Review of Shutter Island (2010) by Jane D — 01 Jun 2014

Just about a billion clichés, all squished together to create an unexpected and enjoyable masterpiece.

This review of Shutter Island (2010) was written by Jane D on 01 Jun 2014.

Shutter Island has generally received very positive reviews.

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