Cubussoli Very very predictable, including the post credit scene !!!

Baseshment I like movies that are aware of what they are selling... without [any] greater aspirations than to make people laugh and that's it.

AutCuddly Great movie! If you want to be entertained and have a few good laughs, see this movie. The music is also very good,

BelSports This is a coming of age storyline that you've seen in one form or another for decades. It takes a truly unique voice to make yet another one worth watching.

David Arnold Dr. Mitsuo Andô - a local pathologist - is still coming to terms with losing his son after a drowning accident, and struggles to cope with the loss. It's during this time he learns that an old med school classmate and friend - Ryûji Takayama - has recently died and he has been assigned to do the autopsy. After recovering a cryptic message from Takayama's body, Andô also starts to see visions, and it's not long before he learns of a tape that's been linked with a spate of strange deaths, including Takayama's and his ex-wife, Reiko. With the help of Takayama's student, Mai Takano, Andô starts to look more into the origin of the tape and the mysterious Sadako. Unfortunately, time becomes a factor because Andô inadvertently watches the tape and, fearing for his own life, he must find away to break the curse before it's too late.Rasen isn't really that bad of a movie, but it is a pretty slow going film that's quite hard to get into and is actually more of a psychological drama than a horror. It definitely doesn't have the scare factor that the first film had either. I can understand why Ringu fans didn't like this one because even though it still involves the Sadako storyline, it doesn't have the same effect as Ringu.I've not read the book, but I have read reports that Rasen follows it and Ringu 2 doesn't, so for a film to be slated for actually following the book is quite ironic.Anyway, Rasen doesn't start off too bad but it doesn't ever really get going, and if you're looking for similar creepy moments that Ringu had then you'll be sorely disappointed. There are some well played out emotional moments, but other than that there's not much here.In saying that, however, if I had to recommend Rasen or Ringu 2, I'd choose Rasen because Ringu 2 was aiming to be scary but failed miserably and actually passed by slower than this film.Rasen is watchable if you can get into it from the start and stick with it but ultimately it is a bit of a disappointment.

Arjun Perumbavoor If you loved Ringu(1998), I suggest do not go for this movie. It will spoil all the entertainment you had on Ringu. Rather than terror and horror, this movie contain scientific views. Trying to explain everything with a proof. And which I believe has not succeeded. Also sex came into scene, in this movie which spoiled the horror effect.This movie was from the author of book of "Ringu". But failed to interpret the novel completely. Watch Ringu, Ringu2 and Ringu 0. After that if you still want to watch a Ring movie, watch Rasen. Before watch erase all theories you learned from other Ringu movies

MaximumMadness Filmed and released at the same time as it's predecessor "Ringu" (or "Ring", which inspired the hit American remake "The Ring"), "Rasen" (or "Spiral") is an ambitious idea. The theory behind releasing both "Ringu" and this sequel at the same time was that it would increase profits, as "Ringu" was already a successful book series and television series. However, while the 1998 release "Ringu" became an international hit, this sequel didn't sit well with people, as it is of a different tone and altogether different genre, and it wasn't as big a hit. Hence, it became the ignored, "forgotten" sequel, and was overshadowed by another sequel "Ringu 2", which was released a year later, that eliminated "Rasen" from the series continuity. (Basically, "Rasen" is to "Ringu" what "Highlander 2" is to "Highlander"- a forgotten, non-canon sequel that people ignore) However, as the film was still made, and is easily obtainable (even in the US, where it is included with all three of the other "Ringu" films in a boxed set), I feel I should give my take, as a fan of the original film."Rasen" is actually not a "bad" movie, but I will say, as a sequel, it is quite misguided. I hear it follows the original novels more closely, which had more of a Sci-Fi flair to them. But as "Ringu" was changed into more-or-less a standard ghost story, this sequel's focus on the science of it was too awkward for many.It begins soon after "Ringu"- a pathologist named Ando is called into work to perform an autopsy on Ryugi, whom as you will recall was killed in the first movie. However, during the autopsy, strange things begin to happen, and Ando is haunted by various phenomena. Eventually, he hears about the cursed video tape, and decides to watch it and solve the mystery of the vengeful being Sadako himself, with the help of Ryugi's former assistant Mai.The film delves deep into science-fiction territory, with constant talk of viruses, cloning, etc. And without spoiling anything, the final act is very much a cautionary tale about science gone out of control. Which is why it conflicts with the ghost-story established in the first film. This is not a horror movie, this is a Sci-Fi film in the vein of "The Matrix" or "Dark City", though the battles are fought with words and not fists.But I will say to its credit that this is still a fairly interesting film. The acting is halfway decent, the direction is alright, and even though it drags, if you can get into the Sci-Fi tone, it will keep you watching until the end.I'd say if you're a fan of the series, check it out. It's not really a strong film, but it's worth seeing. I give it an average 6 out of 10. Not as good as "Ringu" or even "Ringu 2", but not awful, either.

suspiria10 Rasen' (pr 'Spiral') is the unnecessarily over complicated film whose plot bogs down this sequel to the J-horror classic 'Ringu' (1998). Filmed almost simultaneously (in order to release the two as a double bill) became overlooked due to its end result. The writers and filmmakers mistakenly go for an overly scientific explanation on how Sadako has cursed the now infamous killer videotape (and coincidentally infected it with a virus that will bring about her resurrection). Did they need to bother with explaining the phenomena? I didn't think so and apparently others didn't as well since this poorly thought of and planned out sequel was skipped over a year later with 'Ringu 2' (1999). The acting is very bland and the overall look of the film is bland as well. There is no discernible tension or suspense and nary a scare in sight.