One of the reasons why Kubrick is one of the greatest filmmakers ever...

Rating: Null/10 (2 July 1999)

'The Shining' is, plainly and simply, one of the best horror movies ever made. It is also the best adaptation of anything that Stephen King ever has written. (Not that 'Maximum Overdrive' was a bad film, or anything ... wait a minute, nevermind.)
This film kept me intrigued and on the edge of my seat at all times. The visuals are AMAZING, from the blood filled elevator to the freaky little girls to the naked corpse -- they were all among the best I've seen in any movie. This can be somewhat expected from Kubrick, a master of the art of motion pictures, but it's surprising even from him. It may possibly be his best film, based on the four or five of his that I've seen...
It's also a very convincing film, which is hard to find in the genre of horror. The acting in this movie is GREAT -- unlike many other movies, you're actually convinced that Nicholson is slowly going insane instead of just blinking a lot more and drooling. You can also feel the fear of his family, who are watching him turn into this monster.
I'm keeping this short and to the point since it's also one of the many films that has been reviewed to death on IMDB, but I will DEFINITELY tell you that it has the b. seal of approval -- rent this now. Own it. Buy me a copy. Trust me, it'll be worth your money.