The Superb Combo of Scorsese and DiCaprio

If you are a fan of Martin Scorsese's films and if you like a good mystery/thriller Shutter Island (2010) could be something for you. It is based on Dennis Lehane's novel from 2003 and then taken to the big screen by Scorsese with screenplay by Laeta Kalogridis. Starring in Shutter Island are Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo, Ben Kingsely, Max von Sydow, Michelle Williams, Emily Mortimer and Patricia Clarkson.

It is not a film for those who enjoy a straightforward, easy-to-follow plot since this is a film that has you question most everything. It is not overly complicated, however, and it  is simply the somewhat classical dilemma of what is and isn't true - or real, if you will.

To give a little summer for those interested it is set in 1954 and centres around the character Teddy Daniels (Leonardo DiCaprio) who, together with his new partner Chuck Aule (Mark Ruffalo), is to investigate the disappearance of one of the inmates of Ashecliffe Hospital; a hospital for the criminal insane. The mental hospital is located on Shutter Island and the missing patient, a murderess named Rachel (Emiliy Mortimer and Patricia Clarkson), is expected to be somewhere nearby. It therefore seems uncomplicated at first - the escapee cannot get off the island - but the deeper Teddy digs into the case the stranger everything becomes.

Scorsese has directed many great films and this is no exception. Shutter Island is a dark and intriguing story and it is definitely worth the while.

Five Marvel Films

That you really do have to watch, if you by any chance haven't gotten around to watching them yet, are the five interconnected Marvel Movies. They can be seen separately but it's quite a journey to see them all.

First out was Iron Man (2008) and Iron Man 2 (2010); both directed by Jon Favreau. They are excellent superhero action movies with a good dose of humor. Robert Downey Jr does a marvelous job as Iron Man.

Next in line was Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) directed by Joe Johnston. Chris Evans makes a great Captain and the movie is action and entertainment.

And then we have the beautiful movie Thor (2011) directed by Kenneth Branagh - who did a most magnificent job making this wonderful film. Chris Hemsworth is Thor and Tom Hiddleston is incredibly talented in portraying Loki. Also Natalie Portman and Anthony Hopkins are among the talents in this deep yet humorous piece.

And it all comes together in the epic film The Avengers (2012) directed by Joss Whedon. He has made the most incredible job of bringing huge superhero characters together in one fantastic story. It's a huge production but it's all kept together brilliantly. It's also highly entertaining, contains epic battles and fantastic dialogue as well as great one-liners. All in all this one is a must see!