Ringu vs. The Ring is essentially a personal take on both sagas that share the same storyline. Let me spill the beans on which movie I think takes the cake.
I just watched Ringu 2, which is a pretty solid movie, not quite up to par with the original but definitely worth a watch. It has more suspense compared to the Hollywood version (The Ring), though it doesn’t quite reach the terrifying levels of the original flick. It all started with the release of Ringu, a movie that sparked genuine paranoia among the Japanese at the time.
We also see the appearance of the girl who starts claiming lives among those brave enough to watch the video.”
Here’s the scoop on a journalist named Reiko, digging into this cursed videotape. So, this video has this eerie knack for giving folks a one-week deadline, you know, seven days, and then, poof, game over. Now, Reiko’s on a mission to crack the mystery, but it’s not as smooth sailing as she hoped. Cue the twist: she ropes in her ex, Ryuji, for some much-needed backup.
We also see the appearance of the girl who starts claiming lives among those brave enough to watch the video. Her next victims include the reporter’s son, Yoichi, and the ex. Well, you know the rest of the story, and if you haven’t had the chance, what are you waiting for? Go ahead and check it out!
I have to admit, even the ending is kinda different, made to better suit the taste of the American audience.”
Let’s talk about “The Ring.” Honestly, I think that movie is not great, like, really not great. The storyline doesn’t even come close to the original version in terms of quality and spookiness. Even though it seemed promising at the beginning, it ended up just being a plain copy with American actors.
The scenes don’t quite hit the mark like the original film, despite the larger budget it had. I have to admit, even the ending is kinda different, made to better suit the taste of the American audience. You know, the ones who love those happy endings, unlike what you’d find in its scarier Japanese counterpart.
The story is rooted in Ringu, but it follows Mai Takano, Ryuji’s girlfriend, as she investigates his mysterious death.”
Ringu 2 had potential, but it didn’t quite capture the ‘wow’ factor like the first one did. You know, they often say sequels struggle to match up to the original in a film series, and this is a classic example, although I must admit it’s a close call. It’s not terrible by any means.
The story is rooted in Ringu, but it follows Mai Takano, Ryuji’s girlfriend, as she investigates his mysterious death. While conducting research with a colleague, she ends up discovering Reiko and, consequently, helps her son, Yoichi. All of this is to prevent Sadako (the Japanese Samara) from continuing her deadly trail through him.
He’s such a big fan of those Japanese horror movies and claims it’s way better than the first one.”
I just need to watch The Ring 2 now, which supposedly isn’t a remake of Ringu 2. Unlike the first parts of each, this movie turns out to be a completely fresh and different story. And of course, it comes with the addition that it was directed by the now-famous Japanese director Hideo Nakata (Ringu, Ringu 2).
From what I know, even though Naomi Watts is in it (the main character), the first one wasn’t as good as The Ring. So, I’m wondering, is this movie really that interesting? My brother-in-law insists it is. He’s such a big fan of those Japanese horror movies and claims it’s way better than the first one.
He even went so far as to assure me that it’s scarier than Ringu 2, which is not something to take lightly. So, I’ll check it out and let you know what I think about this latest Hollywood flick. In the meantime, I have to say, the Japanese have really outdone the yankees in this plot.
And mind you, I still need to watch the prequel, Ringu 0: Bâsudei.
