Movie Review: Shutter Island

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The Pitch Review

DIRECTOR: [Talking fast] Because I said so. That's why. Don't argue with me, Editors. You're missing what I'm talking about. I know what I'm doing.
LEO: Well I think it's a great idea.
DIRECTOR: Of course you do. And you're right.
EDITORS: Um, I guess...but maybe we should consider more typical seamless transitions and steady lighting. You know, satisfy the typical Hollywood expectations of the audience. Nothing too out-there. What? Why are you looking at me like that? No?

LEO: Nah, man. F&#% that.  It's like Shakespeare. If Marty says something one way, it's on f^$%ing purpose. It's not a mistake. It's f^%*ing ART.  So if Marty put it in that way, f&#^ing do it that way. Don't argue with him. If he wants to f#&$ with the audience's vision and play with light and dark, do it.

If he wants to go ape-shit on the symbolism, do it. If he wants to disturb the sh$# out of every pill-popping, shrink-loving, crazy mother-fu#@er and make them question their sanity, then do it.

DIRECTOR: Thanks, Leo. You're my guy.
LEO: Hey, man, no problem. [Then, under his breath to Martin] But seriously, Marty, are you okay? What? Did your therapist piss you off or something? You good?

DIRECTOR: Shut up, Leo.