The movie does
possess some really disturbing imagery, but the filmmakers didn’t rely on that.
What they did was make the story tasteful, drawing you, the viewer, in. The
movie’s main plot may be ridiculous, but the delivery is masterful. The
cinematography and effects were good enough, and the movie delivers the chills
that horror movies are supposed to make you feel. The eerie atmosphere and
tension throughout the film are what keep you hooked, even if the storyline
feels a bit far-fetched at times. It’s more than just a typical horror movie;
it’s one that plays with your mind long after it’s over.
The problem with
this movie has to be the actors themselves. I felt they were not the right set
of people to deliver this movie. Although Gore Verbinski directed masterfully
and outclassed the actors’ poor delivery, you still notice a lack that makes
you wonder how much greater this movie would have been with other actors. There
were moments when the actors’ performances seemed flat, which slightly took
away from the overall suspense and intensity the film was trying to build.
Tagged as the
best Japanese horror remake ever, this movie is a remake of the 1998 Japanese
horror film Ringu. The films are based on Kôji Suzuki's novel Ringu, which is
about a mysterious cursed videotape that contains disturbing images. After the
viewer finishes watching the tape, they get a call, where a girl's voice tells
them that they will die in seven days. The premise itself is creepy enough, but
it’s the execution that truly sells it. The way the curse unfolds adds a
chilling layer of fear to the whole story.
The movie plot
is similar in foundation to that of the book. It features a journalist
investigating the death of four teenagers. There is a weird tale going around
that the teenagers' deaths were caused by the videotape they saw. Rachel Keller
(Naomi Watts), the journalist, took the tape home, and she and her son watched
it (not intentionally, though). It’s the kind of plot that makes you question
what you’re seeing—perfect for those who enjoy horror that digs deeper than
just jump scares.
Now Rachel has
to race against time to save her life and her son’s from a mysterious girl. The
intensity ramps up as she uncovers more about the tape and its origins. There’s
no shortage of suspense, and you’ll find yourself hoping that they make it out alive.
The Ring was met
with a considerable amount of criticism, most of which was positive. It was
also a financial success, with a production cost of $48 million and the movie
grossing over $240 million. Such numbers led the studio to make a second part
to this wonderful horror movie. The sequel still revolved around the events of
the first film, but it wasn’t as good as the original. It felt like it was
trying too hard to live up to the first, and it just didn’t quite manage to
capture the same eerie magic.
If you haven’t
had the time to sit down and watch this horror flick, maybe you should, just to
experience the chills. I guarantee this movie will make you smile—smile in
fear. It’s one of those films that’ll stay with you long after you’ve finished
watching, and you’ll definitely find yourself thinking twice before popping in
a VHS tape.
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