Unbelievable film. Up there with the best.

Rating: 10/10 (4 July 2012)

Everything is perfect about this film. the shots, setting, story line are all fantastic. But what makes this film truly great is the character Jack Nicholson portrays. The film effectively is the story of this man slowly losing his mind to the spirit of the hotel. As well as being a great idea for a film, this idea is executed perfectly through fantastic directing and acting. The film is successful in bringing its terrifying but somber feel to the audience, which in turn connects the audience right into the story line. It's story line is so immense, that every time I watch, it gets harder and harder to understand, as it's all about a psychotic man smothered in isolation.
It's worth saying again; even if you do not like this genre, you must admire the pure class of the acting in this film. Especially Jack Nicholson.
My favourite film of all time.