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Summary: It underestimates our inteligence.
Review: Ok, I've seen it after the american version and I was very disapointed. The problem is not the lack of special FX or the peculiarities of japanese culture, the thing is that in this version every single character seems to have paranormal powers, which is ridiculous. While in the american version the mystery is solved simply by examing carefully the images of the tape, in this one everybody has visions and dreams, which make the movie less rational (if we can say so of a horror movie). Also, the american version leaves more open doors to Samara's story (Sadako), this one tells everything.
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Summary: A different & welcome flavor of horror...
Review: I'll admit it, I saw this movie before watching the American version, BUT I did see them within the same weekend, so I have a fairly decent conception of both. It helps that my friends and I spent hours discussing the two movies after watching The Ring.Ringu and The Ring are scary for entirely different reasons. To someone like me, who rarely enjoys horror/suspense flicks, I found myself enjoying both, though I did prefer Ringu's subtle, yet terrifying, building tension to the Hollywood frights of The Ring. As has been stated in previous reviews, Ringu relies on the fear of the unknown. What aren't they telling us? What horrible truth is lurking just out of sight, around the corner, or just seven days from now? The entire movie is a quiet, creeping kind of horror. It's lack of bright colors and soundtrack of mood music allow the viewer to focus of the events and drag the viewer deep into the story as we try to unravel the mystery on our own, along with the characters. Be warned, there ARE some cultural perculiarities that, if one has little to no knowledge of Japanese culture, may be confusing (such as the figure in the video with the white cloth over their head). However, these are few in number and in no way detract from the story in any way. On the contrary, considering the subtle, questing air of the entire film, the unfamiliar elements only add to unsettling experiance. If you're a diehard fan of Hollywood horrow flicks with their FX and straight-forward storylines, this may not be the movie for you, though you should find The Ring a thoroughly enjoyable movie. However, if you want to try a different perspective on the horror genre, or are already a fan of Japanese film, this is definately a must see. A story of a terrible legacy that will haunt you for days, or, if you're like me, months... As a side note, if you enjoy either movie, but find yourself with too many unanswered questions, buy the book the inspired them all: "Ring" by Koji Suzuki.
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Summary: Puts the US Version to Shame
Review: Complaints that this film is "boring" compared to the US remake are complete nonsense. True, there is a total lack of any special effects shots or in-your-face shocks until the climax of the film....and that's EXACTLY why this film is both scarier and superior to the American version. Less is More, people. The quiet, understated tone creates a delicious contrast to the terrifying finale. The Ring just hits viewers over the head with CGI and cheap scares for ninety minutes.
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Summary: Lame and Boring.
Review: Stupid and not scary. The Ring is FAR SCARIER than the lame Ringu, and yes I have seen both versions, and this one sucks.
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Summary: So scary i cried!
Review: so i'm the type of person who gets dragged into "horror" movies, apparantly to 'protect' my friends. inevitably i end up laughing as my friends shreik and hide under blankets/pillows/me. Ringu was so scary i was literally crying with fear. this psycological thriller doesn't rely on gory imagery but instead plays with your mind to scare the freaking crud out of you! it also lacks annoyingly stupid people who are just asking to be killed, which is a plus. watch it!
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Summary: The American version has nothing in common with this!
Review: Ringu is way better than the american version. Yes, the american version has better FX, But thats all it has. AS some may know...this movie stretches out to two more movies, Ringu 2, and Ringu Birthday...bot are better than this one in my opinion, but america has not yet brought them here in subs...the UK does, so if you want 2 and birthday you may need to find someone who has it...i got mine on e-bay, but anyway, great movie! Also if you really want to know what the real ringu should have been get the book.
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Summary: America actually does it better.
Review: I owned the Japanese version of "Ringu" before the American film came out, but I saw the remake first because my old DVD player wouldn't cooperate. When I saw "The Ring" I couldn't wait to crack into my DVD - if the remake was this good, image how good the original is. When I replaced my player and finally watched "Ringu" I was disappointed. The American version is not as subtle as the Japanese, but it is much more startling. "The Ring" has several moments in the film where you just about jump out of your skin, whereas there is nothing particularly scream-evoking about the original. True, scare factor isn't exactly high art, but this is a horror movie, not a short story. Simply put, the remake is of vastly better production quality and although the special effects are far superior, the film still seems more real because the American version veers away from the supernatural/ESP aspect of the Japanese version. "Ringu" often falls back on the telepathic talents of its characters to lead you through the mystery, while better-written "The Ring" has the answers flow from the action. Also, as some other writers have mentioned, there seem to be superfluous parts of the original that you wish the author tied to the story. On the whole, while "Ringu" is an interesting movie, I find the American version scarier and much more tightly written and recommend it for everyone who loves a good scare.
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Summary: Haunting movie raises some serious scares
Review: I can only say one thing about this movie-amazing! Ringu is absolutely terrifying. This is a the BEST horror film. It's like this: A mysterious videotape has been linked to the deaths of several teens. Reporter Reiko tracks down the tape and watches it. The tape is a visual nightmare, if not disturbing.
Since the rumor goes that you will die seven days after watching it, she tries to solve the tape's mystery-quick.
Because I'm writing this review at night, I am constantly looking over my shoulder. Ringu one movie where you don't realize how scared you are until you notice how closely similare the situations are to real life. Unlike the American remake, it's story is very well put together. Everything is explained, from the story of Sadako to Reiko's decision at the end of the movie. I cannot reccomend this movie enough!
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Summary: Original Doesn't Live Up
Review: Having an interest in Japanese culture (I live here after all), I became very interested in this movie after seeing the American remake. I loved the remake, although you have to take it for what it is. I didn't expect a seemless plot or anything like that, but a good movie to freak me out and put me on edge...
The remake did all that. Extremely creepy visual effects, just enough special effects to be unnerving without being eye candy, great little touches. I had heard the original was better. I did not find it to be. Instead I found it a humdrum B movie that didn't really hold my interest. Sure, I knew most of the plot already and perhaps that helped steal the show. But for me the best part of the remake is how the larger movie continually incorporates portions of the "video" into the whole story (the ladder, the chair, the centipede, etc.). The original is pretty straightforward. The story is tighter, the acting about the same... but the little touches that take the remake over the top just aren't there. I would only recommend this if you already have an interest in Japan and really liked the original. Otherwise, leave it at the warehouse.
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Summary: Creepy, Dark and very disturbing, Welcome to RINGU
Review: Nakata Hideo`s Ringu has earned its praise, this is one scary movie.
Two girls are up late at night talking girl stuff and then one of them retell a rumour she have heard, a videotape that kills after seven days when it`s watched. The other girl reacts when she hears this story and enters a quiet state. Then the phone rings it scares the hell out of the girl who tells her friend that she has seen this videotape. They take the phone only to find out it`s her mother. Her friend goes to the toilet and when she is back the girl is dead. An investigation of the death of her niese leads the Reporter Reiko Asakawa to discover the secrets of the tape, now she must save her own life. The scariest film EVER produced has earned Nakata Hideo the title of Master of Japanese horror.
This is a film you have to watch alone becouse then it will fill you with dread and anxiety. by the way, THE AMERICAN RE-MAKE IS SO STUPID THAT IT HURTS!
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