DOCTOR SLEEP - Movie Review 

1980: Here's Johnny! 2019: Hello There!

I really enjoyed Doctor Sleep. I liked the good versus evil, the young actress was great, the villains were fleshed out, the message about death was beautiful, the fan service was good. If you haven’t already, go see it!!!!!

I was really hoping Chris would be the twins at the start

Seeing John in a tricycle is the best thing I've seen since I saw the movie, which was a few hours ago 😂

I absolutely LOVED this film! Went into it with fairly moderate expectations and ended up enjoying way more than I thought I was going to

I really liked the ending-it was true to the shining novel and for the most part it felt earned I would probably give the movie 7.8/10-Personally,I didnt like the tone at times,but still at the end of the day I did care about the characters and found the villains to be pretty intriguing. It didnt hold a candle to The Shining,but I think its really unfair to compare the two......I mean that movie is in a league of its own and people to this very day are sharing their theories or analytical thoughts on it...I mean-its Kubrick! Thus,personally I find it unreasonable to expect this movie to be as intense or generally as well directed as the Shining On top of all,they also had to stick somewhat true to Stephen Kings source material... Finding that balance must have been a pretty challenging task

I mean it's called doctor sleep, not shining 2. That's why it's not the same. The girl's shine is that crazy in the book which I feel you haven't read or you would know that. But I thought this movie did excellent since it was trying to adapt the book while maintaining continuity with the first movie that heavy deviated from its source material.

John really want to know your thoughts on Terminator Dark Flop.

Lmao that Walmart shot though

The disclaimer at the beginning of the movie “based on the novel by Stephen King “ should read “very loosely based on the novel by Stephen King”. So much was left out of the movie-most importantly the relationship between Abra and Dan as in the book we learn that Jack Torrance had a fling with a grad student who turns out to be Abra’s grandmother, making Dan Torrance Abra’s half uncle. As a sequel to the film it was ok, but it was not Doctor Sleep.

A movie from 2003 called "Session 9" is one of my favorite psy horror films. The original Shining is probably still the best ever.

Love the videos John. Stop making us wait so long between videos!

You know it's John when he says "don't get scared now..." 😄

I think Jacob’s Ladder deserves more praise in the psychological thriller genre. It’s a great, creepy flick.

Hey John. What did you think of that bar scene at the Overlook? That was my favorite scene.

Love you John. Still got your autograph. Keep crankin out the great reviews!

Hey john!! Are you going to make a black friday flick trip this november?? I wish you would..love ur video as always..

I really enjoyed this and will buy it. I walked out of It Chapter Two disappointed; this one I wanted to see again. The ending; you can really pick up the King Shining especially if you suffered through his awful miniseries. Rose the Hat was great and so was Abra.

That one scene really got me that one terrifying scene😭

0:38 Correction . Not 4 . 40 Years Of The Shining 🪓🪓🪓🩸🩸🩸🩸🩸🩸🩸

I have not seen this movie yet, I plan on it soon. I loved the fact that Ewen McGregor was cast as Danny.

Was looking forward to this review!! Thanks Johnny boy ❤️🇦🇺

Saw The Shining for the first a couple days ago, and I absolutely adored it.

Jack, "Hey, honey; I AXED you a question!" ;)

you seamlessly mix humor and your innate charm with some excellent insights and that is what keeps me coming back to your reviews always :))

I agree, more directors should take risks.

I'd be messed up, too, if the dead were haunting me from.the hotel my entire life. The father & axe thing, I felt would be secondary. Haha.

Stupid RU-vid made me think you had disappeared, thank goodness you're still there!

I love the Hand That Rocks the Cradle.

2 of my fav psychological thrillers are Seven and the Silence of the Lambs

I read Doctor Sleep when it came out and I honestly don't remember a lot.. but when I saw Baseball boy, I was like oh shit.. that stays with you lol who noticed Danny Lloyd cameo??

Best Buy will have The Shining Blu-Ray 4K edition on sale for $12.99 on Black Friday

I bet you were thrilled to have Family Video as a sponsor because you love going there that much! Great review also.

Dude you were awesome in Notes from Melanie xD that was gold!

9 hours ago? Bro, you waited til I was asleep to post a review? You cold as ice, man.

I love you, man! Thanks for doing a giveaway!

Your reviews are always spot on

Bottom line is this is a good sequel but doesn’t compare to The Shining, but then again not too many horror movies do

@theflickpic what would you say makes an A class horror or suspense movie? Why are movies nowadays falling short?

Favorite thriller/horror movie is definitely The Thing

*sings half of the Hocus Pocus song "something something"* ... I love Hocus Pocus lol class!

I want some 4Ks for Christmas!🪓🪓🪓

good review :) I liked it, I will check this out, saw the shinning this year, LOVED IT

Most elements from The Shining (1980) were recreated with duplicate sets and lookalike actors, though three shots were reused: the aerial shot of the water and the island and the two shots after it of the car driving on the mountain road. The shots were degrained, recolored as day-for-night, and had snow digitally added. When writing Doctor Sleep, Stephen King had to be reminded of things from The Shining he'd forgotten. Although most of his stories exist in a shared universe (The Shining's Dick Hallorann appears briefly in IT, for example) it's one of only a few sequels he has written.

R.I.P Danny Torrance

John can you please review The Lighthouse?

I've read both The Shining and Dr. Sleep and the flow between the two is pitch perfect so I am looking forward to this weekend when I see the film. Flannigaan had the daunting task of making this sequel fit as one to the movie and the book since The Shining was so different than the book.

Did you see Midway? Looks like a rough one.

I like the shirt you have on! I had that game on saga genesis! 😁👍

Can we please get a recreation of the axe breaking down the door scene with john playing jack and Chris stuckman playing wendy?

This movie made me go watch Hill House on Netflix, and I feel like I have a better grasp of what he was going for with the horror elements. Excited to watch it again now.

I'm definitely going to Family Video. Thanks for the recommendation. One of my top psychological thrillers is Black Swan. I loved all the subtle details in the background

I'm not happy with the book adaptation. They changed A LOT. I know stuff gets condensed sometimes, but they changed character motivations and their fates. I think you are referring to the gun battle in the movie. The True Knot explicitly says they do not carry firearms. One of the ways they have stayed around so long is that they try to keep appearances to not draw any attention to themselves. They drive their campers at the speed limit and have all legal papers ready for any law enforcement.

Nice review John...Heeere's Johnny!

You're the best John. Going to Family Video to pick up some movies now.

John is the best youtuber on the platform without a doubt love you bro keep the awesome content coming

great review and I love the the shill for family video I will happily support them!

Felt like the little girl was way to overpowered with her shining. I never felt like they were in danger it took away any suspense.

I think Henry Thomas (Elliott from E.T.) did a great job playing Jack Torrance.

Great video! Thanks your for content

Dude I highly recommend you watch Pan's Labyrinth. It's a Guillermo del Toro film. I don't know if you like dark fantasy stuff but it's set in Spain post civil war.

Love watching your reviews and i can’t wait to see Doctor sleep! I would also love a family video gift card! I always go there to rent movies. I am pretty lucky that they have a store close to my house. 😁

I think it deserved an A for the connection to the original film

Great video Johnny

I rewatched the Shinning and then this and I think I'm going to read both King's novel.

I really liked this movie. There was one really intense scene (baseball boy) that was kind of hard to watch but I also appreciated how it made me feel.. actual fear, which is rare today. I've been thinking about the scene since I saw the movie.

Digital de-ageing would have ruined it. The bar tender was Lloyd not Jack and it was implied that Danny used the Shining to remove the real image of his father from his mothers and his memories.

I need more Flick Pick in my life!

shit! the same grade as mine

I loved the movie. Think it’s the best horror movie I’ve ever seen in theaters. Second best movie I’ve seen this year

Love the video John stay motivated Dream big

Shutter island is my favorite psychological thriller

Great review

i want that shirt.

What Ever Happened To Baby Jane, with Betty Davis and Joan Crawford, is the best psychological thriller I've ever seen. I would tell you why but that would take to much time.

Danny, give me the axe!

Have you read the book

The Shining is a classic

I definitely liked Doctor Sleep. Found the end a bit clunky though, I was invested enough in the story they were telling to stop comparing it to the shining and I felt the story was really getting interesting then they SLAM on the brakes in the final act for an extended fan service when they return to the hotel. As a big fan of the shining I enjoyed this but I still felt like it screwed with the pacing. Still though the hotel scenes were well done and the final set piece was really outstanding so it never lost me, just felt like it went from a 9/10 to a 7.5/10

I liked it a lot, but yea it’s nowhere near the level of artistry of The Shining.

Definitely scoping out that Family Video Black Friday sale. 😦

I’m definitely gonna check out Family Video this holiday season

Corridor Crew pretty much got everyone talkin about the uncanny valley now

I will rent Doctor Sleep from my local library when it comes out on dvd. My favorite psychological movie is probably American Psycho. Also, Oldboy really threw me for a spin.

Hey john, great review! I loved the movie, it was a worthy sequel to the Shining in my opinion

I loved Doctor Sleep!!

where did you get that american psycho bobblehead!?!

I was watching Pacific rim uprising and when scoot Eastwood shows up I thought it was you!!

Great Review :)

I finally got a chance to watch this and loved the fan service and call backs to the shining. Definitely recommended to watch the shining first just to fully appreciate this movie. I agree with your grade. At best a B

Damn I love this movie!

I haven't seen the movie, but I liked the book a lot

I would give it 7 stars out of ten the vampirish feeding off of those with the shining was confusing and over the top but entertaining. Fairly good acting and character development but I noticed several holes in the plot. To mention several one was the bathroom door Jack Nicholson busted with the axe had several panals missing and when the girls Father was murdered where was the police or homicide detectives at. They would have lots of explaining demanded and many people detained.

This movie was made to connect more to the books, and in the shining book there were a lot more superpowers.

Thanks

I really enjoyed the movie and it was a very good experience in the theater

Please combine all of your shorts in one video

I loved it. I had zero expectations though. Shining is my favorite thriller. I watch it all the time.

I really enjoyed the movie. It has some differences from the book, but overall a great adaptation!

The Flickenger is a man with taste.