Weighted from a 3.5 average · Why?
A dull, scareless sequel saved only by D'Onofrio's wild-eyed turn.
Verdict tier Unfavorable, most critics didn't like it, on a scale of Unfavorable, Mixed, Recommended, Exceptional.
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Critic consensus
Critical consensus on Rings is overwhelmingly negative, with most reviewers finding the film dull, unscary, and a disappointing entry in the franchise. The lone praise across reviews goes to Vincent D'Onofrio's performance as a blind priest, singled out as the only standout element. Critics widely panned the horror sequences as ineffective and tiresome, with the film failing to generate genuine scares. One reviewer offered a mild positive angle around its theme of loyalty in relationships, but this was not enough to counter the broader dismissal.
Positive = 6.5/10 and up · negative = below 5/10
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Top critic
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The only interesting aspect of the film is Vincent D'Onofrio who is delightfully unhinged as a blind priest with strange motivations – someone needs to cast this guy as the Ultimate Monster in a horror movie and watch the sparks fly.
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This may not be your idea of a Valentine's day love story. But Rings tells you why it's important for couples to stand by one another under the most trying of circumstances. Also, why not to watch video tapes that are sent anonymously.
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It's not scary anymore...It is already a big challenge to scare audiences with horror films; the standard techniques are not working any more.
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If you love horror as a genre, skip this one and revisit the 2002 film instead or perhaps, watch Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh's latest MSG film. That's bound to give you the creeps.
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The so-called scary moments are so wearisome that they grate on your nerves. The young talent here is also not interesting enough to put your money on.
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Should you watch it and will you die if you do? Most certainly! Of boredom.
Credits
Alex RoeHolt
Johnny GaleckiGabriel
Vincent D'OnofrioBurke
Zach RoerigCarter
Aimee TeegardenSky
Bonnie MorganSamara
F. Javier Gutiérrez
Laurie MacDonald
Walter F. Parkes
Jacob Aaron Estes
Akiva Goldsman
Sharone Meir
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