Shutter Island, a psychological thriller directed by Martin Scorsese incorporates techniques such as camera angle, camera shots, and furthermore mise en scene throughout to reveal the truth. The film, based on a missing patient investigation, turns out to be a cover up psychological experiment designed to bring Edward (Teddy) Daniels back to sanity. This essay discusses reasons that make the truth believable by analysing certain scenes, including the opening scene where Teddy and Chuck are addressing Dr Cawley and whilst Teddy and Chuck interview patients.
Firstly, the opening scene uses camera techniques and symbolism to highlight Teddy being a prisoner on Shutter Island. For instance, a medium shot of Teddy violently throwing up in the bathroom, …show more content…
Specifically, Dr Cawley informs them about Rachel Solando ‘Rachel Solando was on a combination of drugs meant to keep her from becoming violent.’ Rachel Solando doesn’t exist, Dr Cawley had to be talking about someone else. After being informed that Andrew is one of the most dangerous patients and that the drugs remain for him. The evidence suggests Dr Cawley was simply talking about Laeddis in hope to see some kind of reaction in Teddy. A medium cross cut is used to highlight Chuck with a glimpse of compassion. In comparison Dr Cawley goes on, he quotes ‘the greatest obstacle to her recovery was her refusal to face what she had done.’ This is also referencing towards Teddy as his personality disorder is produced in order to not face the truth of being Andrew or dealing with the blame. As explained by this scene the truth of Shutter Island is revealed by using different camera shots to show expressions of sympathy and reactions towards the …show more content…
Techniques come about prominent during; the opening scene, Dr Cawley talking to both Teddy and Chuck, and furthermore interviewing the patients. Each scene leaks small parts of the reality, including Teddy being scared truth Andrew Laeddis being the most dangerous patient due to prison symbolism. As a result, they all help reveal the overall truth that Teddy is in fact the most dangerous patient Andrew Laeddis in Ashcliffe Asylum due to trauma and guilt in his
Firstly, the opening scene uses camera techniques and symbolism to highlight Teddy being a prisoner on Shutter Island. For instance, a medium shot of Teddy violently throwing up in the bathroom, …show more content…
Specifically, Dr Cawley informs them about Rachel Solando ‘Rachel Solando was on a combination of drugs meant to keep her from becoming violent.’ Rachel Solando doesn’t exist, Dr Cawley had to be talking about someone else. After being informed that Andrew is one of the most dangerous patients and that the drugs remain for him. The evidence suggests Dr Cawley was simply talking about Laeddis in hope to see some kind of reaction in Teddy. A medium cross cut is used to highlight Chuck with a glimpse of compassion. In comparison Dr Cawley goes on, he quotes ‘the greatest obstacle to her recovery was her refusal to face what she had done.’ This is also referencing towards Teddy as his personality disorder is produced in order to not face the truth of being Andrew or dealing with the blame. As explained by this scene the truth of Shutter Island is revealed by using different camera shots to show expressions of sympathy and reactions towards the …show more content…
Techniques come about prominent during; the opening scene, Dr Cawley talking to both Teddy and Chuck, and furthermore interviewing the patients. Each scene leaks small parts of the reality, including Teddy being scared truth Andrew Laeddis being the most dangerous patient due to prison symbolism. As a result, they all help reveal the overall truth that Teddy is in fact the most dangerous patient Andrew Laeddis in Ashcliffe Asylum due to trauma and guilt in his