Not a patch on the original

Rating: 1/10 (19 February 2003)

Well, the original Japanese version of this film was fantastic! It's such a shame that the Americans decided to do a remake.... The premise of the film has been slightly changed, incorporating bits from both Ring and Ring 2. The new plot is pathetic, the in-film 'video' didn't have the mystery that the original had, and the storyline has been interweaved with irrelevant rubbish. I wasn't expecting much from this film, as most American interpretations of foreign film are dire to say the least! The use of visual metaphor, story, situation and casting were all terrible. If you havn't seen this film yet then don't bother! Rent the original.