20 movies that you need to be really smart to fully understand

14) Shutter Island (2010)

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Martin Scorsese’s Shutter Island is about U.S. Marshal Teddy Daniels investigating the disappearance of a patient from a mental institution. The complexity comes from its twist: Teddy is actually a patient named Andrew Laeddis, and the investigation is part of an elaborate role-play to treat his delusions. The movie keeps viewers in suspense, leaving subtle hints about Teddy’s true identity throughout. The layered plot and unreliable perspective make it a film that rewards multiple viewings.

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