The origin of the Shining, the classic reappearance.

Margaretta 2022-03-21 09:01:52

I give "Doctor Sleep" four stars. It may not be called a true sequel to The Shining, because the style is not so Kubrick, which may be the main reason for its low score; but honestly it may be more in line with Stephen King's expression. The rhythm of the film is not fast, there are no fancy editing, and a considerable amount of ink is used to describe the characters. This is what makes it different from ordinary horror films. The performances of several protagonists are remarkable. In the second half, there are several classic horror scenes, which are a tribute to "The Shining", which may be the reason why its score is not ridiculously low. . . The shades look comfortable and can be seen to want some kind of consistency. The special effects are mediocre, but not a terrible disadvantage for this kind of film. It's worth a look anyway.

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  • Jane 2021-12-01 08:01:29

    He used "The Shining" to attract attention and was also scolded for "The Shining". The three battles in the middle were quite thoughtful, and the little girl was bold and careful, winning pretty. It's just that the villain's strength is too weak, leading to the final battle is not exciting, and the ending is a bit discouraged. In fact, if you remove all the passages about "The Shining", this movie can also be established.

  • Wilfrid 2021-12-01 08:01:29

    There is really no need to expect much of this classic sequel. The narrative following Stephen King’s original worldview cannot satisfy Kubrick’s "The Shining" fans. Various representations and interpretations can only bring demystification and flickering away. Some hazy charm. However, the film did give a lot of sincerity. Many shots were completely reproduced according to the 1980 version of The Shining. Danny was shot with a low camera behind him. Overlook Hotel Ivan sat in the position of Nicholson back then. The sense of fate was dreaming back to the old. Day; but it’s a pity that the most amazing passages of this film are those re-enacted or tribute to the Kubrick Shining. Even the main line of the whole film (the story of a witch who chases and kills a child) gives me the feeling of watching a children's fantasy adventure or a black fairy tale, and there is no new breakthrough in audiovisual language. However, watching this film, on the contrary, can make people reminisce about the charm of Kubrick's adaptation, which is a surprise.

Doctor Sleep quotes

  • Rose the Hat: I see the grease all over you. You don't 'shine' quite the same. Growing up spoils that, I guess.

  • Grampa Flick: We are the True Knot, and we endure.

    Grampa Flick: [Rose chanting her True Knot foreign language] We are the chosen ones.

    Grampa Flick: [Crow Daddy, Diesel Doug, & Apron Annie chanting their own foreign language] We are the fortunate ones.

    Grampa Flick: [Short Eddie, Barry the Chunk, & Silent Sarey chanting their own foreign language] What is tied, cannot be untied.

    Grampa Flick: [when the wind was blowing] Here is a woman. Would she join us? Would she tie her life to our life?

    Short EddieBarry the ChunkSilent Sarey: Yes.

    Rose the Hat: [quietly] Say "yes".

    Snakebite Andi: Yes.

    Rose the Hat: [holds a bottle] This one's special. Her name's Violet. There is not much of her left. And she tastes...

    [opens up the can]

    Rose the Hat: ...like flowers.

    [blows the dust inside of her mouth, then gasps silently, kneels down on her, then breathes in]

    Rose the Hat: Breathe deep.

    [Andi exhales and then blows the dust inside her]

    Rose the Hat: There, embrace it.

    [Andi gasping when wheezing]

    Rose the Hat: Embrace it.

    Snakebite Andi: [gasping loudly then groaning, but still wheezing when Apron Annie and Silent Sarey pushes Andi's stomach while screaming] NO!

    Snakebite Andi: [screaming continues] NOOOOO!

    Snakebite Andi: [Shrieking out loud] AAAAAAH!