[joshaube]

I am one of those people who enjoyed the remake a whole lot more then the original movie. I've voiced my opinion on this matter before, but I'll do it again.

My problems with the original were, mainly, it was boring. There were good scenes, yes, but the entire movie really had no pay-off. I was expecting a lot, as I had heard good things about it, and it was leading up fairly well at the end. But no, it just ended with an overlayed message explaining how the couple never returned for their posessions. I know this is how the actual story goes, but it could have been better tied up beforehand. I suppose it's a matter of taste. The effects were kind of silly as well, but good for the time - I can say that. The face appearing from nowhere, overlayed badly? That could have been removed, or done slightly better. Even for it's time, that single effect seemed poorly executed. As well, I have heard that the movie is unfaithful to the original novel - the original story.

Now, the remake, I thought - was leaps and bounds better. Mainly due to the artistic nature of it which is hard pressed to find in most modern horrors. The scene in which the girl is on the roof, the babysitter in the closet, and much of the end - were just visually stunning. I can agree that Ryan didn't really act that well, but he did fit the part. And they used his body to attract viewers, a little too much. Now, the scene with the family escaping, the quiet setting - that's what I mean by "tie up". The story seems complete, and the following scene with Jodie was also both beautiful and well executed. I was dissatisfied with the priest scene, as while watching I was waiting a long time for it to occur. it was not that well done, at all. I would prefer the original scene in this case. This story was more faithful to the novel, except for maybe Jodie being a dead pig. I agree with their move - that would have been ridiculous.