The Shining [HD DVD]

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Customer Reviews:

Why Nicholson is the face of horror [Posted on 2008-07-31]
It might be hard to tell if he's really acting or just being himself. Jack Torrance. . .aka Jack Nicholson, the winter caretaker for the Overlook Hotel, descends into madness as he succumbs to the psychic presences in the hotel - and it's a delightful transformation! Stephen King's novel is closely followed, despite a few glaring omissions that might even have pushed Jack's character too far off the deep end to be tolerable. An eerie and inspiring film for any dark night!

Jack Nicholson rules!! [Posted on 2008-08-10]
Ok, this is the real deal. I have never seen a better horror performance since this movie. Jack Nicholson creates a very spooky enviroment around the creepy hotel in the middle of nowhere. The extra content is pretty cool too. Two thumbs up! You cant get any better than this in the genre.

This shine needs some polish [Posted on 2008-08-12]
Yes Kubrick was a great director but this was a mess of a miss. Read the book and see why all the real horror did not make it to the screen. The movie had way too much lighting in it to be scary as well. When I saw this in the theatres everyone booed the anti-climactic end. Kubrick never learned how to make a great horror film. Jack Nicholson over-acting all over the place does not make a great film. If there was ever a reason for Hollywood to re-make a horror film ah la The Omen.....well lets go-Im waiting. Just not Tom Cruise. Boooo!!!!!

Bought a used DVD of the Shining [Posted on 2008-08-23]
The owner selling the product was teriffic. I'm talking about exemplary in all departments. The DVD's are flawless for being used. The delivery was on time, and the exchange of $$ was no problem.

Let's talk Duval, Shelley that is [Posted on 2008-08-28]
This film will pull you in from the very first scene. The cinematography rivals ANY work done today on film. The scenic landscape in it's cold tone will set you up for a good haunt. The desolation is practically a character in-and-of itself. This film is an abyss. It falls from grace to a level never reached in cinema with the charcters, the setting, the lighting, the blocking and the set decoration.

Although Nicholson's performance is superb, it is ON point: I think the supporting cast is far better, that is saying so much btw. Duvall's performance is so believable that one cannot help but be mesmerized by the on screen performance. Danny Lloyd's performance is one of the greatest child performances ever filmed. His affect, not words, bring his character into a realm of existence not seen by a young actor in Hollywood today.

This film captures the past and future. The foreboding feeling will come over you quick and strong. This film is the truest of horror: You will be frightened, yet not head to the vomitorium.

I'm not certain who to thank for this great film, Kubrick or the cast and those behind the scenes. It is NOT fair to judge this film against the novel: The film is FAR superior. Great job to all involved.

Perfect films like this only come along once in a "blue moon". If you've not seen it, buy it! If you own it, watch it again.

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