Review of The Shining (1980) by Nola(N)Brams R — 13 Aug 2015
A classic, memorable and humanitarian Stanley Kubrick-creation -- it might not have the universal acclaim from my behalf, but it stands out as a clever, somewhat scary horror flick. It's by all means beautifully directed, clever and of course very memorable with its scary and relatable moments. The Shining isn't just another horror installment, it's much more than that. It got much to tell about the nature of the human self, and its humanitarian aspect like insanity, supernatural phenomenons and obsession. It's also extremely well written and visualized. But it's boring, and less entertaining throughout the whole movie, most of the time. The acting is another aspect, and Shelley Duvall is such a horrible actor. But Jack Nicholson is flawless. So it's an overall boring and slow movie, but that got some scary moments. But it never felt like all the build-ups really payed off, and the climax never comes. But the ending was kinda plot-twisty so it was great! But it's still a boring and slow horror-flick.
6.8/10.
This review of The Shining (1980) was written by Nola(N)Brams R on 13 Aug 2015.
The Shining has generally received very positive reviews.
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