What an excellent film. Any die hard Jack Nicholson fan will find no fault with this. From the writer Stepen King you are pretty much guarenteed a good film, although I have to say I preferred the book. Nicholson is always a pleasure to watch, however I found some of the supporting actors rather false, but not enough to spoil it for me. This film terrified me as a child but not the same effect as an adult. I would reccomend this to any first timer.The unforgettable scene of Nicholson axing the door down and saying "Heres Johnny" is a classic movie moment.To summarise I would definately read the book first and then watch the film but like I said, don't be put off if you are not a book worm.This film has all it needs......JACK NICHOLSON.
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Soho_Black 03.05.2007 13:37
I see you've posted this as a DVD review, but you've not mentioned the DVD. 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.
kineticspade 26.04.2007 00:21
you need to add alot more information to get higher ratings have alook at other reviews to see where you can improve if you add to it let me know i will gladly re rate
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