Geographically separated from the start,
“Doctor Sleep” draws these characters together,
eventually leading them all the way to Room
- It’s patiently plotted (the movie runs a
hefty 2 ½ hours) and Ferguson — despite
the inherent ridiculousness to her part — is
creepily compelling.
But none of this is remotely worthy of “The
Shining.” The most entertaining thing here
is trying to imagine how Kubrick would have
reacted to the entire notion of “fan service.” It’s
a frightfully regular approach to moviemaking
today that should, at the very least, have the
sense not to mess with Kubrick. All sequels and
no originals make us all dull boys.
“Doctor Sleep,” a Warner Bros. release, is rated
R by the Motion Picture Association of America
for disturbing and violent content, some
bloody images, language, nudity and drug use.
Running time: 152 minutes. One and a half stars
out of four.
MPAA definition of R: Restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying
parent or adult guardian.