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The Ring (2002) 7.1
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Metascore: 57/100
Reviews: 1,602 user | 263 critic | 36 from Metacritic.com A young journalist must investigate a mysterious videotape which seems to cause the death of anyone in a week of viewing it. Director:Gore Verbinski |
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Rachel Keller is a journalist investigating a videotape that may have killed four teenagers (including her niece). There is an urban legend about this tape: the viewer will die seven days after watching it. If the legend is correct, Rachel will have to run against time to save her son's and her own life. Written by Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Before you die, you see the ring See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for thematic elements, disturbing images, language and some drug references | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
18 October 2002 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Seven Days See more »Box Office
Budget:
$48,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$128,502 (Finland) (14 March 2003)Gross:
£9,455,478 (UK) (4 April 2003)Company Credits
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Samara Morgan: But I do, and I'm sorry. It won't stop.
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Written by Scott Leger, Nate Navarro, Eddie Willis, Steve Rude & Curtis Ryker
Performed by Wide Awake
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Trivia
A Bad Religion sticker is partially visible in Noah's locker in the A/V room; Gore Verbinski (credited as Gore Verbinsky) directed the 1994 music video for "American Jesus" from Bad Religion's 1993 Epitaph Records release "Recipe For Hate". Other stickers visible in the locker include those for Epitaph bands Pennywise, The Refused, Lars Frederiksen And The Bastards, and Descendents. See more »Goofs
When Noah is done watching the video, Rachel's phone rings with a rather long pause between rings. But when the phone rings for Aiden, there is a much shorter pause between rings. See more »Quotes
Dr. Scott: You don't want to hurt anyone.Samara Morgan: But I do, and I'm sorry. It won't stop.
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"Hey John"Written by Scott Leger, Nate Navarro, Eddie Willis, Steve Rude & Curtis Ryker
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The Ring, an American remake of the Japanese film "Ringu", is in my honest opinion a spectacular and enthralling film. The writing, directing, performances and replay value are amazing in and of themselves. I especially love the premise, and I will review this movie as it's own film, not a remake. What really makes it wonderful is the incredible performances and suspense. I really love all the actors' and actresses' dedication and believability, there being very memorable deliverances of lines and scenes after the film is over. The suspense is top-notch, because of how well the movie is played out and how creepy and fun the material is, that I was both eyes on the screen every second. Naomi Watts is radiant and brilliant; the scenes where she slowly puts the pieces of the puzzle together, or uncovers something dark and haunting are haunting themself because of how marvelous she makes this material.
Do not get me wrong, the material itself is great, but it would have been nothing were it not for the cast. The characters are all interesting, and the main story is quite saddening and effective when it is slowly revealed through many different aspects. While it seems as though the main threat, a "killer videotape", would be a ridiculous and stupid threat, hard to make convincing, it undoubtedly works to the fullest here and is entirely convincing, the videotape's images and the events themselves all being very interesting and entertaining. While the movie is not a masterpiece, it is not too short from it, having a great replay value and being one of the top 20 most effective horrors of the 00s, in my opinion. I am glad it receives a lot of positive reception, for it deserves every bit of it.