December 13, 2013
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The metaphysical image of horse
Eldridge 2021-10-20 17:36:51
The American version of "Midnight Ring", to be honest, there is really no existing framework that sticks to the Japanese version in terms of creativity. Instead, a bold innovation attempt was made. But the attempt was unsuccessful. The content of the cursed videotape was well adapted, but the whole film did not explain the meaning of these images. This is entirely because the IQ of the hero in the US version suddenly disappeared. In the Japanese version and the original novel, the hero is a prophet who has insight into the secrets of the universe. Moreover, in most of the Japanese version, the actor tells all the secret keys. Once the key is lost, it is irresponsible to put the lock in front of the fans. In addition, the image of the horse appeared many times in the movie, and the accidental death of the horse was also mentioned, but the movie still did not tell clearly what is the connection between the accidental death of the horse and the American version of Sadako, and why she brought people wanting to kill. Her intense anxiety is dead. The American version's narrative rhythm is fast, so it lacks the heavy and gloomy Japanese version. In the movie, Sadako finally walks out of the TV scene, which is really unimaginative. The Japanese version twisted his shoulders and patted his eyes backwards. Sadako would tidy up her skirt when she fell from the well and from the TV, which was really speechless. Naomi Watts's aging is really amazing, her acting skills are not as good as the little actor who plays her son. Generally speaking, the remake of the US version is an empty shell. It does not even carry the essence of the Japanese version. It is reduced to a metaphysical work that wants to be different but deliberately different, which is a pity.
December 13, 2013
December 13, 2013
Extended Reading
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Mohammed 2022-04-21 09:01:20
Comparing the two versions of Midnight Ring, you can clearly appreciate the difference between Eastern and Western thinking modes: American horror films highlight sound effects, makeup, horror, blood plasma, which are almost all sensory stimulation; Japanese horror films come from atmosphere, expression, darkness, suspense, no Express specific imagery, but mobilize the viewer's imagination. The biggest fear comes from the unknown. In this sense, Japanese horror films are better.
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Damaris 2022-03-19 09:01:03
Comparing with the original Japanese version, you can see that there are many different filming concepts between the East and the West.
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Dr. Grasnik: She wanted a child more than anything, poor Anna. They tried hard for years, but sometimes it's just not meant to be. Then one winter they went away, when they came back it was with Samara, adopted they said, never said from where; said the mother died of complications. But they had their baby, they had their horses, everything was fine, until Anna started coming to see me. Said she was suffering visions, seeing things, horrible things, like they'd been burned inside her. And it only happened around Samara, like the girl put them there.
Rachel Keller: Were you Samara's doctor too?
Rachel Keller: Was there anything wrong with her?
Dr. Grasnik: You mean medically?
Rachel Keller: I mean whatever you mean.
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Noah: [Referring to the tape] Look I'm sorry but I'm not gonna get all hung up on some high schooled rumor.
[Rachel gives him a weird look]
Noah: What are you thinking?
Rachel Keller: I'm thinking this is the part where I tell you that you're a slug who never finishes anything and then you say I'm an obsessive bitch. Then I storm out all pissed off, kicking myself for ever thinking that you could just GROW UP!