The Curse of Bridgew Hollow Rating Bridgew Hollow, a small town tucked away in the countryside, has been subject to a curious phenomenon known as the Curse of Bridgew Hollow Rating. This mysterious occurrence revolves around the town's rating system, which, for some reason, seems to bring misfortune to the businesses and individuals within its borders. It all started several decades ago when the town council decided to implement a rating system to assess the quality of establishments. The idea, at its core, was to improve the overall standards of businesses and provide visitors with reliable information. However, as the ratings came into effect, the town seemed to be cursed, with businesses experiencing a string of unfortunate events. One of the most peculiar aspects of this curse is the unpredictability of its effects.
As much as the series eventually endeared me to it, the whole love plotline is, admittedly, a mess of problems and potential nastiness. Chocolat’s love interest, Pierre, is introduced as the Cool Mature Student Council type, quite literally nicknamed “prince” by the girls who idolise him. Having recently watched Revolutionary Girl Utena, alarm bells akin to the Kill Bill sirens began going off in my head. Which is funny, but also turned out to be a correct hunch, since Pierre is soon revealed to be the literal prince of the Ogres, an evil faction of witches banished from the magical court and seeking revenge and power. So, yeah: our love interest is also our preliminary villain.
Admittedly this is mostly due to my favourite arc of the series Vanilla who is doing her best to be Evil at this point uses magic to create a fake beach for heart-stealing purposes, but overloads from the effort of making such an extensive illusion and faints. Ladies, gentlemen, and other distinguished guests, today I am talking about the early 00s magical girl series Sugar Sugar Rune , one of the many golden children of the now-defunct Del Rey publishing, the series that rocked the cute witch aesthetic for all it was worth and then some, monetised the Power of Love, and almost not quite, but almost had an incest plot twist.
One of the most peculiar aspects of this curse is the unpredictability of its effects. Some businesses with high ratings suddenly experienced significant declines in customer satisfaction, leading to financial losses and closures. Meanwhile, businesses with low ratings thrived despite the negative feedback.
Manga / Sugar Sugar Rune
Sugar Sugar Rune is a Magical Girl series. Originally a manga by Moyoco Anno which was serialized in Nakayoshi from 2004 to 2007, it was adapted into a 51-episode anime in 2005.
Chocolat and Vanilla are two young witches from the Magical World, the best of friends despite being polar opposites. They're both chosen as candidates to become the Magical World's future queen. But in order to prove themselves, they must venture into the Human World and collect "hearts" - extracted human emotions representing how a person feels towards you. Whoever captures the most shall become queen.
They're aided by their mentor, the witch pop-idol Rockin' Robin; their familiars, Chocolat's lazy frog Duke and Vanilla's stuck-up mouse Blanca; and later, their friends from the Magical World, Houx and Saule, who transfer to their school in order to protect them.
But competing for hearts isn't all they have to deal with. Something evil is drawing near the Queen Candidates- the mysterious middle school boy Pierre, prince of the Ogres who wants the Noir hearts for himself and has taken an interest in Chocolat. It is thus up to the girls to stop his Evil Plan- but Chocolat finds herself interested in him as well.
This strange phenomenon led many to believe that the ratings themselves were the cause of the misfortune. Numerous theories have emerged attempting to explain the Curse of Bridgew Hollow Rating. Some suggest that the town's history may hold the key. It is said that a powerful witch resided in Bridgew Hollow centuries ago and placed a curse on the town out of resentment for its inhabitants. This curse allegedly affects any form of judgment or evaluation within the area, including the rating system. Others believe that the curse is a result of a psychological phenomenon, whereby individuals subconsciously alter their behavior based on the ratings they see. This altered behavior, in turn, leads to unexpected outcomes and experiences. It is hypothesized that this psychological effect is intensified in Bridgew Hollow due to an unknown, unique characteristic of the town or its residents. Despite numerous attempts to break the curse, no one has been successful thus far. Some businesses have resorted to removing ratings altogether, hoping to negate the curse's effects. However, this often led to reduced customer trust and further financial setbacks. The Curse of Bridgew Hollow Rating has become a famous urban legend, attracting visitors who are eager to experience the town's supernatural aura. While some dismiss it as mere coincidence, others swear by its existence and its impact on the town's businesses. Whether the curse is real or merely a product of imagination, the ratings of Bridgew Hollow will continue to perplex and bewilder those who encounter them..
Reviews for "The Curse of Bridgwater Hollow Rating: A Wake-up Call for Stakeholders"
1. Amy - 2/5 - I was really disappointed with "The Curse of Bridgew Holoow." The story felt choppy and disjointed, with too many unnecessary plotlines that never really came together. The characters were also incredibly flat and lacked any depth or development. I found myself not caring about any of them or their fates. Overall, I felt like the movie was a wasted opportunity and left me feeling unsatisfied.
2. Mark - 1/5 - "The Curse of Bridgew Holoow" is one of the worst movies I've ever seen. The acting was unbelievably wooden and the dialogue was cliché and cringe-worthy. I couldn't help but roll my eyes throughout the entire film. The plot was convoluted and made no sense, with no clear direction or purpose. I can't believe I wasted my time and money on this garbage.
3. Sarah - 2/5 - I had high hopes for "The Curse of Bridgew Holoow," but it ultimately fell flat for me. The scares were predictable and lacked any real originality. It felt like a cookie-cutter horror movie with no real substance. The pacing was also off, with long stretches of boredom followed by rushed and confusing scenes. Overall, it failed to deliver on the promised chills and left me feeling underwhelmed.
4. Mike - 2/5 - "The Curse of Bridgew Holoow" had a promising premise, but it failed to deliver on its potential. The scares were cheap and relied too heavily on jump scares rather than building genuine suspense. The characters made one dumb decision after another, which made it hard to root for them. The ending was also unsatisfying and left too many loose ends. It's a shame because with better direction and writing, this could have been a much better horror movie.