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The Shining [Blu-ray]

Jack Nicholson , Stanley Kubrick    Suitable for 15 years and over   Blu-ray
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (174 customer reviews)
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  • Actors: Jack Nicholson
  • Directors: Stanley Kubrick
  • Format: Blu-ray
  • Language: English
  • Subtitles: English, Spanish, French
  • Dubbed: French, Spanish
  • Region: All Regions (Read more about DVD/Blu-ray formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 1.85:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: Warner Home Video
  • Run Time: 144 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (174 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000UJ48WC
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 9,310 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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45 of 46 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Film, Great Blu Ray Conversion 2 Jun 2008
Format:Blu-ray
We all know it's a great film so instead of me going on about that or how average the cover looks(!), I'll talk about what you're spending the extra £'s on, the Blu Ray conversion.... There have been a number of older films that have been put on to Blu Ray which, simply, have been very poor (see my review on Bullitt (another Warner title FYI)). The point of Blu Ray should be to showcase the very best in picture and audio quality that is currently available. Thankfully, this title has converted very well. The picture quality is exceptional, it makes a 28yr old film look very recent. Jack has never looked so maniacal! And again, the audio quality just brings a whole new experience to the film, adding an even darker edge than you were previously aware of.

I'd fully recommend the Blu Ray version of the film, top marks.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By Mr. M. A. Reed TOP 1000 REVIEWER VINE™ VOICE
Format:Blu-ray
After thirty two years, finally, I get to see my favourite film of all time on the silver screen. And, for the first time in Britain, it's the original 'Directors Cut' of "The Shining" that he released in the US. : To say that Kubrick was hampered is a fallacy, he repaced the film for a shorter running time and took 32 brutal minutes out for the European release, which only now has officially been seen in the UK.

Not that I haven't seen it. The Kubrick fan would have been stunned in 1993, when Central Television in the Midlands - where I was living at the time - broadcast, unannounced, the full 144 minute version of the film in the middle of the night. I was sat there at the time, goofing off in my summer holidays, jaw aghast at the new scenes I'd never seen before, that I never knew existed, that quickly became part of the fabric of my world.: no longer did the conversation end when Wendy entered the Ballroom, it carried on long past. No longer did the momentary confusion at the climax seem so brief, but became longer and more intricate. The whole film was richer and stronger and more luxariant, and it was only in 2001, with the advent of DVD, I managed to own a non-grainy, non off-air broadcast. The first DVD I bought was an unrated US import - and I bought a special hacked DVD player to watch it : a poorly transferred 4:3 DVD with the barest of transfer, and visible, noticable hairs, pops, and crackles on the print. And it still looked amazing.

Looking at the European version now, Kubricks cuts seem arbitrary, graceless, and obvious. Scenes where transitions, fades, and rich dialogue were paced are castrated. The dialogue cuts mid sentence.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it, repeatedly 20 May 2010
By G. RUBY
Format:Blu-ray
OK, so, you all know the film, I just thought I'd get my two pennys worth. Yes, it's the best it has looked. The picture's sharper, the colours are much bolder and it just looks far superior. If you've got the DVD, have a Blu-ray player, and have been considering upgrading, then do it. I ummed and arred over it for ages, then eventually got it.

You won't be disappointed.
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25 of 27 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Essential Viewing 23 Aug 2004
Format:DVD
'The Shining' on DVD is essential viewing, not only because the film itself is one of the most beautifully shot horror classics of all time, but also because it comes accompanied by a wonderful documentary. 'The Making of The Shining' provides a rare insight into director Stanley Kubrick ('A Clockwork Orange') and also features actors Jack Nicholson and Shelley Duvall at work on set, both in and out of character. From this invaluable footage, you will learn to admire those who do the business behind the scenes and gain a good appreciation for what it takes to create a masterpiece.

As a movie, The Shining is thoroughly watchable from start to finish. Jack Nicholson steals the show as the ex-alcoholic, ex-teacher who is looking for solitude for a 'writing project', and the Overlook Hotel appears to be just what he is looking for as he pitches in as caretaker during the snowbound winter months. Joining him at the Overlook are his wife Wendy (Duvall) and his talented son Danny (Lloyd), whose special ability to 'shine' causes him to fear (and rightly so) the dark secrets of the hotels past.

With The Shining, director Stanley Kubrick has thankfully created an intellectual horror movie rather than merely played it for shocks. His superb pacing builds the tension up gradually, and with so many memorable scenes here, there is enough to make you return time and again, where you will always find something new.

I cannot recommend this film enough; if you haven't seen it, what are you waiting for?

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Blu Ray 8 Aug 2012
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
I hate reviews on Amazon for films. I mean I like reviews of films, I just don't look for them on Amazon. No, what I want is a produxt review. I wan't to know if the Blu Ray is any good or not. I don't care if you think The Shining is rubbish. I wouldn't be buying this thirty year old film if I didn't love it. Rant over.

This Blu Ray is fantastic. If you love the film and have been subjected to the european version for these many years then I would recommend you getting this. It adds a lot of nice detail and fleshes out some scenes and details. This will work on Europenn blu ray players as it is region free. (I am reviewing the US blu ray by the way) It has all the same extras as the European version but for fanatics of the film you NEED to have this version.

Wonderful film. Wonderful version.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars The excellent version of The Shining
The Shining is the only Jack Nicholson movie that was in my opinion any good but over here in good old blighty we could only get the crappy 119 minute european version (which i... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mr. P. Jenkins
5.0 out of 5 stars great
great i would recomend this product to a friend, as it was on time and as described. . . :)
Published 1 month ago by L. Simpson
5.0 out of 5 stars ONE OF THE BEST EVER
"The Shining" is one of the best horror thrillers ever made, it is absolutely fantastic. In my opinion, it is significantly better than the TV mini series, being more scary and... Read more
Published 1 month ago by John Picard
5.0 out of 5 stars A masterful eerie horror that has stood the test of time
I hired this on Blu-ray because I'd never seen all of it, unsure whether I'd be bored as I'd already watched the end on TV many years ago. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Benminx
5.0 out of 5 stars REDRUM!
Probably the BEST horror film I've ever seen, Stanley Kubrick's The Shining is a haunting, truly terrifying movie that features some of the most iconic horror moments, dialogue and... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Puzzle box
5.0 out of 5 stars The Shining
This film is a classic Stephen King book, written by the master of the macabre. King was and still is THE 'King' of horror. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Four Star
5.0 out of 5 stars greatest horror ever
i bought the US import, it's a great conversion to BluRay, the start where the credits roll - you know the bit i'm talking about! - wow! Read more
Published 2 months ago by D. C. Carr
1.0 out of 5 stars scary
its too scary. far far to scary by far, I was scared. the kid is a genius at the end but its scary.
Published 2 months ago by Wooly
5.0 out of 5 stars just as i remember it
An all time classic, one for the library. Don't loan it out you will surely lose it. A great watch.
Published 2 months ago by jacqueline french
5.0 out of 5 stars Shining - US import DVD
After I had read that the US-version of The Shining is about 25 minutes longer than the German/international version I definitely needed to see it. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Dietmar T.
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