HBO Saturday Movie--Dr. Sleep (possible spoilers)

Never read the book. I also never read its prequel, The Shining, have seen Kubrick's version of The Shining countless times (learn or notice something new every time), and I really enjoyed the "King approved" mini-series.

I wasn't sure what to expect from this movie. Would it align more closely to the mini-series or Kubrick? Well, I think it had to marry itself to Kubrick because more fans have seen AND like that version. It did, and the movie was not only passable, it was very good.

Ewan McGregor does a good turn as Dan (Danny) Torrance. As an old fart, I love nostalgia, so seeing all of our favorite characters (Tub lady, Dick Halloran, The Twins, etc.) along with our favorite haunts was pretty cool.

The idea of "the boxes" and their usage was pretty cool, although it was pretty obvious how they would be used in the latter part of the movie.

The Knot and "steam" were a bit ham handed, but it did not detract too much from the film, which flowed pretty well and did not seem to bog down much.
Creepiest scene: "They haven't found us yet."

I literally got major goosebumps during the last scene of the move.

I give this movie 7.9 out of 10 Frozen Randys.