Review of Shutter Island (2010) by Fallon B — 09 Jun 2013

Profoundly disturbing yet tensely gripping. This is all thanks to the acting and direction.

This review of Shutter Island (2010) was written by Fallon B on 09 Jun 2013.

Shutter Island has generally received very positive reviews.

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