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Release Date:
4 April 2008 (USA) moreTagline:
Terror has evolved.Plot:
A group of friends whose leisurely Mexican holiday takes a turn for the worse when they, along with a fellow tourist embark on a remote archaeological dig in the jungle, where something evil lives among the ruins. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
1 nomination moreNewsDesk:
(53 articles)
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Not great, but something different moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Jonathan Tucker | ... | Jeff | |
| Jena Malone | ... | Amy | |
| Laura Ramsey | ... | Stacy | |
| Shawn Ashmore | ... | Eric | |
| Joe Anderson | ... | Mathias | |
| Sergio Calderón | ... | Lead Mayan | |
| Jesse Ramirez | ... | Mayan Bowman | |
| Balder Moreno | ... | Mayan Horseman | |
| Dimitri Baveas | ... | Dimitri | |
| Patricio Almeida Rodriguez | ... | Taxi Driver | |
| Mario Jurado | ... | Mayan Archer | |
| Luis Antonio Ramos | ... | Mayan Rifleman (as Luis Ramos) | |
| Walter Quispe | ... | Mayan Rifleman | |
| Pauline Whyman | ... | Wailing Woman | |
| Nathan Vega | ... | Mayan Boy |
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Rated R for strong violence and gruesome images, language, some sexuality and nudity.Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
90 min | 93 min (unrated version)Color:
ColorAspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 moreCertification:
Ireland:16 | Australia:MA | Netherlands:16 | UK:18 | Canada:18A (Alberta/British Columbia) | Finland:K-18 | USA:R (certificate #44170) | Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Canada:14A (Manitoba/Ontario) | Sweden:15 | South Africa:16LV | Singapore:M18 (cut) | Norway:15 | France:-12 | Italy:VM14 | Germany:16 (f) | South Korea:18 | Spain:18 | Australia:R | Argentina:16 | Portugal:M/16Fun Stuff
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Ben Stiller was involved with this film because he is a friend of novelist / screenwriter Scott B. Smith. moreGoofs:
Revealing mistakes: Jeff never grows a beard, even though he is trapped on top of a Mayan ruin for days, with no way to shave. moreMovie Connections:
Referenced in "Saturday Night Live: Ashton Kutcher/Gnarls Barkley (#33.10)" (2008) moreSoundtrack:
Mexico Mi Amor moreFAQ
Is there an official website for "The Ruins"?A Note Regarding Spoilers
Why didn't the natives burn down the vines?
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Are you as tired of seeing remakes and movies about the undead as I am? Well then here's something a little different. Not original, but a change of pace. I haven't read the book, but the trailer looked good and so did the cast list. Plus instead of young people being done in one by by zombies, vampires, or a masked slasher it's a variation on the old man vs. nature idea, something not seen much recently and certainly not with so much blood and gore.
Pros: A talented and likable young cast. The scenery is lush and beautiful, as is the cinematography. Instead of just jumping right into the horror, the filmmakers try to create suspense and a little build-up. Moves at a pretty good pace. Plenty of moments and images that'll make you cringe. Impressive gore and make-up effects, and plenty of the former. A good and subtle score that sounds like a creepy rumbling sound at times.
Cons: As good as the actors are, the characters they play are pretty underwritten, which makes it hard to really get to know them. The CGI is pretty poor. There's really nothing we haven't already seen before. Sometimes the characters do really stupid things. A few cheap boo scares.
Final thoughts: Not likely to be the best horror film of the year, but you could do much worse. It's nice to see a horror film that isn't so flashy, teen-friendly, and devoid of suspense, which is exactly what the remake of 'Prom Night,' which hit theatres a week after this, looks like. But I know you hardcore horror buffs know better than that.
My rating: 3.5/5