Ruin this

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...The ruins is a horror film that was released in 2008, directed by Carter Smith and starring Jonathan Tucker, Shawn Ashmore, Jena Malone, Laura Ramsey and Joe Anderson. The book was originally based on a Novel that was written by Scott Smith. I had the pleasure of watching this film, last week, and I was one of mixed feelings. At times this film was brilliant, a fresh new plot, which didn't have any ghosts, or villains, but at times it was hard to pick up the film, in the sense that there were moments were the film slowed down. A great horror film should be one that has a constant flow to it, one that constantly keeps you on the edge of your seat. Plot: So the film starts of in a dark cold place, the viewers see a woman, who is trapped in a dark dungeon type area, one that looks more like a well, or a cave. She tries to call for help...

jaygami1986 18.08.2009 · Read review
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Review of The Ruins (DVD)

The Ruins - 'Twilight Zone' Concept

Advantages: Fascinating - loaded with suspense.
Disadvantages: Not actually frightening.

...Director: Carter Smith Screenplay: Scott B. Smith Novel: Scott B. Smith Genre: Horror - Thriller Country: Australia/USA Certification: 18 Language: English/Maya/Spanish/German Released: 13th October, 2008 (DVD) MAIN CAST: Jonathan Tucker (Jeff) Jena Malone (Amy) Laura Ramsey (Stacy) Shawn Ashmore (Eric) Joe Anderson (Mathias) Dimitri Baveas (Dimitri) A group of friends on vacation in Mexico make the acquaintance of a German tourist, Mathias, who tells them about a remote archaeological dig in the jungle. The German tourist tells them that his brother met an archaeologist and went with her to the dig? but he left a map behind. Excited at the prospect of visiting a ruin that has not yet been fully excavated or even made public, the group agree to accompany Mathias and his friend. Hiring a taxi to take...

GoFigure 27.10.2008 · Read review
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This Film Was In Ruins Before It Was Released

Advantages: Small traces of tension
Disadvantages: It's a shambles

...Amy (Jena Malone), her best friend Stacey (Laura Ramsay) and their boyfriend?s Jeff (Jonathon Tucker) and Eric (Shawn Ashmore) are on holiday in Mexico when they meet and make friends with a German holidaymaker Mathias (Joe Anderson), Mathias informs them of some beautiful ancient ruins which only a select few lucky people ever get to see because they are so remote. When they arrive at the ruins, Mexican locals appear from nowhere on horses wielding guns and arrows, they shoot a young boy from their own tribe after Amy throws something to distract the gun men which hits the boys. The group of teenagers manage to escape and end up at the top of a temple, all that?s there is an abandoned camp and a well, they hear a phone ringing down the well so they hoist Mathias down there, the rope snaps and he breaks his back. When the girls go...

Great_reviewer07 19.07.2009 · Read review
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Ruined? Looks pretty damn good to me.

Advantages: History at your fingertips
Disadvantages: Transport isnt great/lack of amenity at site

...WHAT AND WHERE IS SALAMIS AND WHY WAS IT RUINED? The ancient city of Salamis was at one time (about 2000 years ago) the capital of Cyprus. As you may be aware Cyprus, sitting in the middle of the medeteranean, has been a stepping off post for most invasions in the area and has itself been occupied by the Romans, Assyrians, Egyptians and Persians to name but a few. In fact the ownership of Cyprus is still in dispute with the Turks still controlling this northern part. The ruins covers an area of approximately a square mile along the coast and is bordered on one side by sweet smelling pine and eucalyptus trees. The city was cast into ruins when in 76AD a severe earthquake struck the city. The different sized columns were put ou at different times first by Trajan and Hadrian when they built a gymnasium (which again was destroyed...

gizmoregis 09.09.2006 · Read review
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A Song To Ruin

Advantages: Original, breathtaking lyrics, passionate
Disadvantages: ....

...live track, though it will never be played again. The middle breakdown seems almost necessary amongst the rage, as, once again, Million Dead triumph. This album is one of those hidden gems, one that many will ignore, and many more will never hear of. They are the unlucky ones. This album is furious, gracious, eye-opening, fist-clenching, lyrically tremendous and awe inspiring. This is one of those CDs that you just have to own. +++Track Listing+++ Pornography For Cowards Breaking The Back I Am The Party Charlie and the Propaganda Myth Machine A Song To Ruin Similing At Strangers On Trains MacGyver Relentless The Kids Are Going To Love It The Rise And Fall...

blueblood121 06.10.2005 · Read review
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Review of Song To Ruin, A - Million Dead

Her ruin, your ruin everybodys' ruin.

Advantages: High number of good tracks
Disadvantages: Heavy on the feminism!!

...Speak and destroy, the frist album by American metal act My Ruin has been labelled in the music press as both the best - and the worst of recent times. To understand the album you need to first understand the band, or rather the singer. Tarrie B (formerly of Tura Satana) heads the line up, the band is her creation and the music reflects that. Tarrie is also an ardant feminist which again is relfected by her lyrics. [I strike terror among men, I can't be bothered by what they think...}; [I was put upon this earth in female form, but I can handle myself with the best of you - as well as the worst.] This is the theme that fills the album, on first listening each song apperears to be her battling against the rest of the world [This place is hell for me and I can never get no sleep] but as you go back, there is another side revealing...

skane 30.04.2001 (03.05.2001) · Read review
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Review of Speak And Destroy - My Ruin

Screams On The Grapevine

Advantages: Good Cast, Well Paced, Well Directed, Tense
Disadvantages: Nothing Really

...The horror genre has taken its usual slump into the gutter recently with such films as Saw being able to churn out five films of decreasing quality in quick succession. But every so once in a while something decent comes along and promptly gets ignored. The Ruins is such a film. Based on a book by Scott B Smith (A Simple Plan), the story sees four young adults on a lazy vacation in Mexico. Looking for a last fling of adventure, they take up the offer or a trip to an undiscovered ruin in the jungle. But naturally there is more than just old architecture in the Ruins and a Mayan tribe seems hell-bent on keeping our travellers from leaving the ruins. They soon discover why and what ensues is a blend of horror, paranoia and relationship breakdown within a confined space. The thing I liked about this film is that it doesn't go down...

utero 16.11.2008 · Read review
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Review of The Ruins (DVD)

Tourist Trap

Advantages: Quite different, compelling viewing
Disadvantages: No niggles here

...Sliding along in the wake of Turistas AKA Paradise Lost, The Ruins teaches us the dangers of travelling in unknown locations, and most importantly treating ancient temples and customs with respect. While on holiday in Mexico five friends enjoy some downtime by their hotel swimming pool where they encounter the kindly Mathias (Joe Anderson). He tells the five travellers about his intentions to travel to an ancient temple the following day to meet with his brother. After some debate the five Americans decide to follow Mathias on his adventure being as it is their final days of their holiday, and figure that this would be an ideal way to finish off their holiday. No sooner have our travellers arrived at the ancient temple than they are surrounded by an angry looking mob. Trying to cool the situation down due to the misunderstandings...

sghawken 24.06.2008 · Read review
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Review of The Ruins (DVD)

Amazing grace

Advantages: Very well preserved ruins, impressive scenery
Disadvantages: Lack of information material and sign-posting on the site

...A poster of the ruins of the ancient town of Salamis, Northern Cyprus, seen on a tourism fair in 1998, first brought my attention to the part of the world as a possible holiday destination. I booked a 1 week holiday in the neighbourhood of Salamis, was smitten by the country, met my - now - husband and moved there within less than a year. We lived in the small town Yeni Bogazici, right opposite of Salamis, and for the next 1 1/2 years (we moved to another town later on) the ruins were literally "down our street" and our favourite spot for walks. How to reach Salamis ? If you are staying either in Magosa (Famagusta), the Greek part of Cyprus or in Girne (Kyrenia) you will approach Salamis from the south. It is situated about 8 km to the north of Magosa, right opposite to the entrance of the village Yeni...

fritzthecat 14.09.2006 · Read review
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Run to Ruin

Advantages: Where shall I start!!!
Disadvantages: Leaves you wanting more

...Nina Nastasia is an American folk artist. I'll forgive you if you have no idea who I'm talking about. Her very existence seems to have gone almost unnoticed in the UK. This I must put right. Come join me. Be that brave warrior who waves a copy of her album 'Run to Ruin' in the face of all you meet and spread the word to all who have ears (and those who do not... equal opportunities and all that). The album is a modest offering by a very talented musician and lyricist. Run to Ruin lasts about thirty fve minutes. Nina Nastasia demands and deserves the respect of the preponderance of the record buying public. This is your chance to be a part of something special and intimate, to support an artist who is developing an ever increasing following both sides of the Atlantic. The genre of folk is normally associated with many things not...

goodison12 13.05.2004 · Read review
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