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The Ring Two
- Review Date: August 21, 2005
- PG-13
- Genre: Horror
- 2005
Common Sense Media says
Scarier than the first, but not as interesting.
Parents say
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Kids say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this movie is extremely scary, and there's near-constant peril for all the major characters. Younger and horror-adverse audiences will be frightened by many scenes and images, including the attempted murder of young children and the suicides of parents. There are deer attacks, attempted drownings, chase scenes, a spooky basement, and the non-explicit but horrific off-screen deaths of characters. There is a very graphic "suicide" and references to madness. A character swears in a very memorable and scary scene.
What's the story?
In THE RING TWO, single-mom and journalist Rachel (Naomi Watts) has packed up son, Aidan (David Dorfman), and the city apartment in favor of a new start away from the killer-video-tapes of Seattle. No sooner can Rachel say "we are safe now," then she hears about a local teen who has died from terror in front of his television. Rachel destroys the new tape only to find that deadly little tape-ghost, Samara, has designs on taking over Aidan. The chase is on: Rachel must find out how to get Samara out of their lives for good, seeking help from the young ghost's biological mother (Sissy Spacek). Realizing she will have to take care of business herself, Rachel dives into a series of watery endings that come together in a muddy puddle, ultimately demonstrating that maternal love wins over evil. Or something to that effect.
Is it any good?
First off, this is the kind of sequel where you really should see The Ring before seeing this sequel. In addition to the many visual and character references, you also will understand that the second in the series, while scarier, lacks the first's novelty and many of its strengths. Here, Samara is free from the rules of the first movie. She pops out of the video and into their lives without the requisite seven-day waiting period and shows no intention of leaving.
Director Hideo Nakata, who was the mastermind behind the Ring's inspiration (Japanese blockbuster Ringu and its sequel), excels at atmospherics but is lazy with plot. While spookier than the first, the bare bones of the movie read like a rehashed Lifetime channel drama. If you're willing to jump over the plot's many weak bits, then this psychological thriller is a good-looking spook-fest and a should-see for fans of the original. For those looking for a tight, tense stand-alone horror movie, they might want to peek into another dark corner.
Explore, discuss, enjoy
Families can talk about the consequences of our actions. At the end of The Ring, Rachel made a choice, and this sequel represents the outcome of her choice. What else could she have done? What are the teenagers in the beginning of the movie choosing to do in a similar situation? What would you do differently?
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Kid, 11 years old
May 13, 2011
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Pretty good movie
i thought this movie was pretty good. I think honestly people shouldn't be rating this movie for 15+ i was 10 when I saw this and didn't jump once! Overall this movie is pretty good and if you want some not bloody but intense and anticipation you should see this movie.
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Teen, 16 years old
April 9, 2008
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One of the Scariest Movies of the year
The ring 2 is not as much gore but suspence. This movie is for more mature teens and adults. People with strong stomachs
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Teen, 13 years old
April 2, 2011
AGE
A little better than critics say; not as good as the first, but somewhat scarier.
My rating: PG-13 for disturbing content including some scenes of violence and one use of language.
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Teen, 13 years old
August 28, 2009
AGE
Scares are scarce
in this mediocre sequel to a pretty interesting film I saw a good 3/4 of. The acting by the young child matches that of Channing Tatum in "G.I. Joe:" Awful. Special effects are large, and there is one hilarious scene with strong profanity, but that's the only case that I caught of harsh language. Mostly talk, "The Ring Two" is only for die-hard horror fanatics, something that I am not.
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Teen, 13 years old
April 10, 2009
AGE
Better, scarier, and more intense than the first!!!!!
Thuis is much better than the first movie, because unlike the first one, it is more of a horror, and it dose have issues,
1. Many jump scenes, smara is very creepy, many images will downright freak you out (i will not share said imiages because of spoilers), two wemon try to drown their children, images of suicide.
2. language is mild, mostly a-s or d--n, but this is because twoards the end, there is one F word.
overall, if you liked the first one you will love this one!
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Kid, 12 years old
September 17, 2010
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Okay
This movie got a little bnoring and stupid. But all together I thought it was fine. The part in the bathroom was really cool when all the water was going to the ceiling. It was scarier than the first but that's not saying much. If you enjoyed the first Ring than you should watch this.
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Parent
February 25, 2010
AGE
The Ring Two
Not nearly as scary as the first one, but scary none the less. A well crafted sequel.
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Teen, 13 years old
July 12, 2009
AGE
wow!!
it was very good quality on the graphics.i last watched it when i was 12 and loved it!! i didnt find it scary as it was a happy ending. so no nightmares for me!! :)
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Teen, 14 years old
April 9, 2008
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i jumped and i laughed
pre-teens SHOULD watch the ring then the ring2 and i promise you will like them
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| Studio: | DreamWorks |
| Director: | Hideo Nakata |
| Cast: | Naomi Watts, Simon Baker, Sissy Spacek |
| Genre: | Horror |
| Run time: | 107 minutes |
| Theatrical release date: | March 18, 2005 |
| DVD release date: | August 23, 2005 |
| MPAA rating: | PG-13 |
| MPAA explanation: | violence/terror, disturbing images, thematic elements and some language |
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