The narrative twist in Shutter Island is one that baffled me. So many ideas went through my head about what was really going on, that it was almost as if I was being intoxicated by the hallucinogenic drugs as well. The film deals with a tragic story about a man who is so out of his mind with guilt and remorse that he makes a completely different version of his life, that envisions himself as a hero. Although, there are cracks that rise to the surface as the film goes on, such as anagrams and nightmares that are actually a reality. Martin Scorsese considers the toll that a loved one’s mental illness takes on a person, and how that can cause a knock-on effect. There are so many twists that change our perception on the story throughout the film that it is hard to differentiate what’s real and what isn’t. And I guess that’s exactly what Teddy Daniels is feeling as well. The use of close ups ultimately side us with him, even if he isn’t wholly good or bad. Making us question where we stand and what reality we specifically want for Teddy. Personally, even after watching it I am still undecided about what is the truth, because the narrative is so messed up that I don’t know who or what to trust.