well-made horror film with a scenic touch

Rating: 8/10 (12 November 2000)

The Shining is an exceptional film adapted from Stephen King's novel,but with a completely different ending,and even some different twists before the conclusion.All in all,this film was extremely well made,well acted,and put together in such a way that the viewer is entranced in the atmosphere.This is a first-class horror film.Many critic's expressed lackluster reviews of the film,right down to the performance of Jack Nicholson.To me that is all inconceivable,since this movie has everything you need in a good horror excursion.The cinematography was incredible,and add that to an expertly creepy musical score and you have a true classic. Every film has its flaws,and the highly praised Halloween is full of them.Perhaps the best,most likable part of the Shining is Jack Torrence's (Nicholson's character) progressive slip into wicked madness.There are so many classic scenes in this movie.This a must see for any scrupulous horror fan.