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The Ring- 10/18/02 - PG-13 - 115m
Naomi Watts
Martin Henderson
David Dorfman
Director: Gore Verbinski
LYN
Watch the video and you die? Hmmm...I've seen movies that I wished I was
dead instead of watching...Does that count? : ) But seriously...Screenplay
Writer Ehren Kruger and Director Gore Verbinski offer us an Americanize
adaptation of the 1989 novel from writer Kôji Suzuki's "Ringu"
or perhaps just a remake of the Japanese movie made in 1998 of the same
name. Either way, at least Hollywood is expanding their horizons of remaking
past films to overseas, but I haven't seen the 98' film, so I shouldn't
really much complain. : )
I hadn't really intended to see this movie for several reasons. Foremost
being that it seems Hollywood cannot make a halfway decent horror film
anymore. Although I thought effects in "13 Ghosts" were nonetheless
disturbing (in a good way : ), and the concept of "Scream" was
at least original. And there was of course "The Blair Witch Project"
and it doesn't count cause that was an independent film, and the normal
rules of Hollywood don't apply. : ) But, from the first 10 minutes of
"The Ring" I was hooked. You have to understand that I am a
jaded fan of the genre from way back, and I surprised myself that became
so enthralled with this movie. It was straightforward in its storyline,
watch the video and you will die in a week's time. But with that in mind,
I now had to see the deadly video.
In and of itself, the short film within the film became more of the main
character of the movie than just an effect or prop, and managed to take
on a mystifying life of it's own. With simple and stark captivating imagery
reminiscent of a Nine Inch Nails video, it draws you in and won't let
go. I had to know more, and there I sat transfixed accepting the ride
that was offered me, not questioning the route, nor caring as to what
was my intended destination. All I wanted to know was what was going to
happen when the week's time clock finally expired… And believe me,
I was not disappointed in the least when it had. : )
Lastly, I truly enjoyed this film, and commend all that were involved
in its production, especially whomever made the video that the movie revolves
around. Bravo and well done!
My only question is this; what happens at the end of my week after seeing
"The Ring"? : ) Well hopefully til next time…
Lyn