Review of 'One Missed Call'

I am a devoted fan of the 'Ring' series, created by the same people who made 'One Missed Call.' I must say, OMC was an enjoyable film, with the classic modern scares here and there. But overall, I must say it was a huge disappointment.

For one thing, the plot was almost exactly the same as the first 'Ring' film. It follows the story of an electronic item that, no matter how you try and escape it or destroy it, always hunts you down or returns. This electric item also follows a trail of victims, dating back to it's creator, a girl child suffering from child abuse. The next killing is also preceded by a specific sound (RING= static, OMC= ringtone) and the main character must find the original creator/user of the electronic item and put their soul to rest. There is a part in both films, near the end, where it seems that the two main characters succeeded in their mission. But they don't and the main male character dies, leaving the female, stunned. Behind. The children in all the movies have a specific plaything that plays a specific, haunting, tune.

Yeah. That's not similar at all.
Come on. Let's invent an original plot.

Another thing. The music sucked. The only tune we ever hear is the quickly-irritating and repetetive music-box style song that eminates from the bear and from the cell-phones.

Acting was great though. Fantastic performances all around, particularly in the more minor roles of the friends.

I wouldn't buy this movie, but it was a good rent.

2/5 stars