| | Ring DVD (5 Customer Reviews)
| Category | Suspense DVDs, Horror Movies, Thriller Videos, Mystery, Live-Action, Supernatural, Remake, Journalists/Journalism | | Starring | Naomi Watts, Martin Henderson, Brian Cox, Lindsay Frost, Amber Tamblyn, Daveigh Chase, David Dorfman, Rachael Bella, Shannon Cochran | | Director | Gore Verbinski | | Composer | Hans Zimmer | | Director of Photography | Bojan Bazelli | | Executive Producer | Michele Weisler, Michael Macari, Jr. | | Producer | Walter F. Parkes, Laurie MacDonald | | Screenwriter | Ehren Kruger | | Source Writer | Koji Suzuki |
A journalist investigates a videotape that kills viewers a week after they watch it. Stars Naomi Watts. includes a 16 minute director's feature. 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 Kôji 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. A clear cut above most contemporary horror films, THE RING offers genuine chills and will make viewers think twice before watching any unmarked videotapes. Theatrical release: October 18, 2002 Ring Reviews: "...Very elegantly crafted....Watts has a live-wire charisma reminiscent of the young Debra Winger..."
-- Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly "...THE RING sticks very close to the original script....The film-makers add some impressive sequences..."
-- Kim Newman, Sight and Sound "...Smart, savvy and distinct....There's a troubling atmosphere that clogs up your throat..."
-- Daniel Webb, Total Film "...A stylish Hollywood remake....[The] craft elements are fine, with special kudos to the Method Studios for creating the compellingly mysterious Ring video as well as visual effects..."
-- Todd McCarthy, Variety "...One of the keys to making THE RING work as well as it does is the strong performance of Watts....Her presence succeeds in making us believe..."-- Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times "...It creates a gloomy and disturbing mood..."
-- Claudia Puig, USA Today Ring | List Price | $9.98 (You save $2.93) | | Studio | Paramount Home Entertainment | | Orig Year | 2002 | | DVD Encoding | Region 1 | | All Time Sales Rank |  13220  | | CD Universe Part number | 5593899 | | Catalog number | 90402 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Mar 04, 2003 | | Rating | PG-13 (MPAA) | | Rating Reason | thematic elements, disturbing images, language, and some drug references | | Running Time | 115 Minutes | | Additional Info | Dubbed; Subtitled; DTS Sound | | Movie Details | Color; Digitally Mastered; Dubbed; Subtitled; DTS Sound; Full Frame |
Ring Movie Review Average Rating: (5 out of 5 stars)  Watch This Movie At The Scariest Time Possible
This review is being written by a twelve year old kid. This movie is only scary if you watch it at night, with all the lights turned out, and the volume loud. If you don't do all four af these things this movie is no fun to watch, and you won't get the thrill you would if you do. Overall this movie flat out rocks, it has a rich plot (unique for a horror movie) great cinematography, and has alot of suspense.
Submitted by Sk8boarder (Woolwich, ME, USA)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No DO NOT PUCK UP THE PHONE
THIS MOVIE IS ABSOLUTELY AND I MEAN THIS FRIGHTENING TRULY FRIGHTENING
Submitted by krueger (Mccool Mississippi)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Eerie
This is a scary movie, and that is coming from a huge horror fan. If you like to scream and jump (reflex i'm-scared jump) this film is definetly for you.
Submitted by a reviewer (Silver Spring, MD)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Great
Yo, check this out, this movie was off the hizzle. Its scary too, so watch yoself.
Submitted by a reviewer (Indianapolis, Indiana)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Awesome Movie!
This movie was a great Horror movie, scared the crap out of me and i've seen alot of horror movies! Excellent story, excellent effects, great film!
Submitted by a reviewer (Box 64 Chapel's Cove, NL)
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