Better film: The Shining or Silence of the lambs?

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And was Nicholson better than Hopkins

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I don't know who was better but Jack put in way more work.

And all that work and no play made Jack a dull boy.

Hopkins screen time in the entire movie is just 16 minutes.

Jack is basically the Shining; Hopkins has Clarece's arc and of course, Buffalo Bill. Hopkins is like Darth Vader...a small but captivating part of the film.

Technically, The Shining feels superior - but I also love Kubrick.

On the other hand, I've rewatched Silence way more than The Shining - Silence is like the horror/thriller version of Shawshank - it's immensely rewatchable.

IDK

Silence of the Lambs had a much tighter story, excellent pacing, and the acting was top notch.

The Shining is two and a half hours of Jack sighing, twitching, and stalking while Shelley Duvall cries or screams in the background. If you aren't watching Jack be Jack or looking for fun production design touches, it doesn't hold up well on rewatch IMO. Probably makes a better first impression though, the hotel is just such a badass setting for a horror movie.

Silence is much more enjoyable and rewatchable.

The Shining because Kubrick and Nicholson...

Jack's Dull boy scene is one of my favorite moments in film.


"When do you think maybe he should be taken to a doctor?"

"As soon as possible"

"And that I have signed a letter of agreement, A CONTRACT"

"Wendy? Darling? Light, of my life"

I thought she played the role well..but I do think a lot of that had to do with Kubrick. He may well have seen someone he thought he could easily manipulate and emotionally abuse to the edge of her sanity so he could get the performance he wanted from her.

Or maybe Kubrick wanted the audience to dislike her in an attempt to place the audience in Jack's shoes to a degree.

The Shining

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the hotel is just such a badass setting for a horror movie.

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This

But yea to answer OP it’s silence

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For some reason Silence never grabbed me. I never for one second believed Jody Foster was a real agent on an actual investigation. I've always thought Hopkins' performance was an entry in the overacting Hall of Fame. I just remember that I had many eyeroll "Yeah, right" moments while watching it. But I've only watched it once, so maybe should give it another chance.

The Shining by a ton for me.