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1. Casey Cummings 02.11.13 / 10pm

   ive heard of this film before but never gotten the chance to watch it. Thank you for the wonderful review on the film. i need to see it!
2. Melanie McComb 02.11.13 / 10pm

   Your review gave a good discription of this movie. I was hoping to see this movie again. I think Stanley Kubrick is a visionary genius. Good job!
3. Gabriella Hernandez 03.17.13 / 1pm

   I think this review is a nice concise description of the synopsis. If I had not yet seen the film, I would want to now. The Shining is probably one of my favorite films. I do agree that Stanley Kubrick is spot on when it comes to great camera work and cinematography. Kubrick was a perfectionist when it came to scenes and the way they were captured. His great attention to detail is apparent in many of his films and particularly in The Shining. Many iconic scenes from The Shining are constantly being referenced to as great, classic work in the film world.
4. Halie Sila 03.22.13 / 5pm

   The Shining is one of my favorite horror films and is a classic horror film that will be around for many years. I was pretty young when I first watched this film and I was terrified but I couldn’t turn it off and to this day I am still terrified when I watch it but I have to keep watching. Jack Nicholson was excellent in this film but I loved Danny Lloyd just as much, especially the shots of him riding his tricycle down the hallways in the hotel. This was a great description of the film and if you haven’t seen it yet I definitely recommend it.
5. Alan Aguilar 03.22.13 / 7pm

   This review in my opinion is very on point. The shining is a classic horror film and is one of my favorites as well. Although the film is quite old, I was very entertained throughout the film and was pretty startled when things got intense. I will admit their were certain scenes where I looked away from the T.V. because I was scared. My favorite scene in the movie would be when Jack is breaking down the bathroom door to kill his wife and he sticks his head through the door and yells “Here’s Johnny.” Thats one quote from the movie that I will always remember
6. Dylan Laicher 03.22.13 / 9pm

   The Shining is a great film, and one of my favorite roles of Jack Nicholson. This is a great review that gives a thorough and descriptive summary of the plot, and also draws readers into actually watching the film. The Shining is truly terrifying, but as the review mentions, it takes the audience on a spectacular adventure. I agree that the different camera angles used in the film are very interesting and something to be noticed. Kubricks use of obscure cinematography adds to the tone of the film, as well as draws the audiences attention in even more to the screen. The Shining is definitely a classic and well made horror movie that all movie lovers should watch.
7. Tyler Rowland 04.30.13 / 1pm

   While the review suffices, it does not describe the power and essence placed upon the film by Kubrick- from cinematography to mise-en-scene, this film is an example of directorial genius.

   WIth that being said- how cool was it to see this on the big screen? Possibly a once in a lifetime deal. The use of space really plays a bigger factor than I thought when watching it in a theater. It’s one thing to see it on television at home, but the large setting transformed into epic proportions as it seems like the space is exponentially bigger.

   This is one of the greats to watch for a very visual experience.

   Good times. I can’t wait to see what Warner archives is going to have for us next year.
8. Ashley Hollett 10.12.17 / 8pm

   Hi Mitchell,
   Your summary and analysis of the film are dead on. The acting from Jack Nicholson and directing from Stanley Kubrick are phenomenal. Since I was a child I was a horror fanatic and I would have to say this is one of my favorites, besides The Exorcist. In my opinion Shelley Duvall does mediocre acting during the film, while Jack Nicholson pulls it all together. He was the best actor for this role because of his acting skills and his menacing crazy looking eyebrows and smile. The camera angles, the lighting, and the music with the terrifyingly gaudy color choice of the rooms helped tie the movie into the perfect horror film.
9. Gayana Igityan 10.18.19 / 7pm

   Your review is really great, the only thing that I think was captured wrong is that Danny started communicating with “Tony” after the family moved to the “Overlook”. Danny always had his invisible friend Tony who warned him about things to come, not to mention Danny’s ability to speak with the chef before evil things started unfolding. Everything else you got right, Jack thought this job will be his chance for rehabilitation, to stop drinking, and get his life together. Instead, the hotel used Jack’s demons to drive him crazy with full readiness to murder his family for a drink.
10. Erin Lazaro 06.06.20 / 4pm

    While reading your review, I thought it was very insightful! I appreciated how you kept the story and plot short and brief in your review. I agree that Jack Nicholson displayed his spectacular acting. Although most would find his acting over exaggerated I think it helps push the horror in the story and the visual effect of the characters development. The mise-en-scène overall helps distinguish the different fears in each room and the relationship of the characters. The visual pattern of using the color red stood out seeing as it is a bold color. I think the purpose of the use of the red was to demonstrate the bad energy the Overlook hotel has inside, which later causes Jack Torrance to lose his mind. This film has become a classic horror film that I don’t think people will ever stop referencing.
11. Irais Pacheco 10.21.21 / 1pm

    I like how your summary and review of this film is short and easy to understand. I like how you mentioned that there are many different camera angles used throughout the film. The scene where Danny is riding his tricycle especially stands out to me. The way that this scene was shot created a feeling of fear among the audience. The way that the camera follows Danny down the hall keeps the audience on edge. I think that the sound also contributed to the mise-en-scène of the film. The choice of music really helps contribute to the suspense and build it throughout the film. I agree with you, this story really does take the audience on an adventure.

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