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Doctor Sleep forsakes the elemental terror of its predecessor for a more contemplative sequel that balances poignant themes against spine-tingling chills.
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"Doctor Sleep" feels like the logical continuation to Stanley Kubrick's adaptation of "The Shining." Nov 8, 2019 | Rating: 3.5/4 | Full Review…
"Doctor Sleep" feels like the logical continuation to Stanley Kubrick's adaptation of "The Shining."
Matthew Rozsa
Whichever route you prefer to take to the Overlook Hotel, there are better directions available than those prescribed by Doctor Sleep. Nov 8, 2019 | Rating: 2.5/4 | Full Review…
Whichever route you prefer to take to the Overlook Hotel, there are better directions available than those prescribed by Doctor Sleep.
Barry Hertz
I think what I respected the most about Doctor Sleep is that it does feel like it's trying to be its own film for as long as it can. Nov 8, 2019 | Full Review…
I think what I respected the most about Doctor Sleep is that it does feel like it's trying to be its own film for as long as it can.
Amy Nicholson
An itch to play a few too many of the greatest hits softens the impact of the ride. But make no mistake: "Doctor Sleep" shines. Nov 8, 2019 | Rating: B+ | Full Review…
An itch to play a few too many of the greatest hits softens the impact of the ride. But make no mistake: "Doctor Sleep" shines.
Adam Graham
Part homage to Kubrick's moody atmospherics, and part hyper-literal superhero story, "Doctor Sleep" is stylish, engrossing, at times frustratingly illogical and, ultimately less than profoundly unsettling. Nov 8, 2019 | Rating: 2/4 | Full Review…
Part homage to Kubrick's moody atmospherics, and part hyper-literal superhero story, "Doctor Sleep" is stylish, engrossing, at times frustratingly illogical and, ultimately less than profoundly unsettling.
Michael O'Sullivan
From the opening shots and synth notes to a spectacularly chilling closing scene, Doctor Sleep makes a convincing case for its own greatness. Nov 8, 2019 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…
From the opening shots and synth notes to a spectacularly chilling closing scene, Doctor Sleep makes a convincing case for its own greatness.
John Wenzel
It would be near sacrilege, of course, to argue that Doctor Sleep is BETTER than The Shining but it is more developed from a story standpoint and will make for more pleasant re-viewings than its predecessor. Dec 4, 2019 | Rating: A | Full Review…
It would be near sacrilege, of course, to argue that Doctor Sleep is BETTER than The Shining but it is more developed from a story standpoint and will make for more pleasant re-viewings than its predecessor.
Brian Gill
because Flanagan so successfully stakes his own territory and makes the characters memorable and meaningful outside of the accomplishments of the previous film, he isn't consumed by Kubrick's ghosts Dec 3, 2019 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…
because Flanagan so successfully stakes his own territory and makes the characters memorable and meaningful outside of the accomplishments of the previous film, he isn't consumed by Kubrick's ghosts
James Kendrick
The reason it is isn't a perfect film is because of the length. Doctor Sleep is way too long for the story it's telling, but I had fun on the journey, I just wish there weren't so many stops along the way. Dec 3, 2019 | Full Review…
The reason it is isn't a perfect film is because of the length. Doctor Sleep is way too long for the story it's telling, but I had fun on the journey, I just wish there weren't so many stops along the way.
Quinton Roberts
With nods to Kubrick's film, this is no nostalgia trip, but more like a last stand. Dec 2, 2019 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
With nods to Kubrick's film, this is no nostalgia trip, but more like a last stand.
Katie Hogan
...a better-than-average horror followup... Nov 27, 2019 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…
...a better-than-average horror followup...
David Nusair
Fans of King's work will take a shining to 'Doctor Sleep.' Nov 23, 2019 | Rating: 3.5/4 | Full Review…
Fans of King's work will take a shining to 'Doctor Sleep.'
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