Review of The Shining (1980) by Amjad A — 07 Jul 2013
The Shining is perhaps the most psychologically haunting and complex Kubrick picture ever made. It has enough subliminal and underlining messages that will force it to be analysed for many more years to come. It's a great Kubrick film. Visually stunning, haunting and extremely scary.
Jack Nicholson's performance is incomparable to anything I've ever seen in a film. It's a bone chilling performance. The sheer detail of this film is impeccable.
Stephen King wasn't a fan of this picture and justifiably so, because it didn't outline the themes in the novel. Instead it outlined the themes Kubrick wanted to tackle which was completely different to what King tackled. But on its own merit, it's a spectacular picture. Not the best Kubrick film, but still a great Kubrick film. The Shining is indeed a horror film that is in my top 5 list.
In terms of sheer detail, cinematography, camera shots, acting and suspense, it's Kubrick at his best. But not in the same league as Dr Strangelove or A Clockwork Orange in terms of an all round picture. 4/5.
This review of The Shining (1980) was written by Amjad A on 07 Jul 2013.
The Shining has generally received very positive reviews.
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