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Sarah Michelle Gellar - "The Grudge 2" Movie - Unogateway.com Review

Jackie Chavez

Sunday 12 November 2006, 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.

The Grudge 2 offers mediocre scares

Images of chainsaws, spinning heads and nightmarish ghosts embody what we think of when we hear people say “Friday the 13th.” And on this particular day, the superstitious are on overdrive as teens search for the best scares while others take it as any other day. All of this leading directly to the most-awaited event this month: Halloween. That being the time for haunted houses, trick-or-treating and, of course, the fall lineup for the best horror movies.

Contemplating my choices for activities on this past Friday the 13th, The Grudge 2 seemed like the perfect outlet for releasing some timely horror.

Familiar faces hit the screen in the first few minutes. Amber Tamblyn plays Aubrey, who is Karen’s (Sarah Michelle Gellar) sister. In the first Grudge we saw Karen burn down the cursed house hoping to get rid of what haunted her, but in the final scene we realize she is in a hospital and the curse has come with her. This movie continues the plot with Karen still in the hospital.

Aubrey is sent by her mother to bring Karen back from Japan. Aubrey sets out to find out what her sister saw in that house; she teams with a journalist named Eason (Edison Chen) and they try to find some way to stop the curse. There are several character-driven story lines that tie together nicely in the end.

Another American girl in Japan (Ariel Kebble) goes into the house and is afflicted with the curse, and a family in Chicago starts to show signs of rage, which can only be attributed to the horrendous curse.

I liked the fact that more history is given in the sequel and the hunt to get rid of the curse continues. However, I found it to be very disappointing because there were so many storylines where none of the characters progress, but are stuck in that nightmarish curse up until the end of the movie.

The curse was more like a spreading virus with no cure, swallowing people up in rage and thick strands of black hair. Director Takashi Shimizu knows how to keep audiences on the edge of their seats, with many spine-tingling moments and sudden scares. No matter how often the cursed girl and little boy came out, the effect was always the same: shocking, gruesome and terrifying. At times the movie would grow confusing with so many storylines, and I tried to figure out exactly what was happening with whom.

The ending was as big a let down. We see nothing come out of all the characters’ storylines. I was hoping to see at least a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel, but all I saw was a mass of dark hair and a creepy, crackling sound coming from the girl’s broken jaw. If you see the movie, you will know exactly what I mean.

Grade: C


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