The Shining (1980)

Subject: The Shining (1980) Tue Jun 10, 2008 9:42 pm

How about a really new movie? I just watched this but I'm thinking it over. Review shortly.
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Subject: Re: The Shining (1980) Tue Jun 10, 2008 10:03 pm

Review:

I'm not a fan of horror movies at all, but Kubrick directed this so I thought I'd give it a watch. This was actually quite good and joins Psycho as the only good horror movie I've ever seen.

The film is about a family taking care of a hotel and living in isolation. After that the plot is mostly straightforward although like every Kubrick film I've ever seen there are some rather bizarre moments. The plot leaves quite a bit open to interpretation and doesn't really give a direct answer to most questions, but that's okay. For those that don't really want to pay attention, this film works because the plot is easy to follow. For those that want to study it closely, this film works on a much deeper level so it's good there, too.

This film has three actors who have more than a few minutes of screen time. Jack Nicholson does a very good job, especially as the film progresses. Stephen King (who wrote the book this is based on) suggests Nicholson was a bad choice for the role due to his previous work as a crazy person in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest but I haven't seen that film so I can't comment on this. Shelley Duval plays his wife and I'd say her acting was quite good as well. The other main character was their son played by Danny Lloyd. I don't really care for children at all in movies, but he does a good enough job so I can't complain.

Overall, this was quite good and probably my favorite Kubrick film so far. There are parts that are very strange, but that is to be expected from a Kubrick film. The film is most entertaining and leaves quite a bit of it open to interpretation which leaves open the possibility of repeat viewings.

90/100
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Subject: Re: The Shining (1980) Wed Jun 11, 2008 6:31 am

89

This is a very good movie;

Nicholson is awesome

Subject: Re: The Shining (1980) Wed Jun 11, 2008 6:31 am

Ever see the Film "One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest"?

If not, see it

Subject: Re: The Shining (1980) Wed Jun 11, 2008 7:31 am

When "One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest" came out, my dad (who was a HS teacher) took his psych classes on a field trip to the theater to see this movie. He wanted to open the students eyes to what went on in the minds of the patients! I'm sure this film shocked many of the students! Luckly, psych wards today are mostly NOTHING like what is shown in the movie!

As to The Shining, I give it 85/100

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Subject: Re: The Shining (1980) Wed Jun 11, 2008 8:40 am

I suck at Multitasking!

I need to get back to work! lol!

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Subject: Re: The Shining (1980) Wed Jun 11, 2008 9:01 am

The Shining is an awesome movie, though it does not follow the book all that closely, the basic idea is the same and Nicholson makes it worth it.

I personally liked the mini series they made later with Rebecca DeMornay but I am definately in the minority on that. It followed the book much better and DeMornay is a much better actress than Shelley Duval who annoys the piss out of me.

I give it a 93/100.

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Subject: Re: The Shining (1980) Wed Jun 11, 2008 8:23 pm

I saw this movie when I was just really little and have watched it many time since then. I love this movie. Nicholson was great and I love the freaky child. I give it 91/100 the extra 1 is because they did a simpsons episode based on it.

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Subject: Re: The Shining (1980) Wed Jun 11, 2008 8:33 pm

This is the first movie with FIVE reviews PARTY!

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Subject: Re: The Shining (1980) Tue Aug 05, 2008 4:15 am

I just watched this movie again this morning and wow, Shelley Duvall is a horrible actress LMAO

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Subject: Re: The Shining (1980) Tue Aug 05, 2008 5:34 am

She's about as attractive as 8:30 AM classes are fun.
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She's about as attractive as 8:30 AM classes are fun.

She's about as attractive as 8:30 AM classes are fun.

She's about as attractive as 8:30 AM classes are fun.

She's about as attractive as 8:30 AM classes are fun.

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Subject: Re: The Shining (1980) Tue Aug 05, 2008 11:49 am

That's pretty mean Ryan.
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Subject: Re: The Shining (1980) Tue Aug 05, 2008 11:56 am

She was so horrible in this movie, I couldn't do anything but laugh at her this morning. Rob was like damn woman shut up, but I couldn't help it ashamed

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Subject: Re: The Shining (1980) Tue Aug 05, 2008 1:18 pm

A more modern picture of Shelley