Heeheehee . . . we finally disagree on something, Avenger! I think this is a first, isn't it? :)
That's cool, man. I respect your opinion, but I *loved* the miniseries remake. I think just as much as Kubrick's original, even. Why? Because it was a much more faithful adaptation of Stephen King's novel THE SHINING. I thought Steven Weber did a fantastic job as a very *slowly* deteriorating Jack Torrance, first and foremost. I'm not saying it was flawless, of course -- the Dick Halloran actor was its weakest point, of course (that guy couldn't hold a candle to Catman Strothers!) and the little boy wasn't too great -- but I still loved it. I believe it captured the tragedy in King's original novel so much better than Kubrick's version, though I certainly wouldn't go so far as to say it was *better* . . . .
I just like 'em equally.
Been meaning to pick it up on DVD, just haven't got the chance yet . . . .
James N.
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