Book-Movie Debut

This entry is in lieu of today's opening of Martin Scorsese's film, Shutter Island. Leonardo DiCaprio stars with a supporting cast of Ben Kingsley and Mark Ruffalo. It was August when I first saw this movie previewed in the theater. The preview intrigued me so much that I knew I had to read the book first. The movie's original release date was October 2009, so in August I ran out and bought Shutter Island by Michael Lehane (Mystic River). The book sat on my desk for a while before I committed since I thought I was going to have to dedicate at least two weeks to reading it. I was wrong! This book was so gripping that I could not put it down and I had it finished in a week, which is a record for me. This book will draw you in and almost like the main character Teddy Daniels, you will develop a trusting/untrusting, mixed relationship with the storyline and it's characters....until the very end.

October 2009 came with no buzz about the movie. I wondered why. The release, I found out had been postponed until February 2010. Now that the film is out, I have to admit that I won't be the first in line tonight at the theater. I loved the book. It's a great story; however, we all know that books tend to be better than their cinematic afterthoughts, so I'd now like to postpone the book version of the story from possibly being damaged by watching the movie. Honestly though, I'm not sure if that will actually happen since the buzz I'm hearing today says it is going to be a hit film. Furthermore, I know myself...I'll be jumping out of my seat in the dark theater and peaking through my fingers during certain parts of the movie. The book coming to life on screen, well it brings the movie to life! Enough said. They say that despite the disturbing images, Shutter Island "will make you think more than it makes you jump". I'd love to hear the opinions of anyone out there who decides to see the movie, but promise me you will read the book before, or even after. I promise I will see the movie even if I wait until it is released on DVD so I can sit on my couch with a blanket nearby to cover my eyes.