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Room 237
Room 237

6.2

Room 237

NR·2012·102m

Summary

A subjective documentary that explores various theories about hidden meanings in Stanley Kubrick's classic film The Shining. Five very different points of view are illuminated through voice over, film clips, animation and dramatic reenactments.

Crew

Director, Writer

Rodney Ascher

Reviews

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gareth53

July 29, 2012

6

An intruiging documentary. If you've loved & watched "The Shining" many, many times, this doc will still show you things you never noticed before.

The premise is that different theories about The Shining are examined. All of them start with an idea triggered by a single shot, but most fall apart as the originator attempts to expand and prove their theory. In the end, most of the theorists reveal themselves to be hilariously lost in the film and their reading of it.

Stanley Kubrick always stated that he wanted the film to have an unsettling affect on the viewer. This documentary proves that he succeeded. In the end "Room 237" is a piece that celebrates Kubrick's directorial brilliance and is a loving analysis of one of his best films.

Media

Status:

Released

Original Language:

English

Budget:

$0.00

Revenue:

$259,765.00

Keywords

conspiracy theory
filmmaking
film history
kubrick