'The Shining' redefines the horror genre

Rating: 8/10 (15 August 2009)

Stanley Kubrick is known worldwide for his sci-fi films all of them being massive hits but The Shining is right up there in his list.The movie itself is a revelation.Initially disregarded by critics all over now widely regarded as the greatest horror movie ever made.This was the effect the film had on us.
It's Jack Nicholson all the way.He is terrific as Jack Napier and is venomous in every scene.After his Oscar winning performance in 'One flew over the cuckoo's nest',he carries the film on his own shoulders.Watch it for his sheer energy.His performance is among the finest you'll ever see.