I wasn't too happy about it either, only because Scorsese didn't manage to disguise his insanity very well. Too many hints. Believe me, the ending in Lehanes novel had your jaw hitting the floor.

And you really haven't seen The Usual Suspects? Seriously??? I thought all people everywhere had seen it.

I haven't seen it either. :eek:

Bow your head in shame, woman.

I havent seen it either but only because the ending was ruined for me so i really have no desire to watch it now. I think that's a big problem with twist movies.

sixth sense was ruined for me, was so bloody anoyed with my mate who could not keep his mouth shut :mad:

I've maybe seen The Usual Suspect a long time ago, cause I can't remember. :D

Happy Birthday To Me
American Beauty
Requiem For A Dream
April Fool's Day
Scanners
Frankenhooker
Sleepaway Camp

I'd recommend Phantasm. Not the strongest twist ending, but keeps you guessing as to what the "evil" is until possibly after the movie is over. Definitely a heady-type of film.

Though I haven't read the novel but I think Scorsese clearly or intentionally gave away the "twist" that most of the viewers often complains about the film. The film is still enjoyable, IMO and that's the difference of Scorses' Shutter Island from any 'twist ending' film. To me, it's not about the "twist" at all or the "twist" here actually shouldn't be the major concern for the viewers. I think Scorsese mainly emphasized on**SPOILER AHEAD** Teddy's delusional, recurring self-realization journey to break all the walls that he created around him to 'protect' himself or escape from his own haunting & dark past**SPOILER END**.

To me everything else was captured perfectly by Scorcese. Storyline, Sceneries, atmosphere... Decaprio might have been a little too young for the role as an experienced detective. But wtf, as usual he did good.

No, i don't see why any director would jeopardizing the absolute highlight of the book with too many hints.

You think the same approach would've worked on Fight Club, hmm?

I don't think so.