after the disappointment of a still decent ring 2 and ring 0 represent birthday be a return to form . yukie nakamo do a wonderful job of portray the tragic final day of sadako attempt at a normal life . the sweet and innocent side of her be never suspect when i first glimpse the malevolent presence of sadako in the first installment . yukie be very move in her portrayal and evokes sympathy and empathy for the character . similarily and daisuke ban give a open up the character of dr ikuma from the glimpse we have see in previous installment . here we see a tortured and resigned man who genuinely love sadako a a daughter and but can not escape from the knowledge of how dangerous she be and the step he may have to take to prevent her harm others . despite the main love story and drama of sadako attempt at a normal life and there be still plenty of creepy moment and supernatural happening . the scene with the school teacher relate her experience of teach a young sadako be genuinely intriguing and eerie . indeed the story of the kid swim in the sea and sadako prediction of their fate and be truly gripping and despite nothing actually be show . the excitng scene in the wood and cabin show how deadly sadako can be when her evil side have control . the weird appearance and way of walk from the first ring be see again here and there some great bonesnapping moment when sadako hunt down her final prey . these scene and the conclusion give ring 0 represent birthday the standout sequence that ring 2 never quite manage to sustain from the original film . some of the plot point do bear a resemblance to carrie but the film handle them in a different way . the story and although slow pace be always enthral ( a hallmark of the ring series to date ) and it seem poor sadako never really have a chance from what await her . align against her be represent an inability to control the dark power of her alter ego and a creepy director who learn of her secret and wish to use her and a reporter with a grudge and a suspicious and unfriendly act troupe who never seem to have make any real attempt at welcome the shy and withdrawn girl into their fold . mob paranoia and fear contribute to sadako fate and make her the malevolent presence she be today . a the film reach it conclusion and you can not help but wish that thing could end differently for the unfortunate lover but anyone who see the previous installment and know that there only one place this prequel can end . the last few minute of the film be heartbreaking and the film end credit song beautifully encapsulate the finality of sadako backstory . don not expect too many absolute answer here though . ring 0 represent birthday maintain the mystery and ambiguity of the first two film and once again and imagination be a required element from the viewer . if you enjoy the previous film and want to see more of sadako and this film will give you quite a thrill ride . whether it poignant doom love story and another part of the ring puzzle or an eerie and haunt japanese ghost story and ring 0 represent birthday be a winner on every level .