Shutter Island (Spoilers) - Blu-ray Forum

Sussudio · 08-21-2009, 07:16 PM

Seeing as we don't have an actual discussion thread for this movie, here we go. Looking forward to another great film from Scorsese. Reminder to please use spoiler tags (at least until the movie has been released wide for a little while).

Official Site

Trailer 1 (HD)

Trailer 2 (HD)

Lord_Stewie · 08-21-2009, 07:18 PM

Hey,

This is a bad news about Shutter Island. ITS NO LONGER SET FOR A 2009 SLATE.

Thought of posting this in the other Shutter Island thread but this is a news, and some of you may miss it.

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Paramount has shocked nearly everyone by moving Martin Scorsese’s Shutter Island out of 2009 awards contention to a February 19th, 2010 release date. The move is such a huge surprise because everyone expected the film to be a big player in the Oscar race. But now with a February release date, the movie’s award chances are slimmer, and of course, the film is disqualified for most of the 2009 Awards altogether. So why did Paramount make the change/move? Is Shutter Island not the Oscar contender that everyone had hoped it might be? Answers after the jump.

The film tested highly, in the high 80’s/low 90’s and even Scorsese brought the running time down to under 2 hours. Even a /Film reader who reviewed an early cut of the film mentioned the potential Award-winning performances. So why did Paramount move a film with mainstream and award potential? Blame the recession. According to Nikki Finke’s source, “Paramount told the filmmakers it doesn’t have the financing in 2009 to spend the $50M to $60M necessary to market a big awards pic like this.” Wow…

So instead the studio has decided to put Shutter Island in The Silence of the Lambs slot. And as we all know, Silence of the Lambs went on to win five Oscars in 1992, despite the mid-February handicap. The thought is that now that the Academy is nominating 10 films for Best Picture, Shutter Island will still have a chance for the 2010 Academy Awards, and the studio will better be able to fund an award campaign at that time.

I shouldn't say Enjoy this time.

More on this BUMP.

Blu Titan · 08-21-2009, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by shadblz

no replacement as far as I know, I see you have been here since 08, and i have always done this, so is GreenScar.

This is very true^^^. Shadblz has always contributed in the movie release/news section

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Steve · 08-21-2009, 07:25 PM

That's a bummer. I'm really looking forward to seeing this.

Batman1980 · 08-21-2009, 07:30 PM

Well even a huge movie studio like Paramount Dreamworks has to be careful with their finances during a recession, especially with a big budget movie. I still might see this next year, who knows?

Lord_Stewie · 08-21-2009, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Wolverine1980

Well even a huge movie studio like Paramount Dreamworks has to be careful with their finances during a recession, especially with a big budget movie. I still might see this next year, who knows?

you know Paramount is hurting a lot actually, they even sold their Kings Dominions Amusement Parks because they couldn't afford to maintain the parks.

Moefiz · 08-21-2009, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by shadblz

This is actually may very well hurts the movie's chances for Oscars 2010. thats a bummer in my books.

I really don't think it will, if the performances are as strong as they said I am sure it will do good at the awards.

Lord_Stewie · 08-21-2009, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Moefiz

I really don't think it will, if the performances are as strong as they said I am sure it will do good at the awards.

in terms of competition i was aiming for. this year it had the chance to win, next year who knows.

chemokidd · 08-21-2009, 07:53 PM

are you kidding?! I was looking forward to this one coming out soon

Mr.White · 08-21-2009, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by chemokidd

are you kidding?! I was looking forward to this one coming out soon

+1

Mike53421 · 08-21-2009, 08:01 PM

I haven't seen anything for this, JUST heard about it last Sunday and forgot to find the trailer. So... sorta disappointing, sorta not.

For me, anyways.

Gamma_Winstead · 08-21-2009, 08:15 PM

Well, crap. This sucks.

Mike53421 · 08-21-2009, 11:25 PM

Just watched the trailer... damn, this would've made ALOT of sense coming out in October. I had no idea of the premise too!

Lord_Stewie · 08-21-2009, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike53421

Just watched the trailer... damn, this would've made ALOT of sense coming out in October. I had no idea of the premise too!

For a Feb 2010 release date on top of it don't think the movie would generate as much money as it should have in OCT (since its around the holiday season where the box office is busier and black friday which is the busiest day for movie theaters as well) but if Paramount says they are hurting financially then I guess they had no other options.

JUDGEMENT 4400 · 08-21-2009, 11:37 PM

Damn. I was looking forward to this and Avatar this year. I'll have to wait 'til next year

Kryptonic · 08-21-2009, 11:37 PM

I was so looking forward to this and I rarely get excited for Scorcese movies. Looked great. Oh well, it's just a few months.

Lord_Stewie · 08-22-2009, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Kryptonic

I was so looking forward to this and I rarely get excited for Scorcese movies. Looked great. Oh well, it's just a few months.

except the wait is longer.

OrlandoEastwood · 08-23-2009, 08:15 PM

It comes out a week after The Wolfman.

Good Intentions · 08-23-2009, 08:29 PM

No biggie, it looks good but a few extra months won't kill anyone. At least it's not pushed as far back as Harry Potter was.

OrlandoEastwood · 08-23-2009, 08:39 PM

Or The Wolfman for that matter.

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08-21-2009, 07:16 PM	#1
Sussudio Blu-ray Champion Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:11	Shutter Island (Spoilers) Seeing as we don't have an actual discussion thread for this movie, here we go. Looking forward to another great film from Scorsese. Reminder to please use spoiler tags (at least until the movie has been released wide for a little while). Official Site Trailer 1 (HD) Trailer 2 (HD) Last edited by Sussudio; 02-19-2010 at 10:39 PM.

08-21-2009, 11:25 PM	#13
Mike53421 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Mississauga, ON Blu-ray collection:40	Arkham Asylum... Just watched the trailer... damn, this would've made ALOT of sense coming out in October. I had no idea of the premise too!

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08-21-2009, 07:25 PM	#4
Steve Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Anna, TX 4K collection:128 Blu-ray collection:416 Trading Score:41	That's a bummer. I'm really looking forward to seeing this.

08-21-2009, 07:30 PM	#5
Batman1980 Blu-ray Jedi Member since:Feb 2009 Location:District 13 Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:146 Blu-ray collection:394 DVD collection:57 Blu-ray reviews:22 Trading Score:48	Well even a huge movie studio like Paramount Dreamworks has to be careful with their finances during a recession, especially with a big budget movie. I still might see this next year, who knows?

08-21-2009, 07:53 PM	#9
chemokidd Expert Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Nashville, TN Home Theater Gallery:30 Blu-ray collection:108 Blu-ray reviews:8	are you kidding?! I was looking forward to this one coming out soon

08-21-2009, 08:01 PM	#11
Mike53421 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Mississauga, ON Blu-ray collection:40	I haven't seen anything for this, JUST heard about it last Sunday and forgot to find the trailer. So... sorta disappointing, sorta not. For me, anyways.

08-21-2009, 08:15 PM	#12
Gamma_Winstead Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:U.S.G. Ishimura 4K collection:118 Blu-ray collection:764 Blu-ray reviews: 36 Trading Score:6	Well, crap. This sucks.

08-21-2009, 11:37 PM	#15
JUDGEMENT 4400 Senior Member Member since:Nov 2007 Blu-ray collection:34 Blu-ray reviews:10	Damn. I was looking forward to this and Avatar this year. I'll have to wait 'til next year

08-21-2009, 11:37 PM	#16
Kryptonic Suspended Member since:Jul 2009 Trading Score:45	I was so looking forward to this and I rarely get excited for Scorcese movies. Looked great. Oh well, it's just a few months.

08-23-2009, 08:15 PM	#18
OrlandoEastwood Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:R-Point Blu-ray reviews:86 Trading Score:24	It comes out a week after The Wolfman.

08-23-2009, 08:29 PM	#19
Good Intentions Active Member Member since:May 2008	No biggie, it looks good but a few extra months won't kill anyone. At least it's not pushed as far back as Harry Potter was.

08-23-2009, 08:39 PM	#20
OrlandoEastwood Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:R-Point Blu-ray reviews:86 Trading Score:24	Or The Wolfman for that matter.

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