Pure Brilliance

Rating: 10/10 (14 June 2008)

Let me start off by saying that this movie is incredible. Kubrick's cinematography is genius. I love it! I find it a bit of a guilty pleasure to uncover all of its enticing secrets and hidden messages. One of my favorites is that in the main title sequence, when Jack is driving the yellow VW, The only other cars on the road are either heading in the other direction or they are stalled. When i pointed this out to someone they said 'maybe its because Kubrick was trying to show that Jack is on a road that will end in tragedy.' (I.E.- The overlook in the beginning at the end of the literal road and the Maze in the end of a figurative one, or a journey.)The use of the newly invented Steady-Cam was fantastically done. In short- I LOVE THE SHINING!!!!! **********(10) out of **********(10)