Stephen King didn't like The Shining because it wasn't true enough to the source material, and Jack Nicholson's performance was too hammy.

I definitely recall that it wasn't the critical darling you would think it is.

Same with The Shawshank Redemption to an extent. Its myth grew in popularity with repeated viewings and context.

I invoke my right under the 5th amendment of the United States constitution and decline to answer the question.