The film comes across as overly affected and makes claims that seem completely unfounded. My affection for the initial version is really why I'm assigning it this rating.

The statement that at the end of *The Shining*, the protagonist is reduced to a screaming ape, mirroring the behavior of apes in the opening scene of *2001*, might be the most grounded observation within *Room 237*, a documentary by Rodney Asher. The film provides a platform for some rather unusual interpretations of Stanley Kubrick’s adaptation of Stephen King's novel, *The Shining*. Essentially, *Room 237* prese…

This is a captivating documentary. Even for those who are familiar with "The Shining," having seen it repeatedly, this film uncovers details that likely went unnoticed previously. The focus is on exploring various interpretations of “The Shining.” Each theory begins with an observation sparked by a specific scene, but most ultimately unravel as the person proposing them tries to build upon and support their idea. …