Review of The Shining (1980) by Spacecaptain — 03 Aug 2011
One of the most over-rated horror pictures, yet based on one of Stephen King's finest novels. How could it go wrong? The primary problem is that the film simply isn't scary. I'll give it creepy, but only mildly.
And only one scene stands out as being anything close to King's vision of supernatural fear ("Room 237"). Sure Nicholson is fun, and really, the cast is fine. But the secondary problem this film has is a critical fail: the movie's aim and thrust is completely muddled.
This review of The Shining (1980) was written by Spacecaptain on 03 Aug 2011.
The Shining has generally received very positive reviews.
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