The Martin Scorsese film, Shutter Island, took in a whopping $40 million this weekend. This number tops both opening movie records for the director as well as lead actor Leonardo DiCaprio. Scorsese’s best was around $27 million, set by the film The Departed, which coincidentally starred DiCaprio as well. DiCaprio’s previous best was just over $30 million, set by the film Catch Me If You Can, which was directed by Steven Spielberg. (more…)