In Reply to: arguably: The Shining, The Dead Zone [nt] posted by ephemere on April 14, 2004 at 15:12:27:
I'd be interested to know who here finds the Kubrick version of The Shiing a great film? SK admited he couldn't develop many of the special effects needed to his satisfaction...and although there are glimpses of scenes that reflect the original ending (the "boiler" scenes)...the "new" ending of the film is very lame (imo).
Jack Nic. is very good in the film, but Shelly Duval? The woman was born to play Olive Oyl, and nothing else.
I remember reading and enjoying the book in paperback form just before the film was released...it mentioned "soon to be major motion picture...dir. by Kubrick, starring Jack Nic." It didn't come any bettr at that time...and I couldn't wait to see it.
I went to a theater the first night it played in town...soooo disapointed! I know there are Kubrick fans who think he could do no wrong...and The Shining has a few good moments...but this thing is flawed by virtually any directorial standard.
Of course, that's my opinion...any others?
REDRUM,Gary
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