giddy playing this part, and because he's sitting right there.
Love watching this again and again.
Came looking for this comment :)
I just love the fact that the clothes he wears are big on him, because they don't have his size in civilian clothing. Everyone else's clothes fit them, his are large and baggy. Another clue is the Guards are on edge of him and during the search for Rachel they're all just sitting around because they know Rachel doesn't exist. Yet ANOTHER clue is when they're doing the interviews. Every patient has a guard behind them... the only person who is not being guarded is Chuck (the Doc)
I remember watching it for the first time and thinking I had spotted an error
Teddy Daniels (Leonardo DiCaprio) did know at the end what had happened. He remembered everything and he couldn't take the pain of remembering, so he pretended that he slipped back into delusion just so his pain would be taken away.
Also, a second viewing of this is worth the time. Noticing things like the guards being on edge around Leonardo DiCaprio because he's the most dangerous patient they have is great.
@@shinrapresident7010It's kinda not. He is not the most dangerous because he committed the worst crime. There are people there who committed worse. But he is the most dangerous because he is trained to kill. So he is seriously hard to take down unlike the others.
@@shinrapresident7010 What an odd thing to not be able to believe😂 I’ve literally never heard anyone question this. The place is only filled with 67 people so it’s really not that hard to believe that he is the most dangerous. You have an interesting brain, my friend.
@Cheems that and his moods are unpredictable. I would be nervous and scared around someone who almost killed someone because he got called by his name.
@@nathanlindahl8336 Being part of this community means talking to people with a respectful attitude.
@@shinrapresident7010 He's also considered the most dangerous because, unlike the other inmates, he isn't given his brain meds so that he can imagine this "play" they were trying out.
I'm still shocked, Leo didn't win an award for this role. In the end he finally remembered it all but the pain was to great. Because he didn't listen to his wife and get her help, the kids died. He would rather get "fixed" and not remember any of them then live knowing he's responsible for the death of his whole family essentially.
Except… he’s not responsible for his kids deaths lol. Idk why people keep saying that. He FEELS responsible but he isn’t. He’s putting all the blame on himself like most people would but it’s too much. She’s the killer, sick or not. He was dealing with PTSD for crying out loud he can’t take on everything
@@romainlettuce118 hecblaming himself for everything, some people have that mentality when something happened to their family
@Romain Lettuce we all know he's not responsible for the kids' death. But in his mind, he is. Unfortunately, when tragic stuff like this happens, people always think what if. She told him before she felt like something was wrong. So he moved then to the house by the lake. In the end, everything just became to much. He's already dealing with his own mental health because of the war, but then adding the tragedy of his wife and kids was too much to deal with, so he'll rather get 'fixed' to forget then live with the memories.
Side note: Even if she got the appropriate help for her mental health doesn't mean the outcome wouldn't still be the same. Hints the "What ifs"
The bigger twist that no one has ever noticed is that they are actually creating mind controlled soldiers. There are two light houses on the island, if you put them side by side the one at the beginning and the one at the end they are not the same. Rachel is also real but it’s longer to explain (water and fire have deeper meanings in this movie)
@@daxelcodinafilmatica4507 I actually caught that! I think we got sincerely distracted by Teddy/Andrew's illness to notice that Rachel was real. They kept saying that mentally-ill people are never believed.
One of the biggest things I appreciate about this film, is that the larger mystery has you so captivated that you completely fail to notice that Sheenan has been there the whole time. Every time someone mentions the doctor, there's a quick cut to Chuck
Yeah! It's so cool!
Yeah, as the axe lady said, Dr Sheenan is pretty easy on the eye!
He also glances at the doctors or guards as if to say “hopefully this works”
Now that you know the ending, go back and watch.
The little nuances of the characters facial expressions and some of the employees disdain for the “game” it all comes clear and makes sense
Such a brilliant movie
Yeah, the disinterest and animosity of the guards and other doctors makes you think that they know something nefarious is going on. But on review, they just don’t believe in this little play and think it’s a waste of time.
@@roems6396 yes! Even some look pissed off at Andrew and not happy that they have to answer his questions
So many hints and clues at the truth in this movie it’s astounding. Every time anyone mentions Dr. Sheehan, they glance over at Chuck multiple times, and the camera cuts to him. All the guards being super on edge around Teddy. The wife egging him on to solve the mystery because it will keep him in this cycle of insanity and ignorance of his actions. And so much more.
Definitely one of the movies that pay off with multiple viewings, so many things you miss your first watch
Really? I was bored out of my mind because I had already solved the “ mystery” by the time the opening credits ended. The only other movie I was so throughly bored with so far was “Identity” with John Cusack… that was another film that I already figured out the entire plot ( twist and all) before the end of the opening credits.
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I think, the most important thing that a lot of people miss about this movie.. is Ben Kinley's character. When I first watched this movie, I couldn't help but be overwhelmed by his sense of compassion and dedication to this patient.. one of whom everyone has written off. And even though he felt/looked like he has failed, you can tell that Leo's character is almost appreciative of his efforts.
Such a tragically Great Movie.
My grandmother was schizophrenic and for years she thought my grandfather, her ex-husband, was trying to kill her. My parents kept an eye on her and made sure she took her medication so I was guarded from it a lot. Only once did I ever see her in a bad state when she accused me of trying to kill her too while crying. It was shocking because I was 16 at the time and never truly believed my parents when they said she was sick. I laughed at first because I found it so absurd when she accused me but then quickly realized she was serious and reassured her that I would never hurt her and loved her. Mental illness can be sad and scary at times.
I have schizophrenia and they tell me that there giving it to my family and dogs
I'm sorry. My mother is schizophrenic, I know how hard it is to deal with and how bad it hurts when you feel powerless to help. She suffers from auditory hallucinations. I had to listen to her literally beat herself blind to try shutting them up. 911 did nothing, I'm luckily blessed with a good job and am able to afford her eye surgery and an educated and kind psychiatrist. But it was hell before those blessings came. Especially as a child when you don't even understand what's going on. It's scary
Michelle Williams is legit terrifying in the flashback scene. The way she says, "My school does" is so happily sinister, it gives me chills.
Yeah, she was great
Easily one of Di Caprio's best roles. How he only has one oscar is baffling
Should of won it for this movie , the departed , and especially Django
@@joshfuller1962 would be supporting actor for Django, but yeah. He was fantastic in all 3 of those
@@joshfuller1962 and Wolf on Wall Street.
He lost to Colin FIrth this year. Firth was brilliant in The King's Speech, so understandable. Leo has just been unfortunate. WOWS came out same year as Dallas Buyers Club. No way was McConaughey not going to win.
And he got the oscar for easily outside his top maybe even 10 movies. Shows Oscar's is a joke. I mean the revenant was more artistic. But Titanic, Wolf Of Wall street, Django, catch me if you can, inception are all ten thousand miles better.
The acting on this -- Michelle Williams is *chilling*, Mark Ruffalo is amazingly convincing, and I love Ben Kingsley in anything he does. This is a movie that's just such a tragedy for the main character, and you wind up going "noooo" at the end, and yet... I'm really glad you guys hadn't seen this one before! It was a blast watching it along with you.
To this day i still don't understand how Leo didn't win an Oscar for this role, his performance left me speechless.
Exactly. After this particular movie I realized that he is truly a great actor.
This is one of the better reaction presentations of this film. I really appreciate the fact that you folks didn't over edit important aspects of the story. A 55 minute exposition of 'Shutter Island' is the ideal length to properly convey an understandable narrative and Nikki/Steven deliver here! Wunderbar!
Fr they’re the best reaction channel in my opinion, always attentive to the important parts of the stories
Kudos to Steven for the jump scare that he pulled off on Nikki. Plus he figured out the status of Teddy much sooner than I did.
"I'm just bones in a box Teddy..." get me crying almost every time i see that scene, especially after the first time you watch it and you know all the symbolism in that dream.
The guy with the voice you thought was "Buffalo Bill" is correct. The actor's name is Ted Levine he played Buffalo Bill and the Warden in Shutter Island. Great character actor. Also played Monk's boss in the show..."Monk". :)
Oh man, he is in Heat as well, with Pacino!
Going down a rabbit hole of psychological thrillers after inception back in 2013 , this blew my mind. As well as memento. Leo does it best
inception and shitter island both released in 2010. one of the last great psychological movies.
nowadays, most of Hollywood movies is pretentious movies trying to looks smart but missing the whole point of why psychological supposed mental issues not making it looks cool
Definitely recommend rewatching the movie. You will absolutely see the guards watching him. Chuck holding back Andrew during confrontations and all sorts of stuff. The movie is so damn good and glad you finally saw it
He only pretended at the end so he could be free basically. Leonardo DiCaprio is honest to God the best actor ive ever seen. The scene at the cabin at the end, the scream, full scene showing his acting. Im so upset he has one Oscar, he is genuinely the best and deserved so many oscars for so many performances
Dennis Lehane is the author of the novel this movie is based on, he also wrote Mystic River and Gone Baby Gone. Brilliant writer.
Different, but still quite compelling experience, upon repeated viewings. 😏
*Edit:* So glad *Nikki* noted the line *Leo* said at the end, indicating he was cured, but then pretended to relapse so they would just end this torturous cycle.
My favorite part of Shutter Island was the rewatch. You can see the way in which Martin Scorsese directs the actors so that each performance can play off for first time viewing, as well as on rewatch. The guards hate him as they have to watch this patient allowed to be king for the day while all the other patients resent him or are terrified of him. It's a great film.
You should react to Prisoners! Such an underrated but so well acted movie
"The Departed" is another masterpiece with DiCaprio, Walberg, Nicholson, Farmiga, Sheen and Damon, amongst others. Really an all-star cast!
Wahlberg*: I'm the guy who does his spelling. You must be the other guy!
@@genghisgalahad8465 Oh boo hoo, one letter off, cry me a river.
My favorite part of the movie is every time they bring up the doctor who left (Mark Ruffalo) they always glance to him during the conversation. This is one of the most underrated Scorsese movies in his catalog it’s impeccable.
On rewatches, I like focusing on Mark Ruffalo because after you know he's Leo's doctor who's essentially babysitting him thru this therapy experiment, his reactions are cool to catch
Its so good a second time once you know and are actively looking at the signs. It's unbelievable how the same dialogue and same scenes can have TWO COMPLETELY DIFFERENT meanings once you're in on it. Great pick guys, loved this one!
Oh, you guys..this is a MASTERPIECE. I love this movie SO much!!! Even after you know. Ya know? I always find something new I didn't notice weather it's the set design or nuances in Leo's acting.
How did leo not get an Oscar for this
Such a fantastic movie the acting is phenomenal and twist was insane
This movie reminds me a little of "Identity". It's a mind-blowing "who-done-it" murder mystery psychological thriller that will leave you guessing who the killer is until the very end. There are so many twists and turns. The movie stars John Cusack, Ray Liotta, Amanda Peet, John C McGinley, Jake Busey, etc. A great movie to watch on or off the camera.
Thanks for the amazing content.
Yes.. Would highly recommend Identity! And another great John Cusack movie is 1408.
@@crystalrainfeather Yes, 1408 is another really good creepy movie.
I was gonna watch Identity, was about to rent it here on youtube. But then I read the description and it spoiled the movie 🙄 So I didn't watch it.
Identity is one of my favorites!!
I absolutely LOVE Identity!
The scene with the kids gets me tearful every time. Leonardo DiCaprio plays the part so well, it breaks my heart.
So glad you reacted to this film. I loved the novel and the movie was just as good. Such a great time in the theater watching with an audience and knowing the twist and seeing everyone's reactions at the reveal.
to life as a monster or die as a good man..one of my fav lines from any movie ever..
Probably my favorite movie that Leo is in. Absolutely wonderful tension building and twists. Even the very end where Leo’s character is faking (acting) like he reverted back to forgetting who he was just so he could be put out of his misery is incredible!
The level of acting in this is ridiculously good. My favorite clue in the movie is when the therapist has trouble taking the paddle holster off.
That meant he was never a Marshal and I caught that immediately. The Deputy Warden even smirks when Teddy talks about insanity.
The more times I see people watch this movie, the more and more I appreciate that I got to see this in theatres.
My favorite Scorese movie, and probably the best role of Leo ever, I'm happy you guys watch it, it's not that popular for some reason. I'm exited to check your reaction!
I’m glad you did this reaction. One of the best movies in modern cinematography imo.
Damn I forgot how much I love this movie
It’s awesome
Can you relive it anytime?
Hard to believe a movie can be this good.
Yeah, it was super dope.
You two are literally the Best reactors and hopefully more! You know about the things you watch. You understand about history. I love you two together! Too many younger people watch certain videos because they feel like they have to and then have to reveal that they have know idea what it’s about at all. Thank You! I was never into reaction videos until I ran across you two. 👏🏻👏🏻
49:00 When Nikki requested to be shot if she ever hurt her kids - that really hit me in the feels.
The cabin by the pond where the climax of the story takes place was filmed at Borderland State Park in Massachusetts. I've been inside that cabin many times. it's just an empty shell with a fireplace for bikers and hikers to get out of the rain, but the filmmakers did a nice job making it looked furnished and lived in.
One of my top 10, i can watch it over and over. What a performance from Leo - this came out the same year as Inception. If you think about it he is playing the same person in both movies. A man traumatized by the death of his wife unable to tell reality from fantasy and in the end he makes a choice.
Why is everyone trying to tell Nikki and Steven about the twist when they acknowledged that they did understand it 😂
this movie has one of the best plot twist i've seen in the secind watch you catch up a lot but that was a big surprised
hope you enjoyed it
15:42 I love that you guys noted the awkwardness of the female patient freely chatting about murder but stammering when discussing the doctor. You totally caught the hint but couldn't have known what it was at the time. That's so cool. This was such a fun movie to go back and watch a second time. My favorite tell was in a previous scene when Dicaprio is talking to the room of nurses and the doctor is brought up. The nurse hesitates for the briefest couple of seconds while glancing in Ruffalo's direction, secretly checking to see if it's safe to discuss it. He just kind of looks back at her with a neutral expression as if to say "we're still okay, go ahead". You would of course never think anything of it when first watching the film but it's so rewarding to see it on the rewatch.
Excellent choice. Definitely worth looking into the other Leo/Martin collaborations: Gangs of New York, The Aviator, The Departed and The Wolf of Wall Street. The Revenant is another prime thing to do a reaction with. Scorsese didn't direct that, Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu did. But Leo finally won the coveted gold statue for his lead acting for that. After five prior nominations, by the way.
Here's some trivia knowledge for anyone reading: 1994 Supporting Actor What's Eating Gilbert Grape, 2005 Lead Actor The Aviator, 2007 Lead Actor Blood Diamond, 2014 Lead Actor The Wolf of Wall Street and 2014 Best Picture as a Producer of The Wolf of Wall Street. He later got another nom for 2020 Lead Actor Once Upon a Time In... Hollywood.
The Aviator is one of my favorite movies. I'll never pass up a leo/scorsese film
Leo is suck a great actor. He has such a range and can almost immediately draw you in to a character. I too missed this one until several years after.
My takeaway is that Leo's character, in the end, is clear in the head, knowing full well that he'll eventually will revert back to his "false" self, and being so tired of the whole spiel, plays along as "false" self, so he'd be put to an end, mercy as he sees it.
"I can't stomach the water" First clue right at the start of the movie
One of the greatest twist endings ever and is so rewarding on the second watch because you're able to catch all the little signs that something isnt quite right. Also the ending is so crazy to me. He didn't circle back to the routine of thinking he's a detective who needs to "get to the mainland". He's well aware and would rather die being in control, than to lose himself again.
The bigger twist that no one has ever noticed is that they are actually creating mind controlled soldiers. There are two light houses on the island, if you put them side by side the one at the beginning and the one at the end they are not the same. Rachel is also real but it’s longer to explain (water and fire have deeper meanings in this movie)
Me literally just realizing why he 'can't stomach the water' and gets seasick 😭
Why?
Oooh, I'm glad you realized it at the end! He didn't actually reset/revert. He was sane but he CHOSE to die so he lied. It's very sad honestly. His life, everything that happened to him is absolutely tragic. This movie blew my mind when I first saw it. I did not expect this plot twist until the moment he reached the lighthouse haha. Leo is an outstanding actor! He should've won Oscar for this performance.
The best thing about Shutter Island is you can watch it for the first time twice. It’s one movie the before you know the twist and then it’s a whole other movie after you know the twist.
This is one of the most underrated movies of all time. And yeah on a second watch you see the movie totally differently. It's actually amazing how they created two totally different movie watching experiences based on a first and second watch
I'm so glad you guys watched this! This is one of my all time favorite movies. I just love how it plays with your mind
This movie didn’t even get an Oscar nomination. Not a single one. Criminal
The guy who nikki thought looked sus was frank jrs son from Ozarks
the hint that they were actually lying to him at the end was that the storm was a part of the story. Leo's character couldn't have made up the storm, yet it happened.
Even knowing the twist, I still don't get tired of watching this Masterpiece 🔥
Going back to the Law of 4 thing with the anagrams. Shutter Island is an anagram for Truth And Lies or Truth / Denials. This movie is like so many levels ahead, it is absolutely nuts.
15:15 Nikki considering this with Steven shocked right next to her was hilarious.
This is so satisfying on a second watch its almost a comedy with everyone clearly just acting and putting on a play
Leo should have run away with the Oscar for this performance..
This is one of my favorite Scorsese films. I know how sacrilege that sounds, but it’s brilliant. I visited the hospital grounds they filmed this at, and while I’m not at all superstitious, there was a very uneasy feeling by some of those buildings.
This movie is SOOOO underrated.
The Buffalo Bill guy was also Captain Stottlemeyer in Monk TV show. :D
For me, Shutter Island is hands down Leo DiCaprio's absolute best performance to date. Glad he eventually won an Oscar, but he should have won it for this film. He completely knocked it out of the park here.
Once upon a time in Hollywood… and Wolf Of Wall Street would be my choices for Leo’s best performance. He’s always great tho !
I'm just gonna throw this tidbit in here: the music in episode 3 of Last of Us where Bill and Frank pass, is used in this. This movie at the end of this film comprised it with an old song by Dinah Washington called "This Bitter Earth." With this score and that song, it's one of the most heartbreaking pieces of music I've ever heard and the lyrics work so well with this movie and Last of Us that it made question if Last of Us took the inspiration from this film to use in Bill and Frank's story
Thanks for sharing your first watch of this film with us. It's awesome to get to see you guys learn the secrets of Shutter Island when I've already seen it. Thank you!
The book was amazing and I loved seeing it on screen.
did you understand why everybody was on edge when Leo was fisrt entering the island? because they knew he was the most dangerous patient and needed to stay alert
After the big reveal it all totally makes sense. Wild!!
in the interviews with the other patients you see a guard behind every patient including Leo, the only one who didn't have a guard behind him was Chuck 'cause he was the doctor
Would love to see reactions to the following movies (tell me if you agree):
- Room (Brie Larson & Jacob Tremblay)
- The Impossible (Naomi Watts, Tom Holland, Ewan McGregor)
- Red (Bruce Willis, Morgan Freeman, Helen Mirren)
- Perks of being a Wallflower (Logan Lerman, Emma Watson, Ezra Miller)
- Philomena (Judy Dench, Steve Coogan)
This is the best movie to watch a second time. Everything changes when you know the ending. Think about how when he got on the island and all the security seemed evil and staring at him. Now you know why.
The saddest part is that what happened at the concentration camp really DID happen! Bodies were piled in train cars and frozen together. It was inhuman, monstrous. Veterans who were there said they didn’t regret what they did to the German soldiers.
Total nonsense. The bodies they found at the end of the war were caused by Typhus (a disease that spread by lice hence the shaved heads) and malnutrition caused by Allied aerial bombings of German supply lines. It's funny how wrong you are about Allied veterans also, because many renowned high-ranking soldiers actually viewed the war as being essentially pointless, a massive waste of life and that they shouldn't have even been involved in the first place. American Generals such as George S. Patton actually recorded in his personal diary that the American army had defeated the wrong enemy, destroyed a good people and that they should have joined Germany in fighting the Bolsheviks.
One of my favorites! great reaction idk if its just me but its feels like this movie gets forgotten but such a gem happy u saw it and liked it! and yea leo such a great actor but alot of the actors in this one nailed thier performance and yea its a mindbender worth rewatching later also.
I can't believe Leo lost this Oscar opportunity to The King's Speech!
Imagine seeing this for the first time in a mental hospital??? The irony! 🤯
😅🤣😂
This movie is amazing. Those twist are awesome
This performance from Leo is so underrated
49:44 Not everyone understands that final line but Nikki got it straight away. Andrew was completely sane at the end, he just didn't want to live with the knowledge of what happened to his family. He wanted the lobotomy.
Though had he known what a lobotomy was he might have reconsidered as a lobotomy doesn't erase your memories, it just removes your personality and drive. Andrew would have become a husk of himself, sitting in a chair all day in a semi-catatonic state with only his memories for company, it would be a living hell for someone that was trying to escape their own mind.
I watched this movie 5 days ago and it was really cooool
I was shocked by the twist at the end
I saw this film when I was in college and back then I didn't pay attention to clues. Now I'm older I'm catching the clues but also I have a better point of view on films. Glad you guys watched this.
The bigger twist that no one has ever noticed is that they are actually creating mind controlled soldiers. There are two light houses on the island, if you put them side by side the one at the beginning and the one at the end they are not the same. Rachel is also real but it’s longer to explain (water and fire have deeper meanings in this movie)
It's so funny but when I've watched this movie for the first time I actually did not believe "the great reveal" even for one second. As the main character I was 100% sure this all was a scam and they were just trying to trick us with his story. But then some time later I decided to watch someone's video reaction. And when the very first scene appeared (with him being afraid of water, yeah) something clicked inside my head. I literally was sitting there just saying "wait... wait a minute...". I'm still fascinated by the fact that I was fooled by the movie AND by myself!
What's amazing is this film is so close to the book that when I read it I had to check they didn't just adapt the film into a novel. Its a fantastically faithful movie and one of my favourites
This movie is a masterpiece. One of the things I liked most was to watch it again after a while and realize IT IS ALL THERE! You can see so many details, all the clues were on our faces. Even Mark's character's careful observation of Leo's, is telling the truth about the ending. Martin Fucking Scorsese is a GENIUS!
One of my fav movie endings. I never saw it coming! 🔥🔥
I remember seeing this film at a buddy's house and being absolutely amazed. It's so well done and I never saw the twist coming. It's so tragic because despite how dangerous he is, the staff really is trying to help him. And then the end where he realizes he'd rather leave this world as the man he wanted to be and not what he turned into.
It's crazy how many hints are dropped at what's actually going on when you rewatch it.
This is the kind of movie you need to watch multiple times and you will see the different clues throughout the movie
My favorite movie from Leo. I saw this in the theater when I was 14 and became a fan of him insteadly
If you watch this movie again knowing what you know, you'll see how amazing the directing was and how the whole time everyone was playing along, with every small detail.
This movie...
Is a hidden masterpiece.
Scorcese is a genius
Loved your reactions!! This film still holds up after all these years, and reveals even more upon a rewatch. And that haunting violin theme is also Bill & Frank’s song. 😭
this movie has great suspense and with good script ( good story ), the art work is amazing, Amazing Movie
I remember when I decided to watch this movie for the first time and I watched it with a headache beforehand. Well, who would have thought that it was a good idea to watch this movie with a headache? Yes, that dumbass was me. The moment I finished watching it, my headache just worsened from trying to figure things out in the movie. Its such a great movie and a very good way to turn your mind and think deeply.
49:04 Steven's face to what Nikki said LMAOO