Shutter Island (2010)

Film: Shutter Island
Drink: Black Cherry Rum
Overall: 5.5 out of 6 drinks.
Drinking game:

• Swig for every time Leo remembers something. 
• One drink for every time someone lights up. 
• One drink for every time Leo has a revelation. 
• One Drink the whole thing when there's a sudden twist 
• Take a sip every time dialect from the 1950's comes into play. 
• One Drink every time someone says "Ward C"

"This is a game. All of this is for you. You're not investigating anything. You're a fucking rat in a maze"

If you haven't already gathered I've got an unhealthy obsession with Leonardo DiCaprio, so for tonight's viewing pleasure we'll be watching the suspense-thriller Shutter Island. This is a psychotropic action packed mystery that could very easily be linked in the same genre as Inception.
Directed by the incredibly talented Martin Scorsese, we watch as two detectives arrive on an Island far from land that is meant to hold the criminally insane. Their motivation for this is the disappearance of a woman on the island, who they've been hired to catch.

The drink you'll be enjoying with this film tonight is a tad bit strong, so make sure you've got your alarm set for work tomorrow and we can get started. The poison of choice tonight is a Black Cherry Rum punch. If you've never heard of it, you aren't alone. It isn't a common drink but it is rather tricky to make, so I'll be guiding you through the process.

First lets look at what you'll need:

• 24 oz of 10 Cane Rum (22.99$) 
• 1 Bottle Club soda (chilled) 
• 6 oz Bacardi 151 Proof (23.99$ for a fifth)
• 2 splashes pinapple juice 
• 2 black cherries with pits removed 
• Highball glass 

The film moves rather fast, so lets mix the drink before the film. First you're gonna toss the pineapple juice as the bottom and then add in both of the rums. Preferably the Bacardi first. Afterward place the cherries on opposing sides and squeeze them gently for a slight release. They will continue to provide flavor. Now toss in the chilled club soda for as much as desired and put on the rocks.

Somewhat like this.

The reason behind this drink isn't really the regional aspect, as the film doesn't take place in the Caribbean or any rum centers at all, but rather the taste. When you first sip the drink it hits you strong, the taste lingers before the sweetness really resonates. That fits the idea of this film incredibly well, because rather than knowing exactly what the film is going to be about we're approached rather rapidly by different mysterious encounters. That's the idea behind using such a complicated drink is that after you take one sip you'll easily be able to sip again and taste a different part of the recipe.

Thing's to toast to: 

• Fantastic acting from the whole cast. 
• Leo is very much suited for a 1950's detective role. 
• Interesting debate between surgical vs. psychotropic drugs 
• Crazy patients are disturbing and kind of hilarious. 
• Mysterious Lighthouses are always fun
• A twist ending that puts M. Night Shyamalan to shame. 
• Crazy insane asylum setting complete with failing generators. 
• Pretty emotionally heartbreaking near the end. 

Thing's to look away and drink to:

• Kind of cliche setting and events. 
• While the idea is good it takes a bit to start up. 
• I wouldn't watch if I wanted a happy movie 
• Hopefully you aren't a person who cringes at kids being hurt. 
• The mysterious factor fades the longer the film goes on. 

So while an incredibly fascinating movie, it does have it fair share of downfalls. If you can ignore the cliche moments and work at patient speed then you should have a delightful time drinking to this film. 

Spoiler clip below!