The Shining (1980) Film Review

This is a review of Stanley Kubrick's horror classic The Shining. I also focus on the 2 disc special edition dvd.

DVD Special Features:-

Disc 1 - Commentary by steadycam inventor and film historian
Theatrical Trailer

Disc 2 - 'The Making of The Shining' with optional commentaries
Three Featurettes

Audio - 5.1 Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio - 1.78:1 Widescreen

Recorded 1.15 Saturday 25th April 2009

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[JAMESTALKALOT]

I really want to get this but this is not the full version is it? It's about 30 mins or more shorter than the US version?

Have you seen the long cut of the movie and if so what's better?

[mwhite148]

Yes, unfortunately this is shorter than the US version. It's a shame that they didn't include the longer cut with around 30 mins more footage.

I saw the extended cut on Sky Movies and I must admit it was a better film. It's got a few more scenes which better explain how Jack has always been a bit crazy. The extended cut is def. worth checking out, but u might need to go R1 to get it.

[Entertainment640]

@hugedonglongshlong Me too, I guess it is because there are movies now that are a lot more violent and scary, such as Saw, Shutter Island and The Human Centipede. But to be honest, the classics are much scarier than most of the recent bullshit.

[hugedonglongshlong]

i have the 1 disk white box uk edition and it's rated 18

[TheMcoleman148]

im getting the 2 disc special edition tommorow in glasgow :)