Tuesday, February 7, 2012

What makes the Shining Shine?


Stanley Kubrick's The Shining was a film that changed the thriller/horror genre forever.  Its considered one of the grandaddies of the modern day cinema and an instant classic.  Kubrick’s interpretation changed the story of a man losing his mind, into a subliminal thrilling joyride to the audience.  The film is full of many subliminal images and metaphors, so there is no real "right" way to view the film, as everyone will have a different interpretation. However some ways to view its meaning are the feminist view, a view on racism towards native Americans and the Constitution, and the power of the human mind and how it can bring nonliving things to life.  The film overall is fantastically well done, Kubrick really knows what he is doing.  With amazing performances, mind bending messages, subliminal onslaught, terrifying music score, uncomfortable camera angels, and a fantastic story this film is well worth seeing.  Its a movie that has left an imprint on me and makes me crave more on the edge of my seat.  I defiantly recommend it.

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