The Shining (1980)

[Mr. Al]

This is an A+ worthy pick up! And it's widescreen to boot!

Redrum is all that I'm gonna say!!

[darkpoet25]

For anyone who hasn't seen Ghost Hunters on Sci-Fi they went and investigated the Stanley Hotel where Stephen King stayed to write the Shining. Very cool epsiode if you get a chance to see it.

[MCWHAMMER]

Originally Posted by Marcusarilius

Heres the thing... It is a Kubrick movie which moves too slow for the short attension span theater crowd. I will tell you to buy it if you own it and are familiar with the movie. It is worth the BD up-grade. But if you have never sat down and watched it... well, at your own risk apparently as some here did not like 2001 or even Blade Runner which is beyond my understanding if you are a film buff.

Good analysis I know exactly what you mean. I bought Blade Runner having not ever seen it. I was very impressed by the movie itself, but have not gotten around to the special features yet. I loved it.

Like I said, it seems like every time it came on TV, I managed to flip to it at the same parts, and I was like 'geez, when am I going to actually see the full movie?' So, I think it's about time I watched it. Probably should of taken advantage of one of the BOGO's with it. I need to check and see if it is still available on one of them (Amazon?)

[ps3andlovinit]

Originally Posted by BlueNeon

Just an eire feeling through the whole film.

What you said nails it for me ... this is the only time a movie captured the real essence of a King novel IMO. All the others may have been truer to the story etc .. but this one got the soul and feel.

Dead Zone was the only other translation into a movie that I really enjoyed ... due to the acting.

[Rustmonsteru]

PQ is good.
Cinematography is good.
Jack Nicholson is good.
The film is just good.

...and who doesn't love Scatman Crothers?

[Mr. Al]

Originally Posted by ps3andlovinit

Dead Zone was the only other translation into a movie that I really enjoyed due to the acting.

Another kickass King flick! Even the TV series is pretty good.

[Marcusarilius]

Originally Posted by MCWHAMMER

Good analysis I know exactly what you mean. I bought Blade Runner having not ever seen it. I was very impressed by the movie itself, but have not gotten around to the special features yet. I loved it.

Like I said, it seems like every time it came on TV, I managed to flip to it at the same parts, and I was like 'geez, when am I going to actually see the full movie?' So, I think it's about time I watched it. Probably should of taken advantage of one of the BOGO's with it. I need to check and see if it is still available on one of them (Amazon?)

Thats a good start if you liked BR. Jack Nickolson's performance would receive an easy Oscar win if it were not in a horror movie. I think you will find it very worth the purchase. "Mr. Hollerand? Whats in room 237?"

[jorg]

(sounds like a realy stupid and gay question but) dose it have fancy menues and fetures?

[Mermen79]

Yay, I ordered this last week so I'm really glad that people here say it's a good buy. I think this film is a horror classic and a unique version of the novel. I'd say it's one of the best horror films.

P.S. Anyone recognise my avatar?

[DeeChizzle]

I haven't seen it in a while, but I remember it being a a very disturbing movie and I mean that in a good way.

[Blu-Raider]

My first two Blus -- 2001 and The Shining.

Both great films.

[richard lichtenfelt]

Rush out and buy it now.

Just don't try to use the Snowcat to get to the store or you've got a big surprise coming to you.

[blacknation]

buy that movie now....

[topdolla69]

Originally Posted by richard lichtenfelt

Rush out and buy it now.

Just don't try to use the Snowcat to get to the store or you've got a big surprise coming to you.

****ing hilarious man. But it really is great, when I was a kid I loved to watch these horror movie, but this was the only one that scared the shyte out of me, literally. I had to send alot of underoos out to wash because of it, naw just messing around.
BTW, Kevin Bacon wasn't in the tv version, it was that dude from Wings

[sowecrazy]

yeas this movie is awsum, totally worth the buy, great PQ and AQ, great acting.

[Scapp70]

I've written a review of the Blu-Ray version of The Shining right here in case you want to read it, sorry if it's a bit long

The Shining

[phlydude]

If you don't buy this movie, you will have to be "corrrrrrrected"

"All work and no play make Jack a very dull boy"...yeah, it comes from this movie

[hughring]

Oh if you haven't seen it yet, take advantage of that and make a major event out of it! Make a major bowl of popcorn, set your lighting, settle into a nice poofy chair, late at night and just watch the hell out of the thing. Its going to be a great experience. Its one of my top 10 favorite movies!

[gvortex7]

First of all, the movie is an absolute masterpiece as most Kubrick films are, and second of all the PQ is excellent. This is the best representation of this movie so far.

One thing to remember about Kubrick films in general is that they sometimes tend to unfold a little slowly and seem kind of dreamy and disconnected from reality. His movies do not follow any regular patterns that most other movies tend to. He makes you think in ways a few other modern movies do.

I hope that's your cup of tea, otherwise you may find yourself to be bored when watching his movies.

[JAGUAR1977]

Must be weird, I don't like any of Kubricks movies.