tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8545661733980837263.post6000565535678843567..comments2023-03-30T16:56:53.692-07:00Comments on Icebox Movies: The Ring (1927)Adam Zanziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14524618281515322239noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8545661733980837263.post-5849826871762263572012-05-27T02:18:43.947-07:002012-05-27T02:18:43.947-07:00Agreed, Sam. Blackmail was definitely a step in th...Agreed, Sam. <i>Blackmail</i> was definitely a step in the right direction for Hitch. Of his silent films, I can at least say that I'm a fan of <i>The Lodger</i>, but this film -- despite its minor curiosities -- doesn't hold a candle to that one.Adam Zanziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14524618281515322239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8545661733980837263.post-91595258620876335892012-05-26T21:22:52.572-07:002012-05-26T21:22:52.572-07:00"I’ve now watched The Ring (not to be confuse..."I’ve now watched The Ring (not to be confused with the overrated Gore Verbinski/Naomi Watts horror movie) in its entirety, and my feelings about it are… mixed. From where I stand, it’s good but minor Hitchcock, with some rather lame acting, an even lamer storyline and a punishingly boring first half, justified only by a second half that, surprisingly, offers a good deal of legitimately exciting cinema."<br /><br />Absolutely. You have framed the film's artistic worth or lack thereof in this telling paragraph. This can also be applied to a number of Hitch's early works, which invariably suffer from the same problems. From BLACKMAIL forward, the uneven qualities were replaced by confidence and full maturation of the master's skills.<br /><br />Comprehensive piece here Adam!Sam Julianonoreply@blogger.com