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Rating: 10/10 (9 December 2019)

The Shining is mysterious and thrilling in all that it is and all other theories aside, this film makes references to the Native American's history, the intentions of the white man, and portrays the theme of family. The Shining is an 80's horror film that terrified it's audiences in the film's prime. I personally enjoyed watching The Shining because of all of its unique characteristics. This film is so well known and honorably awarded that plenty of critics have analyzed this film down to the credits. There are many theories that revolve around The Shining regarding what the movie is and isn't trying to tell us. When analyzing this film there were many references of Native Americans and their culture throughout the movie. I liked how Kubrick incorporates some history into the deeper meaning of the movie. Symbolism is used constantly throughout the whole film to relate the mass genocide of the Native Americans. Kubrick incorporated many symbols into this film as does every good director. Through these symbols he is trying to communicate a deeper meaning to the audience throughout the film. The Shining is more so about the murder of an entire race of the Native Americans rather than the overlying story that we see in the film, which is a family man's murderous rampage. The Native Americans were massacred on their very own land that was taken from them by the white man. The famous scene of blood pouring out of the elevator doors contains a much deeper meaning as there are many elements of this scene viewers can pick apart. The blood gushing out of the elevator doors is a symbol for all of the Native American blood that has been shed on American soil. Kubrick is trying to convey the evils of the white man to the audience in the storyline he has created. The deeper meaning is in fact the murderous ways of the white man and their reluctance to acknowledge what they have done to the Native Americans. The U.S. government not only pushed the American Indians off of their land, but they also enforced Religious Crime Codes. The other thing that Kubrick made prominent in The Shining is the prevailing theme of the attack on the modern family. This shows us the main idea that Kubrick is trying to make the audience understand and remember. The storyline is all about a family searching for unity and that is not what they get at all when they get to the Overlook Hotel. This hotel is not any ordinary hotel it comes with a history and a fate that is destined to tear apart anyone who dares to stay there. Being at this hotel Jack and his family were almost looking for a refreshing start but instead it was their worst nightmare. The Shining's whole story is about attacking the idea of the modern family. This is clearly shown as the family is torn apart at the Overlook Hotel resulting in Jack's complete downfall that ultimately killed him. Stanley Kubrick's film The Shining is a very intriguing and controversial film. He incorporated Native American History, the Englishmen's disregard, and the overall theme of family into The Shining in a brilliant way. All of the elements in this film truly speak numbers about the production of and how it has been remembered all of these years. Even though this film is good there are some things that aren't my favorite. In the film I wasn't very fond of how Kubrick made the scenes cut out into darkness then to another scene because the darkness would last more than a brief second which made the transitions not look as smooth. Other than that, The Shining is a unique film and many people have their own views on this movie, but what I got from the movie was a great watching experience. I definitely recommend this movie for anyone to watch because it is a must see!