"One Missed Call" is a remake of the 2003 Japanese film, directed by Eric Valette and featuring Shannyn Sossamon. The story remains straightforward: people receive calls on their cell phones from their future selves, containing the final moments of their deaths. The main issue with this remake seems to be that those involved didn’t understand what they were doing; in my opinion, Takashi Miike’s original concept was essentially ruined. It not only lacks the unsettling atmosphere of "Chakushin Ari," but also appears to have had its characters “whitewashed.” This is similar to the U.S. remake of "The Ring," except that version at least showed some reverence for the source material, "Ringu." “One Missed Call,” however, did not. The distinctive ringtone was altered into something bland and uninspired, completely removing the chilling quality surrounding these calls. Director Eric Valette also missed the point about "One Missed Call" potentially being part of a series like "The Ring" or "The Grudge." Of those franchises, only “The Grudge” managed to stay true to the core idea of the Asian vengeful spirit, likely because Takashi Shimizu directed the U.S. remake as well. While there were mostly non-Asian actors in that film, Kayako and Toshio retained their Japanese origins, making the American versions still connected to the "Yu-On" franchise. “The Ring” already faltered in this regard by changing Sadako into Samara, but at least it was a good movie with an excellent atmosphere. “One Missed Call” was meant to continue that tradition with Mimiko, but instead we got forgettable characters and the PG-13 rating ultimately sealed its fate. If you enjoyed the original for its graphic death scenes—like the extended sequence of bone breaks and contortions in the film studio—you won’t find any of that here; this version is suitable for children. The CGI ghost effects at the end were somewhat enjoyable, but they're no creepier than those in "The Pirates Of The Caribbean." Even the disturbing scene of a mother embracing her child while pieces of rotten flesh fall from her body was left out. The only real connection to the original seems to be that both films feature a young girl who becomes the vengeful spirit after dying from an asthma attack ignored by her mother(s). The film is visually well-shot, and Shannyn Sossamon and Edward Burns did their best with the material they were given. However, when the movie itself lacks any vision or respect for its origins, it just feels like a pointless, lifeless product designed to make money—with a few decent visuals thrown in. If your children are 13, you could let them watch this, but as soon as they’re older, do them a favor and show them the original. For fans of the first film: steer clear of this one; it will only frustrate you and leave a bad taste in your mouth... or maybe that's from the red candy? You have been warned!

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