Reviewed by: Greg Mueller

Greg's Score:
4.00

Plot/Story

3

Characters

4

Acting

6

Cinematography

5

Production Design

5

Soundtrack

6

Execution

2

Emotional Impact

1


Review:

The Ring could have easily been a stand alone movie; there is no reason for The Ring Two to exist. The Ring wasn't a perfect film, but its sequel easily qualifies for one of the most disappointing follow-ups. The story is very scaled back, kind of confusing, and honestly, pretty boring. The entire opening scene has no reason to be in the movie and it only gets worse from there. The acting is about the same as the first, with Watts being hit or miss and the kid being a creepy little guy the entire time. They add in some really great actors (Sissy Spacek, Simon Baker, and Elizabeth Perkins) but none of them are around long enough to elevate the film. There are so many stupid little errors and inconsistencies that add up to a drawn out story that feels incredibly lazy and unpolished. They don't seem to know that you have to fill and empty syringe for whatever liquid to get inside and they are definitely not entirely sure how Samara works in their universe. It's a waste of two hours; I wouldn't bother.

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