Review of Shutter Island (2010) by Dan A — 05 Sep 2014

Just when you think you know the plot......BLAMMO!

This review of Shutter Island (2010) was written by Dan A on 05 Sep 2014.

Shutter Island has generally received very positive reviews.

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