In Reply to: Re: The Shining? posted by Buckeye on April 14, 2004 at 16:09:21:
It doesn't have to be "great" to be "better". The Shining and The Dead Zone are both above average King, but still operate largely as well spun (and exceedingly enjoyable) yarns. Of course, if you love the novel, you may be disappointed in the movie, as Kubrick chews it up and spits it out as a fresh creation quite different from the book and arguably with much more psychological depth and thematic interest.I think The Dead Zone is a closer call, as neither book nor film particularly stands out. But after both repeated readings and repeated viewings, I find that Cronenberg's understated darkness speaks for itself and is hence much more effective than King's literal ruminations on destiny.
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- Re: The Shining? - ephemere 16:40:19 04/14/04 (8)
- Re: The Shining? - Buckeye 17:06:27 04/14/04 (7)
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- Re: No - rico 12:06:32 04/15/04 (0)
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