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DAY 31.2: Ringu
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Okay, so the American version of this movie is just better in every conceivable way. It just is. I can understand why this was as good as it is.

Ringu is about the explanation I gave for The Ring US.

It's crazy how much the American version actually lends from this. It just has a way to keep you on edge during the whole film, while in Ringu, it removes almost all of the creepiness from the middle of the movie. Ringu just doesn't keep you engaged, and the mystery isn't as interesting.

I know it's probably a product of it's time and culture, but it really does lack a lot. The human element is missing in this version as well. The scenes everywhere are just not nearly as impactful. They don't do as good of a job with the kid. The video isn't nearly as unsettling, with less random creepy BS thrown into it. I didn't find any character particularly likeable with any sort of personality.

I think the thing it does that is pretty strong is the background stuff with Sadako, which seems like the biggest departure. Even then, I feel like her scenes and background could have been made more creepy.

I don't know. It's a let down after watching the American version. I understand Ringu 2 is supposed to be better, but Ringu just feels very dated and I don't know if you're missing much if you decide not to watch it as a US The Ring fan.

Rating: 6/10

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