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Summary: Could have been much worse
Review: The Ring is the American version of a Japanese film called Ringu (or Ring, there seems to be some controversy over this for some reason), which was a huge hit pretty much everywhere in the world but the U.S., where it wasn't distributed. The original film is a quiet, dark, creepy exercise in atmospheric horror, and it is quite effective. The American version, while incorporating a scene or two from the excellent Japanese sequel, Ring 2, sticks fairly close to its source material, but is, as you might expect from a more expensive Hollywood remake, flashier, slicker, more special-effects-dependent. Even so, its considerably better than it might have been. The filmmakers approached the material with at least a modicum of respect, and director Gore Verbinski seems to have a flair for the genre. Neverthless, the result is a bit predictably dumbed-down, with some of the ambiguity inherent in the original removed. Most notably, the video in the original consists of a series of bizarre images that, for the most part, are never explained. In the American version, every sequence of the video is eventually assigned an explicit meaning. Still, overall the film is well done, although it just isn't as effective as I wanted it to be. Very likely I'd have liked it somewhat better if I hadn't seen the original first.
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Summary: most overrated film of last year
Review: This movie is garbage. Pure unadulterated garbage. Nothing original or groundbreaking here. This is just another attempt by Hollywood to dumb down a far superior foreign film for American audiences. This movie is neither scary nor suspenseful. Ringing telephones and shots from behind just does'nt cut it. Quick edits of so called "disturbing" images does not make up for the lack of plot or character development. Verbinski's talents were much better displayed in Mouse Hunt. The five minute dream sequence, with images by Salvador Dali, in Hitchcock's Spellbound were better than anything in this 90-minute movie. If you like Naomi Watts in scream mode watch Mulholland Drive by David Lynch instead. Then watch Roman Polanski's Repulsion.
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Summary: Was this supposed to be scary?
Review: After hearing that this was the scariest movie of the year, I rented the video. Thankfully, I didn't buy it. As a fan of X-Files, I love anything that puts me on the edge of my seat. Well, trying hard to remain awake, I tried watching this movie to the end. I like to think I have above average intelligence but did any one else have trouble figuring this one out? Who made the phone calls? Who made the video; a girl who died twenty-five years ago (when the VCR hadn't been invented)? This movie was very [weak]. If you enjoyed the X-Files, don't waste your time with this one.
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Summary: So What?
Review: I bought it, I watched it, and I did not understand. So I came to Amazon to find out what this movie is about and still I am no wiser. Seems I am not alone in my confusion.Ok, it's a little scary, it has nice cinematograghy(!), and an attractive main character. The young boy is annoying and not original. The green filter on the camera throughout the movie makes Washington state (where I live) look much duller than it really is (yes the sun does shine sometimes) and all the elderly people in the movie look like they've got gangreen of the hair. A bit like going to strip club. Nice to watch, but leaves you at closing time with the feeling that you need a whole lot more. ;-)
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Summary: Not scary as hell, but very, very creepy
Review: I wouldnt go as far as saying that, as many have, this is the scariest movie ever made. But it is very creepy. Creepy enough to keep me with chills down my back for a day or two. The beginning will keep you creeped out enough, and the ending is better. But after the first hour or so of the movie, it starts to get a little slow up until the last half hour of the flick. The movie is filmed very well, and the music is probably the scariest part of the movie, other than the ending. It is really hard to review a movie that has so many mixed reviews. Some hated it, some loved it. I liked it a lot. Enough to go and buy it for my DVD collection. I would suggest buying this good, creepy movie for your collection as well. It is worth the money. Also if you want a movie that is creepy, scary, and strange, rent or buy the original title "Ringu".
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Summary: I can't believe I sat through it...
Review: I'm sure that there are some folks out there that think a bit of gore and camera flash are enough to make a movie watchable. I am not one of those folks. What I wouldn't do to get that hour of my life back... I wish I could say the movie had redeeming moments. No. The only thing I find amusing is that the theme seems to promote bootlegging... amusing, but just not good enough to invest any amount of time or money in.
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Summary: Will never sleep again...
Review: Just a warning: if you are creeped out to the point of nausea (like me) by evil children, freaky nonsensical visuals, and odd greenish-brown tints, this is not the movie for you. I finished watching it two hours ago, and I really don't want to go to sleep tonight. Or tomorrow night. Or ever again. That said, this was an excellent horror movie. I know this because most horror films make me roll my eyes and sigh in exasperation at the idiotic behavior of the protagonists and the flimsy cheap-thrills plot. No, this movie was different. There were more twists than a tornado, and the second I let my guard down, the visuals had wormed their way into my psyche...where I fear they shall remain forever.
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Summary: Creepy And Disturbing
Review: I wouldn't call it the scariest movie I've ever seen, but it definitely sends a chill down your spine. Filled with strange and creepy imagery, "The Ring" is a good watch. Of course, the story revolves around a video tape that kills you seven days after watching it. The herione Rachel has to unravel the mystery which involves a young girl and her mother. The story-line does get confusing on the first watch. You almost have to watch it again just to get a better grasp. The acting is fairly good, although there are a few parts that I find amusing, *ex. what is up with Rachel screaming "LEAVE HIM ALONE!!!" into the phone?* but nothing so bad as to ruin the movie. Watch it late at night alone and see what you think...just hope the phone doesn't ring!!!!
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Summary: Makes no sense
Review: Perhaps I am biased because I have never seen a horror movie that I thought was worthwhile, but I found this movie to be a complete waste of time. It might make you jump or cringe at some parts, but I could slam a door or run my fingernails across a chalkboard for a more shocking effect...and it would take less time and be free of charge. Everyone told me this movie was better than most horror films, but at least others have a plot that sort of makes sense. Nothing in this movie makes sense...at all. At the end you expect some sort of explanation to make the last hour and a half mean something....don't hold your breath. This movie is for teenage girls who like to scream at movies but don't care about quality or coherence of the story. My rating: F
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Summary: Not the best, but not the worst
Review: I dont understand why people are getting so damn scared over this movie! I mean, sure this movie is CREEPY at times, but not to the point where its gonna make you [wet] your pants. Now Signs was a really scary movie. It had both the tension frights and of course the occasional, "JUMP-OUT-OF-YOUR-SEAT-SCARES" Signs also had a positive ending with a somewhat Christian influence. Now I'm not saying all horror movies must have a Godly influence, but The Ring had an evil and dark ending(Which can be good sometimes). I do give credit to the nice visual effects, the creepy and somewhat depressing musical score, and last but not least, the great actors, especially Naomi Watts, who played Rachel Keller in this film. That Noah guy was a desent actor. Her little son was a really BAD actor. He was totally trying to bite off the kid in the Sixth Sense. Oh yes, and of course, Samara, the other star. Great acting job(even though she was better in Lilo & Stitch). I will say that Samara looked really discusting at the end of the movie when she crawled out of the t.v.(eww). The actual tape itself had some pretty gross images on it as well, such as that person who seems to be getting disembowled from the mouth. Now thats morbid! I'm sorry, but the sickest part was when Rachel found Samara's fingernails at the bottom of the well(DISCUSTING MAN!). Anyway, this movie was not the greatest. All it is is pure entertainment.
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