Magnificently Intense!!!

Rating: 8/10 (24 August 2002)

In my opinion this is one of Stanley Kubrick's greatest film, alongside A Clockwork Orange. Not only because it follows a story-line that appeals to a mainstream audience, but also due to the intense, mind-blowing performance from Jack Nicholson. The Man Was Nuts!!! Kubrick films are always something special because you know each scene was probably filmed over fifty times before the director and actors were happy. As well I love the many tracking shots using the steadicam scattered throughout the film. Plus the location the movie is shot at, genuinely creepy. If you want a psychological horror film and not a slasher movie, check out The Shining. (8 out of 10)