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DVD : The Grudge |
- Scary? Not at all.If you're looking for a scary movie, stay away from this one. Although the makers of this film have advertised it to be scary, a lot of scenes will have you saying "Is that supposed to be scary?".
So what's to like about this movie? Uh... nothing really. Another reviewer mentioned the behind the scenes stuff which is great to see if you like that kind of stuff.
And what's not to like about it? As I said above, it's just not scary. The black "hair" scenes actually had me laughing rather than screaming. Is a black blob of hair supposed to be scary? Second, the storyline was sort of disappointing as well. Sarah Michelle Gellar's character works as a live-in nurse and her next job is to take care of a woman that doesn't speak. The house where she will be living in is creepy and she eventually figures out why she's seeing big black blobs of hair and little, chalky-skinned boys that throw up black stuff and make weird noises. What about this storyline didn't I like? The ending, mainly. It sort of makes you think "that's it?" when you find out what has happened to make the house haunted. I wouldn't say the ending is predictable as I certainly couldn't have predicted the movie to end this way. Why? Because the creators of this movie made it seem like it was such a different kind of scary movie and to make it end the way it did had me scratching my head and thinking "What's so different about THAT?"
If you intend on watching this movie regardless of the bad reviews, just be prepared as the ending will make you remember every other older scary movie you have ever watched. And it's 2007... where finding out that the main villain is killing people because he had a rough childhood isn't adequate. We want to see different things. This movie is plain, boring, and far from scary.
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- confused bad and boringIf you havent seen the movie - DONT
This film was bad enough to be bad, but not bad enough to be funny. (except now whenever I burp... If youve seen the movie you know what Im talking about.)
I probably should have seen the japanese version instead. One of my co-workers suggested that this film had good cinematography - so I gave it a chance. I cant say I was impressed. Too dark for the small screen - I think I enjoyed one shot in the entire film.
the film was a mess. It wasnt scary it was random. theres no sense of build or suspense. Was the story non linear? Or did it have bad continuity? Perhaps I lost interest and it just seemed to jump around.
There were some shots that seemed to reference carnival of souls - which was cool. But that cheesey low budget film from 50 years ago was a much more masterful horror movie than the grudge.
Rating:
- Not the best, not the worst.Scary at times, but not enough to make it interesting. It was a borderline snooze flick for me.
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- A Must-HaveTo date, director Takashi Shimizu has made 6 JU-ON/GRUDGE films. What is interesting is that each one contributes something new to the "Grudge Mythos." None of the films are merely "remakes" of another one. Although I personally find the first theatrical JU-ON film to be the cream of the crop, I think that this American version stands up well in its own right. It's a fantastic horror film, brimming with interesting ideas, unforgettable imagery and fine performances.
If you are a Grudge enthusiast/completist, or if you've simply been meaning to pick-up a copy of the film, this Unrated Director's Cut is worth adding to your collection. The added footage is welcome, as are the excellent extras.
The feature commentary by director Takashi Shimizu, producer Taka Ichise, and actress Takako Fuji (who plays the iconic, long-haired ghost, Kayako) is a pleasure from start to finish. It's exactly what a commentary should be, a combination of information and entertainment. The three are obviously having a ball doing the commentary and there are times when they sound as though they're giving their film the "Mystery Science Theater 3000" treatment. I was laughing out loud at times. In addition, Shimizu offers some interesting insights on the film's imagery, what it was like working with an American cast, etc. This commentary alone is worth the price for Shimizu fans.
Also included in the Extras is a generous helping of deleted scenes. GRUDGE fans will enjoy comparing and contrasting these scenes with the earlier films in the franchise, especially the two original made-for-Japanese-television JU-ON films. As a welcome bonus, Shimizu, Ichise and Fuji offer interesting commentaries on all of the deleted scenes.
This DVD edition also contains two early, very short (about 3 minutes apiece) Shimizu films based upon his "Grudge mythology." What is interesting about these shorts is that they both relate to events which occur in the original made-for-TV JU-ON films.
For my money, the original JU-ON is the gold standard of horror cinema, and Takashi Shimizu is the reigning king of cinematic horror. I believe that, given the compromises which were forced upon Shimizu by his American producers, he still created a very worthy entry into the "Grudge mythos" -- and a brilliant film, period -- with his American version of the story.
If you want THE GRUDGE in your DVD collection, THIS is the edition to buy!
Rating:
- Great movie, really good effects.This is a great horror flick that will leave you scared at night, especially with the kid that screams in the room. nice effects, somewhat unpredictable, and downright scary.
A must for most horror fans. The reason I gave it four stars was why would someone go all the way to Japan for college instead of the USA? no sense. Now don't watch part two, it is horrible, HORRIBLE!!!
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