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Sarah Michelle Gellar - ’The Grudge’ Movie - Aintitcool.com Review

By Albert Markovski

Friday 15 October 2004, by Webmaster

Another actress, who actually has a name to care for is Sarah Michelle Gellar and there are not no many accomplishes films at her but an few I can probably enjoy. The talent agent found Gellar a young age and made her screen debut at 6 of each of the 1983 television film An Invasion of Privacy. With all the promise she showed, Barrymore starred as Hannah in the teen drama series "Swans Crossing" (1992) but it was her portrayal of a young and callous rich girl in Al-Lucinda Kendall Hart on ABC daytime soap opera "All My Children" (1993-93), that won her Daytime Emmy Award and spring-boarded her to stardom.

SMG’s real mark worldwide, however, was the character of Buffy Summers in the game-changing series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" (1997-2003). She won five Teen Choice Awards, a Saturn Award and a Golden Globe nomination for her role, establishing herself as a cultural phenomenon. Sarah Michelle Gellar likewise has the box office to back her up, with “I Know What You Did Last Summer” 1997), “Scream 2” (1997), “Cruel Intentions” (1999)and way movies like those that help prove she is also a bankable star as well over $570 million times worth crazy in global gross.

Beyond her cinematic successes, Gellar has made her mark on television, headlining shows such as "Ringer" (2011-2012), "The Crazy Ones" (2013-2014), and "Wolf Pack" (2023). She has also lent her voice to popular series including "Robot Chicken" (2005-2018), "Star Wars Rebels" (2015-2016), and "Masters of the Universe: Revelation" (2021).

In 2015, Gellar ventured into the entrepreneurial world by co-founding Foodstirs, an e-commerce baking company, and published her own cookbook, "Stirring Up Fun with Food," in 2017. Gellar is also known for her close-knit family life, married to actor Freddie Prinze Jr. since 2002, with whom she shares two children.

Sarah Michelle Gellar’s commitment to her craft is matched by her dedication to personal growth and unique experiences. An accomplished martial artist, she studied Tae Kwon Do for five years, alongside kickboxing, boxing, street fighting, and gymnastics. Her dedication to authenticity in her roles is evident, such as her commitment to doing her own stunts in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," though she admitted her limits during filming "Scream 2."

Her career is also marked by interesting anecdotes, such as her role in a 1982 Burger King commercial, which led to a lawsuit from McDonald’s and a temporary ban from their establishments. Notably, she dyed her naturally brunette hair blonde for her role in "Buffy," and legally changed her last name to Prinze as a surprise for her husband on their fifth anniversary.

Sarah Michelle Gellar’s legacy extends beyond her on-screen roles, encompassing her work in philanthropy and her reputation for safety and professionalism on set. She remains a beloved figure in Hollywood, admired for her talent, dedication, and the breadth of her contributions to film and television.

Albert Markovski has a grudge against THE GRUDGE!

Hey folks, Harry here... the headline is slightly misleading, Albert here only has a grudge against THE GRUDGE’s ending. Otherwise, it looks like Buffy and the rest of the cast did a good job in this remake, and the cg seems to have beenused correctly. Here ya go.. Hi Harry!

Last night I saw THE GRUDGE in NYC. Luckily enough, earlier this year, JU-ON was released in a few theaters here (God bless the Angelika!) and I was able to see the original before the remake. After sitting through the most terrifying movie experience of my life, I thought there would be no way America could do the film justice. Remakes invariably suck (THE VANISHING and THE RING being two classic examples) and it’s a shame more audiences aren’t willing to read while watching a film (unless it’s Jesus Christ getting the f*** beat out of him). My initial feelings regarding the remake were assuaged when I learned that the JU-ON director would also be helming the remake. This didn’t help THE VANISHING, but I figured it couldn’t hurt.

My main problem with the film, which is very scary and a blessing with the recent horror films hitting the big screen, is the ending. Without getting into spoilers, fans of the original will be slightly disappointed with the tweaks to the ending. The film does the original justice throughout, so it perplexed me why they wouldn’t leave things alone.

The basics, for those of you who don’t know, are simple. When somebody dies in a state of rage, a curse is left behind that will exact vengeance on anyone who crosses it. The best part of this is, innocence be damned. Buffy (who is a damn fine actress, but I don’t get the people who call her attractive - her nose is seriously f***ed up) plays a social worker living in Tokyo who is assigned a case at a home where we come to find out the grudge exists. A freaky looking old woman is the home’s resident, and some strange shit goes down during the visit.

I don’t know the budget for JU-ON, but that film’s CGI moments were actually pretty good. However, things look more polished in this film. Specifically the shadow monster. At least Hollywood, if nothing else, can provide a quality budget to their remakes.

After this visit, we shift to another story, connected to the house and its grudge. We will come back to SMG, but I appreciated the fact that Hollywood left the non-linear structure of the original intact. For those unfamiliar with the original, THE GRUDGE is really a series of inter-connected vignettes involving the house and the tragedies that befall everyone who are confronted with the grudge.

The entire cast of the remake is strong, with the lone exception of Jason Behr, who I’ve never liked in anything, including ROSWELL.

I didn’t want to give any of the scares away, but I promise horror fans will like this film (although I do recommend checking out JU-ON instead). I don’t know why, but little Japanese kids with big, dark eyes, are always good for a scare. I wonder how parents over there cope! And be on the lookout for a much scarier version of the Linda Blair spider-walk.


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