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Agent Kay · 11-10-2019, 08:16 AM

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nah

Yah

Way too many long driving shots with no dialogue, and only one needs to be there

Kyle15 · 11-10-2019, 01:27 PM

Wow, the same "too slow" criticism that The Shining has? That bodes very well for me.

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Originally Posted by Agent Kay

Yah

Way too many long driving shots with no dialogue, and only one needs to be there

imsounoriginal · 11-10-2019, 01:28 PM

They could've tightened up the first act just a little bit. That's about it.

Rusty100 · 11-10-2019, 02:56 PM

I loved it. It was very unique, and kept me interested the entire time. I was genuinely interested in the world it/Stephen King has built. As per usual any film criticism along the tines of 'too boring' should be ignored. Always.

Agent Kay · 11-10-2019, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Kyle15

Wow, the same "too slow" criticism that The Shining has? That bodes very well for me.

Great insight.
I don't want it to be garbage like IT.
I want it to be tighter paced

Cherokee Jack · 11-10-2019, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Kyle15

Wow, the same "too slow" criticism that The Shining has? That bodes very well for me.

This is 'King slow', not 'Kubrick slow'. It's the large cast of charismatic characters with distinct roles that draw it out, not slow burn and intentional tedium/banality.

The comparison to IT is legit. Those movies are a better benchmark for enjoying Doctor Sleep than Kubrick's The Shining IMO.

Agent Kay · 11-10-2019, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Cherokee Jack

This is 'King slow', not 'Kubrick slow'. It's the large cast of charismatic characters with distinct roles that draw it out, not slow burn and intentional tedium/banality.

The comparison to IT is legit. Those movies are a better benchmark for enjoying Doctor Sleep than Kubrick's The Shining IMO.

I loved the shining, like Sleep a while bunch and hate IT.
Chapter 2 was the worst film I have seen all year

Cherokee Jack · 11-10-2019, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Agent Kay

I loved the shining, like Sleep a while bunch and hate IT.
Chapter 2 was the worst film I have seen all year

Did you not see MIB: International?

Doctor Sleep is tighter and more visually more interesting than IT: Chapter 2 but they both feel very King to me. I buy that Doctor Sleep works as a continuation of the characters in Kubrick's Shining but the films don't feel very similar beyond that. It also felt like King was using this as a second chance to 'fix' certain things that Kubrick had changed in his adaptation.

Agent Kay · 11-10-2019, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Cherokee Jack

Did you not see MIB: International?

Doctor Sleep is tighter and more visually more interesting than IT: Chapter 2 but they both feel very King to me. I buy that Doctor Sleep works as a continuation of the characters in Kubrick's Shining but the films don't feel very similar beyond that. It also felt like King was using this as a second chance to 'fix' certain things that Kubrick had changed in his adaptation.

Why would I see MIB?

Cherokee Jack · 11-10-2019, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Agent Kay

Why would I see MIB?

Well, why would you see IT: Chapter 2? Several of its issues were present in Chapter 1 after all.

ROSS.T.G. · 11-10-2019, 03:55 PM

I’ll blind buy dis.

Agent Kay · 11-10-2019, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ROSS.T.G.

I’ll blind buy dis.

You don't buy discs tho

ROSS.T.G. · 11-10-2019, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Agent Kay

You don't buy discs tho

RGlenn03 · 11-10-2019, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Agent Kay

You don't buy discs tho

Yes, you do. At least, I do. AND I buy the digital versions because they usually come out first.

The Debts · 11-10-2019, 09:55 PM

Honestly thought this was an excellent sequel and one of the best of year. Sucks it's bombing at the box office but delighted it got made anyway. Will gladly get a copy because this seems like the sort of film that benefits from rewatches. And as suggested by my girlfriend (who really dug it too), a double bill with this and the original Shining would make for an interesting viewing just to see how much Doctor Sleep complements the first film.

Raphdude · 11-10-2019, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by The Debts

Honestly thought this was an excellent sequel and one of the best of year. Sucks it's bombing at the box office but delighted it got made anyway. Will gladly get a copy because this seems like the sort of film that benefits from rewatches. And as suggested by my girlfriend (who really dug it too), a double bill with this and the original Shining would make for an interesting viewing just to see how much Doctor Sleep complements the first film.

I thought the film was excellent and saw it twice today

Thought the film was very respectful of Kubrick's movie. Had wide grins on my face multiple times thorughout the film.

4K UHD BD pre-ordered!!

Jumpman · 11-11-2019, 12:34 AM

Superb picture. Thematically rich and expertly executed.

Dubstar · 11-11-2019, 05:34 PM

I only heard this in 5.1 - but oh my God - the Atmos mix must be excellent as well

Chaotic · 11-11-2019, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Dubstar

I only heard this in 5.1 - but oh my God - the Atmos mix must be excellent as well

It certainly is

Pieter V · 11-12-2019, 02:16 PM

High-res:

11-10-2019, 01:28 PM	#63
imsounoriginal Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:NYC 4K collection:320 Blu-ray collection:946 DVD collection:70 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:59	They could've tightened up the first act just a little bit. That's about it.

11-10-2019, 02:56 PM	#64
Rusty100 Power Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Blu-ray reviews:1	I loved it. It was very unique, and kept me interested the entire time. I was genuinely interested in the world it/Stephen King has built. As per usual any film criticism along the tines of 'too boring' should be ignored. Always.

11-10-2019, 03:55 PM	#71
ROSS.T.G. Blu-ray Champion Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Ontario, Canada 4K collection:393 Blu-ray collection:1549 Blu-ray reviews:16	I’ll blind buy dis.

11-10-2019, 09:55 PM	#75
The Debts Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Jun 2013 Location:ME 4K collection:55 Blu-ray collection:332 DVD collection:181 MA collection:143 Digital collection:211 iTunes collection:147 Prime collection:122 Blu-ray reviews: 5	Honestly thought this was an excellent sequel and one of the best of year. Sucks it's bombing at the box office but delighted it got made anyway. Will gladly get a copy because this seems like the sort of film that benefits from rewatches. And as suggested by my girlfriend (who really dug it too), a double bill with this and the original Shining would make for an interesting viewing just to see how much Doctor Sleep complements the first film.

11-11-2019, 12:34 AM	#77
Jumpman Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Durham, NC 4K collection:55 Blu-ray collection:110 DVD collection:7 Digital collection:230 iTunes collection:1784 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:39	Superb picture. Thematically rich and expertly executed.

11-11-2019, 05:34 PM	#78
Dubstar Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:down at Fraggle Rock Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:201 Blu-ray collection:1953 DVD collection:304 MA collection:4 Digital collection:33 Trading Score:29	I only heard this in 5.1 - but oh my God - the Atmos mix must be excellent as well

11-12-2019, 02:16 PM	#80
Pieter V Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:The Netherlands Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:14	High-res:

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