avik-basu1889
'Room 237' is an intriguing watch. Not because the theories and claims are convincing or anything. As a matter of fact pretty much every theory/claim presented in the documentary is nothing short of ludicrous or astronomically far-fetched. However, the film fascinated on some level because it is a representation of unrestricted obsession. These are people who have pretty much dedicated their lives to 'solving' the hidden meanings in one particular film. I believe one of the greatest potential evils that a human being can encounter is apathy. 'Room 237' on some level is a statement against apathy which I can't help but admire.
keelhaul-80856
This was OK, but I had hoped for more. Perhaps because this is a more highly-known production on apps like hulu or netflix, they couldn't delve into as much.There are actually WAY better docs. on the moon-landing theory of the Shining on YOUTUBE!!! I have seen a couple of them that are quite long, but very interesting. When I first saw these, I thought like many people, "Oh man, what a bunch of nutty conspiracy crap. This is going to be stupid or hilarious." However, after a deep study of this film and of the moon landings, I am still questioning some things. The documentary I saw on Youtube brought up literally dozens of bizarre references to the Apollo mission and other cues that something was being conveyed subconsciously and directly about the faking of everything you watch on screen. I really don't know what to believe. 237 was mediocre, but other documentaries have actually heightened my curiosity about the moon landings. Another very possible theory is that, even if the initial moon trip wasn't faked, the govt. may have asked guys like Kubrick to film and photograph some faked sets for later photos and material, that would actually be exciting and viewable/audible for American audiences. His shots in 1969's Space Odyssey look absolutely incredible. It is hard to believe that they were shot in the 60s. I mean really awesome for the time period, shot on 70 mm film. It makes me wonder if the govt. WOULD INDEED go to a guy like Kubrick for help in some propaganda, technology, or news pieces they wanted done professionally. Who knows????It is very bizarre that the meticulous director would place so many references to the moon and the space program in a horror movie about a dude killing his family in a hotel. I mean, very strange. Every thing Kubrick did had a purpose, down to the last background and detail. Food for thought. Also, Kubrick died just as he was finishing Eyes Wide Shut, which was clearly a look at occult sex rings of the elite, similar to Rothschild mansion sex and masquerade affairs as photographed in the 70s. His films dealt with a lot of shady and occult or futuristic themes, and themes of the development and control of mankind. Nothing would surprise me at this point, so I remain open-minded and continue to research everything.Again, go check out some other works by Kubrick, and the Youtube specials on this theory, and you will get even more details than the 237 story.
TheFunkyBass
This documentary is about the interpretations and perceived meanings of Stanley Kubrick's film The Shining and pretty much a circle-jerk around the film and praising Kubrick as some sort of film god. Most of the "clues" that they talk about in the movie are just coincidences that appear on frame. Other things they talk about are continuity errors which they claim are intentional. So, apparently Apparently continuity errors are well thought out works of genius.What the f*ck is up with the narrator checking on his crying baby? How did that get through the final cut?The people behind this have WAY too much time on their hands to watch this movie over and over again just to spot these erros and then claim the movie to be a masterpiece.Stanley Kubrick was a great director and The Shining was a great movie, but this "documentary" kinda makes me hate the movie now... and that's saying a lot.Worst 100mn I've ever wasted.1/10
