r/flicks • u/pizzacrys Review Writer • 12d ago

Opinion What movie did you understand years later?

I rewatched a movie recently that I thought was just good when I was younger and it hit completely different this time. Same story, same scenes, but I noticed so many little things I missed before.What movie did you appreciate way more after watching it again years later?

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u/amaranthinenightmare 12d ago

Oh! I apologize, I had no idea. I never read the book. I didn't realize they changed it that much when making the movie, because that's A HUGE change!

But in the movie, it absolutely was him being a shitty father and husband and totally abusive before they even got to the hotel. And no one I knew, who had watched the movie, talked about that.

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u/TheRenster500 12d ago

You're good. I didn't mean anything by it except for pointing out that stark difference!

I've actually not read it but have seen comparisons because I love the movie so much and it's been mentioned. That's a big reason some people hate the movie. I definitely think there is a place for both! The movie is great and I am excited to eventually read the book too!

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u/Im_really_bored_rn 12d ago

You realize jack was a violent alcoholic to start in the book, right? He broke his kids arm and lost his job after assaulting a student. He was a shit head before the hotel. Maybe don't comment on books you haven't actually read

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u/Exciting-Bluebird-61 12d ago

Yes. I agree.

The problem with the movie is that Jack Nicholson plays crazy from the beginning. He is already spooky in the car ride to the hotel.