The Shining

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Summary: Maximum Suspense!
Review: Kubrick made this a masterpiece. More times than not, Stephen King's books are made into a joke on the big screen. This adaptation was definitely not. Kubrick was thought to be a genious... The Overlook Hotel somewhere in the hills of Colorado - what better place for Nickolson to strut his absolute best work. Shelley Duvall was an excellent choice to play the scatterbrain wife with the wide popping eyes at all the right times. The flashbacks and things little Danny sees really set the stage and without being graphic or gross - totally horrifies you. A few memorable scenes... 1. The Interview, 2. Nicholson is interrupted by Duvall while typing, 3. Nicholson chasing Duvall up the stairs and cornering her in the bathroom, and 4. the chase in the snowy cold garden labyrinth. Do not watch this film alone at night. Classic horror/suspense film that belongs in any movie buff's library.

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Summary: Kubrick masterpiece
Review: Jack Nicholson's finest moments are caught in thisfilm. Stanley Kubrick's finest "on the edge of your seat"film.Full screen version,all it needs is 5.1 or dts although the souundtrack is not that bad as it is.It must have been , since i gave my vhs version to a friend.If you like suspence/thrillers buy this one you won't be disapointed.

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Summary: Another Kubrick masterpiece
Review: The haunting music, the isolated hotel, the splendidly chosen cast, and Kubrick's genius made one of the most eerie and suspensful movies of all time. The beginning sets the stage and slowly takes us into the lonely hotel with just the three human occupants. It is there we start shivering as Jack starts breaking down and the hotel ghosts start making their appearances. I particularly enjoyed Lloyd the bartender and Grady the caretaker. Their impeccable grooming and polite manners disguise their fiendish intent. We get a brief feeling of relief when Scatman Crothers is called in, but that is cancelled when he meets his untimely end. Shelley Duvall was a perfect choice for Jack's wife. She has that vunerable frail look about her and fear faces can convey fear the way she did in some of the key scenes. Watch this movie on a cold night in a dark house alone!

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Summary: Just like the King book.
Review: 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.

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Summary: Unlike any other horror movie
Review: I first read the book, then the movie. I was expecting both to be a lot similar. Although I liked the book, I thought that Stanley Kubrick did an unbelievable job. I think the music was a big part of make this movie work. I wish they had a soundtrack. This movie is definitly unlike any other horror movie. Jack Nicholson was great at acting as a nutcase. Some parts of the movie were hilarious. WENDY! GIMME THE BAT! I would give this movie a shot. It's a classic.

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Summary: a groundbreaking film
Review: wonderfully directed, acted, and written, the shining is a true masterpiece in film. it is one of the few films that can be scary yet not lame. the only thing that could have made it better would be if stephen king actually assisted in writing the screenplay. the movie is far from the book yet it still possesses a certain magnificence. people, quit whining about the DVD's change to 4:3 because THAT WAS THE WAY KUBRICK WANTED IT. the only sad thing about this is that kubrick died before we could get the original ending to the film. but still, it is a classic

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Summary: Kubrick is King
Review: I believe that many of the viewers who have written reviews have either gone into viewing this movie with a preconception of how things are supposed to be, or they have not looked deeply enough to realize the genius of Kubrick's direction in this movie. I believe that the best 'adaptations' are not those that are tightly based on the original novels, but those that have borrowed from the originals and added their own sense of brilliance. This brilliance is recognizable throughout. Every scene in this movie was constructed intentionally, and the use of music, visuals, and time reinforces the psychological effects it has on the viewer. Don't rent or buy this movie expecting Stephen King. This film is totally Kubrick.

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Summary: Great making and movie .
Review: Its a great movie , the scearyest of them all. And the making of the movie is great, its like hidden camera in the hotel the actors just dont seem to care about it . You see them fight and do there monday hings . No smile for the camera like usually. The reason i rate it 4 stars is becouse i cant wach it all alone , at least not when its getting dark. Wanna be afraid . Rent or buy it.

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Summary: It could have been better
Review: The problem with The Shining is that is throws you in at the deep end as soon as you switch on the TV. The main character, who goes crazy, is meant to be affected by the hotel but seems to be crazy before he even arrives! It is more about a guy who just plain old goes under with cabin fever, not some mystical force horror flick. The adaption from King's master piece was disappointing. That said I would love to one day see the director's cut, I think it would do the book far more justice and be a far better film. 3 stars.

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Summary: The Shining
Review: It was okay for it's time but it didn't quite follow the book. However, there was another "The Shining" done for television and I wish they'd put that one on video.