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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Baylee 2022-03-15 09:01:02
Much better than the Japanese version, although the rhythm is a bit slower, it is much more compact than the Japanese version. And that short film is more stylish than the Japanese version, and the American version is like a pioneering experimental short film. But the story hasn't changed much, not much to watch.
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Carolyne 2021-10-20 19:01:50
The film is neither depressing nor scary, but the suspense atmosphere is very good, the rhythm is tight, and it is very attractive. But I don't quite understand why this little girl is a curse, what is wrong with her, it's impossible for her to be born for no reason and want to harm people. There are too few puzzles in this regard.
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Rachel Keller: Four people are dead.
Noah: Not from watching a videotape.
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Samara Morgan: Seven days...