Ok, I’ve been generous giving this a 9; for the most part it’s fantastic and deserves at 9, but it does have some disappointments and doesn’t work in places.

I won’t say where or what, it’s up to you to watch and decide without any spoilers from me.

I’m a huge Stephen King fan and The Shinning was one of my first real horror films I watched...oh so many years ago, and still love today.

I have been eagerly awaiting this sequel and Ewan McGregor really played a great part.

I loved the storyline overall. It’s something different for a change. Despite the parts that disappointed and let me down, it’s still a great film, however those let down parts were essential to the film.

But, I believe it’s deliberate to leave it wide open for another sequel, and why not.

The main girl child actress did well too. Thumbs up from me.

Nothing could have ever compared to the original, no matter how hard they tried. But, it’s still a good film and it’s taken it off in to a new direction.

I do feel I’m out of order giving it a 9, but I did really enjoy it as a stand-alone film with references to the iconic original, bringing back fond memories.

Do watch, enjoy and don’t let the disappointing parts spoil the overall film. It’s a shame the happened at such incredibly important part/s.

It was good to watch something different for a change...as many horror films are basically the same.

Still not sure why I rated it a 9, I’m trying to justify it to myself and failing. I think my loyalty to Stephen King, but in fairness, I’m going to have to change that rating to an 8.