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All rights reserved.The Ring (DVD 2003)
| Description In Gore Verbinski's remake of Hideo Nakata's chilling horror film, a group of teenagers all die suddenly and inexplicably exactly one week after watching a mysterious videotape at a remote cabin in the Pacific Northwest. Journalist Rachel Keller (Naomi Watts), a relative of one of the victims, begins an investigation that leads to a mountain resort where she discovers the tape, which contains footage of random and surreal images. After viewing the tape, Rachel receives a phone call stating that she, too, has seven days left to live. As the clock ticks away, Rachel enlists the help of her former boyfriend Noah (Martin Henderson), who is the father of her startlingly serious young son Aidan (David Dorfman). Assisted by the intuitive illustrations of Aidan and the initially reluctant research of Noah, Rachel attempts to discover the significance of the cryptic tape before her time is up. The original RING, based on a novel by Koji Suzuki, was a cult phenomenon in Japan, spawning a sequel, a prequel, and other spin-offs. Although Verbinski's adaptation shares much in common with its Japanese counterpart, the director distinctly alters numerous plot elements and, in grandiose Hollywood style, employs a much larger budget. The beautiful cinematography is one of the more telling enhancements, along with added screen time for other characters, including the morose Richard Morgan (Brian Cox). However, the key to this RING is Watts, who shines through the creepy atmosphere in a role that follows her success in MULHOLLAND DRIVE. This would appear to be no coincidence, since the film comes across like a David Lynch version of an X-FILES episode that presents shockingly scary moments and makes the most out of the unknown.
Editorial Reviews Variety - p.21-9 - Todd McCarthy Los Angeles Times - p.C5 - Kenneth Turan USA Today - p.3E - Claudia Puig Entertainment Weekly - p.54 - Owen Gleiberman Sight and Sound - p.49-50 - Kim Newman Total Film - p.96 - Daniel Webb | |||||||
Top Reviews  GET YOUR SENSES FROZEN!!Review created: 12/12/05(updated 13/12/05) by:  6 of 7 people found this review helpful. I had not get the chance to see the original japanese one of this film, however, i am not bothered as this one is a remarkable role for naomi watt! the film is simply you freeze your senses and emotion till you get the shock! i had watched this film on a weekend saturday night at home, everything was there, my popcorn and diet coke,just like in the cinema.... i had a home cinema too so i got all the surroundings, and switched the lights off!! rocking on my settee i had grabbed the first bit of the film and soon I was hooked into it!!! i had cramps,crepiness and lots of other feelings!!!! i loved the film but was scared to death too! i had consequences later and had personal fear of my own tv. just imagine how good was this film!!! get your surroundings ready, your munchies....your drink...and take off on a jet set of herrendous fears! Review ID: 10000000000099075 Was this review helpful? Report this review  Rip off!!1 of 5 people found this review helpful. The fact that the director of this film didn't bother watching the orginal just annoys me. There was no horses, the little girl's mum and dad weren't trying to have a baby, the mum wasn't a horse rider she was a medium, the little girl didn't live in a barn, etc. He managed to get some of the charactors right and where the well was but that was it. I couldn't believe it, rip off in my eyes. Review ID: 10000000000967668 Was this review helpful? Report this review Reviews THE RINGI AM VERY PLEASED THANK U VERY MUCH A *** NICE DOING BUISSESS WITH YOU FAST AT POSTING ITEMS OUT GOT THE FILM COZ MY BOYFIRND LIKED IT Review ID: 10000000008135988 Was this review helpful? Report this review this video was excellent, well worth watching...I love the intensity of the film its self.. the way it was produced... brilliant. I decided to buy it, because i watched the film before, but have to have a copy my self, and glad i did Review ID: 10000000007416244 Was this review helpful? Report this review the ringexcellent story, kept me on the edge of my seat from start to finish. not my usual choice of films but it was brilliant. Review ID: 10000000006806114 Was this review helpful? Report this review |
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