I'm still not sure which version I prefer; Japanese or American.
Both are pretty good, but have their own little advantages and disadvantages, like the CGI in the American version is a lot spookier.
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Mon 17 Oct 2011, 23:36,
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I found that the VHS tape in the film shit me up more than the actual film itself.
The American one, I mean. Because I'm a Philistine, haven't seen the Japanese version and therefore don't appreciate real cinema or something like that.
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Mon 17 Oct 2011, 23:57,
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The tape is indeed disturbing; it's got a legitimate curse feeling about it.
When it comes to comparing versions of films, I usually side with the original, but with The Ring, I really don't know. Likewise with The Grudge; both versions are good for different reasons.
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Tue 18 Oct 2011, 0:03,
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japanese grudge was better for me.
mostly because i could hear the staff chatting away in the room behind the screen most of the way through the us version.
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Tue 18 Oct 2011, 0:11,
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One thing that bothered me about the American Grudge is
I must have seen about 10 Japanese people in that film, and LOADS of Americans... in TOKYO!
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Tue 18 Oct 2011, 0:30,
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Weirdly, I though along similar lines for the whole 'Let the Right One In' and 'Let Me In' thing.
I saw the Swedish one first and just thought the Americans would massively nuts it up and make it shit for their version. Turns out it was quite good. Well, I thought the kids acting were excellent, if nothing else.
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Tue 18 Oct 2011, 0:12,
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Oooh
Reminds me of 'Sporloos' or 'The Vanishing' there's a fucked up slow burner if ever I've seen one.
Pre-ninja: It's French/Dutch notSwiss Swedish, but you just made me think of it anyway. Films in original language anyday for me, up to and including Ju-On/Ringu. Fuck me they have some imagery that lurks in your subconscious for a long time afterwards, unlike hollywood gubbins that you yawn and forget.
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Tue 18 Oct 2011, 0:25,
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Pre-ninja: It's French/Dutch not
I haven't seen either of those but probably should have.
In my defence, I do wank a lot so, you know...priorities.
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Tue 18 Oct 2011, 0:31,
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Pfft
It is hard to pay attention to subtitles with double vision. No wonder the Channel 4 triangle thing didn't last long.
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Tue 18 Oct 2011, 0:36,
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But where else would Steven Seagal peddle his wares.
Have you no HUMANISM! Poor Steve. At least let him think people are watching.
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Tue 18 Oct 2011, 0:52,
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The day he can get through a line without having his failing fat encrusted heart giving him wind, I'll listen.
Also, I noticed that too. Why is it always Seagal films on 5?
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Tue 18 Oct 2011, 0:54,
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