Important for its time, and definitely is still pretty eerie today. It just kind of borders on a bit pretentious and the characters seem a little underdeveloped, but it's forgivable, seeing the amount of just plain fun and enjoyment this movie brings.
This review of The Shining (1980) was written by Joseph O on 25 May 2016.
The Shining has generally received very positive reviews.
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