The Shining
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Movie Reviews of The Shining
Movie Review: Shining DVD quality
Summary: 5 Stars
I just wanted to say that this is a great movie, but also wanted to comment on the DVD and the quality of the picture. Kubrick is known for his excellent lighting in his movies. The shining is no exception, and the DVD's quality in fullscreen, is stunning and super clear. If you get a chance, watch this movie on a computer's DVD player with a 17 inch monitor. The clarity over a normal TV is amazing. That is because the computer's DVD player plays the DVD in progressive scan mode which is what HDTV's use. Normal DVD players use what is called "interlaced" which is not nearly as clear. Its a real treat to watch on a PC.Movie Review: Psycological Thriller -- One of My Top 5 of All Time!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is one of the best movies that I have ever seen. It is not to be appriciated for a horror film -- if you're looking for cheap Haloween thrills, then this isn't want you want. This is an intelligent look at the psychological breakdown of a man in a haunted hotel... This film should be regarded as a masterpiece on its own, seperate from the novel. It is wonderful to see a horror film without cheap suspense and silly thrills. This film is terrifying on a much more intellectual level...
It has subtle humor and twisted psychology, but lacks the traditional gore associated with the horror genere. Get this film today!
Movie Review: The Original Film
Summary: 5 Stars
When I first saw this film in 1980 at the theatre, I saw it opening night, when I saw it again very soon thereafter, something had changed. There was a 2 minute scene between the scene where Jack Torrance freezes at the end, and the shot of the picture of the guests from the hotel in the early 1900's. This scene was of Mr. Ullman visiting Wendy and Danny in the hospital, telling them how sorry he was about what happened. I believe this was the only scene cut from the original film distributed by Kubrick (re-cut within the first week of release). Just thought you all might be interested; hopefully its on the new DVD. :-)Movie Review: Do not watch this one alone!
Summary: 5 Stars
The Shining is the best scary movie of all time! The movie is so twisted that it makes you cringe for more! Nicholson is outstanding- he plays his part with so much fire that it is hard to tell that he is sane at all. The Shining is not your run of the mill Mike Myers movie, but a pyschological thriller that sets your mind on a roller coaster of delightful horror and intrigue. The ending leaves you in a somewhat confused, but fearful way that makes you want to watch the movie over and over again. The Shining has the perfect mix of drama, action, humor, and horror that is by far, the best Stephen King story there is!Movie Review: Just like the King book.
Summary: 5 Stars
I disagree with many here who reserve praise from this film because it doesn't hold true to the King book. Simpleminded adherence to a manuscript plotline is a sure way to kill a book adaptation. This movie is in its own league above all others in its accurate portrayal of the feel, the prescient atmosphere, and the palpable enveloping terror that surrounds the family in the Overlook (not to mention myself when I read the book). To whine about it not including every occurence in the book is peurile King fanboy nonsense. If that's what you want, rent the 1997 TV movie. I hear Rebecca DeMornay is a hoot.