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This DVD contains, in my opinion, the definitive version of 'The Shining', Stephen King's acclaimed masterpiece.
This version is faithful to the actual events of the book and as a result, tension and suspense is created effortlessly and a far deeper sense of actually being there at The Overlook with the Torrances is acheived when compared with Stanley Kubrick's own film version of the story.
The story will have you hooked. Whereas in the opening scenes, the Torrances are portrayed as your average working-class family, it soon becomes apparent that the young boy, Danny, has a supernatural talent (the ability to 'shine' that allows him to see into the future) and it is not long before the family are staying in a vast, empty hotel that holds many dark and scary secrets.
So, if you've read the book and want more or even if you just want a chilling and disturbing film, look no further than Stephen King's 'The Shining'.
I see you've posted this as a DVD review, but you've not mentioned the DVD features. Are there any extras? If so, what are they and are they any good? If you add to this, or if you change it to be posted as a "Film Only" review, which can be done by accessing "edit review" above the review and changing the drop down menu under the "Which format are you reviewing?" question at the bottom, please let me know and I'll re-rate.
I see you've posted this as a DVD review, but you've not mentioned the DVD features. Are there any extras? If so, what are they and are they any good? If you add to this, or if you change it to be posted as a "Film Only" review, which can be done by accessing "edit review" above the review and changing the drop down menu under the "Which format are you reviewing?" question at the bottom, please let me know and I'll re-rate.
rican television, that bears very little resemblance to the 1980 Stanley Kubrick version. Which is not surprising since Kubrick practically threw out most of King's nove...
rican television, that bears very little resemblance to the 1980 Stanley Kubrick version. Which is not surprising since Kubrick practically threw out most of King's nove...
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03.01.2009 19:50
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14.07.2008 20:52
I see you've posted this as a DVD review, but you've not mentioned the DVD features. Are there any extras? If so, what are they and are they any good? If you add to this, or if you change it to be posted as a "Film Only" review, which can be done by accessing "edit review" above the review and changing the drop down menu under the "Which format are you reviewing?" question at the bottom, please let me know and I'll re-rate.
14.07.2008 20:52
I see you've posted this as a DVD review, but you've not mentioned the DVD features. Are there any extras? If so, what are they and are they any good? If you add to this, or if you change it to be posted as a "Film Only" review, which can be done by accessing "edit review" above the review and changing the drop down menu under the "Which format are you reviewing?" question at the bottom, please let me know and I'll re-rate.