No stars - Ordinary or worse. One star - Good; recommended. Two stars - Great; highly recommended. Three stars - Excellent; essential viewing. Four stars is an extension on three stars, and marks a film of evolving 'depth' over several viewings.
Anyway, I think The Shining is good. I love the tracking shots of the kid on his bike and the difference in sound as he goes over different surfaces.
But after reading your response of the film, I must ask a question: Is it a great film or merely a lesson in how to adapt a gothic novel?
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