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RE: I read the book and don't compare books to films: different media.

I really like the book but was able to appreciate the movie as something different. The movie has good points but is also stilted in ways. I do not like Jack's performance -- seems way over the top and probably because it is forced and unnaturally done to force the story pattern. Also Scatman is pretty poor in this movie (and I mean acting-wise). SPOILER For him to come all the way up to end up with an axe in him was one of the stupidest plot points I have ever seen. The Danny finger thing and the redrum certainly were inspired. All the spooks in the Overlook seemed like some plot point Kubrick was trying to create but known only to himself. I preferred the King plot idea that the Hotel really wanted Danny -- The Shining is a scary book.

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