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From Dailycampus.com Sarah Michelle GellarSarah Michelle Gellar unable to hold ’Grudge’ - Dailycampus.com ReviewBy Joe Wenzel Thursday 3 February 2005, 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" is a new horror movie, whose DVD hits stores this week. It is a link in a new chain of horror following movies like "The Ring," "Saw," and the new version of "Dawn of the Dead." "The Grudge" is about an American nurse who is given an assignment to take care of a woman who spends her days sleeping. She soon realizes the house is haunted, and an investigation is started to figure out what really happened in this house. The movie grossed over $100 million at the box office and was the 21st highest grossing movie of the year. But many of the critics gave it a C to D rating overall. So, what drove so many people to see this movie? "The Grudge" fails to be a high quality film. But as a horror movie, it is a success. It provides lots of scares and thrills and makes the viewer jump - which has not happened for many of us since viewing "The Ring." The movie also is able to scare you without much in the way of blood and guts. The PG-13 rating may lure people away, but this movie has more scares then many R-rated horror movies. One of the problems with the movie is you learn everything bit by bit. The flow of the plot is very jolted. It appears that Director Takashi Shimizu tried to copy the Tarantino style of filmmaking with his own spin. It is different but not necessarily effective. The movie tries to copy different assets from "The Ring" and "Ringu." The victims all die from a frightening look. The little boy, the killer or main villain, seems to scare his victims to death. There is even a scene where a police officer is watching a tape and the dead person walks toward the screen. Though he does not walk through the television, the affect seems over-used. Sarah Michelle Gellar has already tried to be a scream queen in "Scream 2" and "I Know What You Did Last Summer." In both she was just another pretty girl killed off in a below average horror movie. Here she gets the chance to be the lead. She fails. She always seems distant and never to be the main character of the story. 1 Message |
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