Monday, September 23, 2013

A subjective documentary that explores the numerous theories about the hidden meanings within Stanley Kubrick (I) s Kubrick s film The Shining. The film may be over 30 years old but it continues to inspire debate speculation and mystery. Five very different points of view are illuminated through voice over film clips animation and dramatic reenactments. Together theyll draw the audience into a new maze one with endless detours and dead ends many ways in but no way out.

Review

The theories presented range from a confession of filming the ⟺ked' moon landing hidden analogies representing World War II and even the genocide of the American Indians. These messages are seen in various sources from the posters paintings on walls the numbers used in the film the props in each scene to the broken continuity between shots. We never see the interviewees preventing us from identifying or personalising these stories instead the focus is on the footage and the alleged proofs.

Although some interesting points are made it is hard to take every connection seriously. It is possible to see these embedded messages especially if you are connecting them to recent historical influences but historical context can be read in all movies if you are looking for it.

The most interesting part of this film is the way in which people interact relate and interpret as they make connections through the placement of objects colours and settings. If I had watched The Shining over 50 times would I too create 'hidden' meanings and discover underlying messages We know Kubrick was a creative master in the field but could exploring The Shining in such detail ruin the very mystery he was striving to achieve

Over 30 years later Kubrick and they are still searching...job done.

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