Movie Night: The Shining.

Review #065: The Shining.

Cast
Jack Nicholson (Jack Torrance), Shelley Duvall (Wendy Torrance), Danny Lloyd (Danny Torrance), Scatman Crothers (Richard Hallorann), Barry Nelson (Stuart Ullman), and Phillip Stone (Delbert Grady) Directed by Stanley Kubrick (#044 - Full Metal Jacket and #093 - 2001: A Space Odyssey)

Review
Let me just say this right off the bat, I have not read the book. For the Review's sake, I will not compare the book to the film, as it would be unfair. This film is...psychologically thrilling. The film actually does scare you at times (Although I find the transitions completely more laughable then scary) Nicholson delivers a creepy performance that scares you (I think he used that skill or the Joker, 4 years later). I think this Redrum thing to be annoying. Why? If you know what it means immediately and it is repeated, it gets on your nerves quickly (not really scaring you). I find the film to be a maze-like entry. It gives you confusion from the start, and it gives you a confusing end that makes you ask questions days or even weeks later, especially the ending, which is one of the most confusing ones in movie history. It's one of those films you'll love for it's confusion or hate for it's oddness.

Overall, I give it 8 out of 10 stars.

Movie Night: Clash of the Titans (1981).

Review #064: Clash of the Titans.

Cast
Harry Hamlin (Perseus), Judi Bowker (Andromeda), Burgess Meredith (Ammon), Maggie Smith (Thetis), Siân Phillips (Cassiopeia), Claire Bloom (Hera), Ursula Andress (Aphrodite), Laurence Olivier (Zeus), Pat Roach (Hephaestus), Susan Fleetwood (Athena), Tim Pigott-Smith (Thallo), and Jack Gwillim (Poseidon). Directed by Desmond Davis.

Review
This film is...actually a classic in its own mind. I think the film is good, for the most part. The special effects are still good for their time, actually this is the first time I've seen Harryhausen's special effects (Ironically this would be the last film he'd do in producing or animating) The story is balenced for the most part, having a three act feature, the rise of Perseus, the journey to the Kraken, and the completion of Perseus arc and the end. The acting is great from all, especially Lawrence Oliver. I actually kinda like Bubo, that little Owl that reminds me of R2-D2. Nevertheless, it's an adventure that still is a classic that doesn't age much. No matter how Hollywood tries.......

Overall, I give it 8 out of 10 stars.