A guy I work with told me " The Shining " is the most over rated horror movie of all time ?

Would you agree with that? It's not the best I've ever watched but a decent horror

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uncalled4 · 56-60, M

"Overrated" is just another word for "I didn't like it/didn't get it". I've heard dozens of people who say they like the book better, but to me, a film is always a different experience than a book. I've read the book, so I understand the criticism, and yet, Stanley Kubrick kicked ass with this film. The images stay burned into your mind. And it means nothing now, but those shots following Danny on the Big Wheel were among the first use of a Steadicam, which enabled those big, bulky Panaflex cameras to glide along with the action.

I think it's rated just fine.

StormChaser800 · 41-45, M

@uncalled4 No, sometimes overrated means just that, that it's overrated, or overhyped. It doesn't mean the person " didn't get it " lol
It's a good movie btw. But not the best I've watched though but certainly creepy in parts

uncalled4 · 56-60, M

@StormChaser800 Sure it does. "Overrated" or "overhyped" is the essence of a diss. I'm tired of the "over/under" bit. It's really all opinion. Rate it yourself...what did [i]you[/i] think? All one does with the "over"s is say "some people liked it a lot, but I don't" and draw comparisons with other opinions.