Overrated

Rating: 5/10 (20 September 2009)

I was hugely disappointed by this film, especially as it frequently ranks as no.1 on any list of horror films. Watching it reminded me of the first time I saw Scarface and the underwhelming reaction it provoked. It strikes me as being a film people profess to be great because of its cult image and because the older kids at school said it was good when it came out. It's not. Jack Nicholson is a terrible actor completely lacking in subtlety, although having said that at least his performance provokes some feeling, I really didn't care by the end of the film if the little kid and his wife died or not. It is a shame because about half way through the film I thought it was about to get going and then it just whimpers. Such was my upset at how poor the film was that I set up this account to post my feelings, if you are looking to watch a scary psychological film and are being recommended the Shining don't waste your time. I have seen scarier things in my toilet.