The Shining (DVD)

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Stephen king fans beware.

2 Apr 28th, 2003

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Worth it just to see jack nicklson at his best .

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Let down after reading the book .

Recommendable: No 

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Review rated by 7 Ciao members on average: somewhat helpful

I had read the book and wanted to see if the film was close to it,it wasn't.In the book wendy is a strong woman in the film she is so weak it is anoying.The story line is very close to the book and it would have been a great film had they not ruined it with the wrong protral of the characters.It isn't a very scary film more werid than scary and I found I could not keep my eyes on the screen.I am glad that I watched it as it is now a cult classic,but wished it had been more close to the books characters.The boy Danny was not given enough lines for us to get to know him well and he was a main character in the book. 

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MandyMinx

MandyMinx

28.04.2003 21:46

I have to agree with you, although the film was entertaining I found the mini series that was made of this was more in tune with the book.Ypu need a lot more information here if you want top ratings.Let me know if you add anymore...Mandxx

pumfster

pumfster

28.04.2003 20:29

Have to agree with you. All of his films are a let down as the books are so good. To get a higher rating though, you must add more details to your ops. If you do update then leave me a message and I will gladly re-read/re-rate.

surveyroman

surveyroman

28.04.2003 20:22

Hey m8 read my massage in your guest book before you write more opininons thanx m8:)

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