The seventh and final movie in the enduring torture-porn horror series Saw. More
As a deadly battle rages over Jigsaw's (Tobin Bell) brutal legacy, a group of Jigsaw survivors gather to seek the support of self-help guru and fellow survivor Bobby Dagen (Sean Patrick Flanery), a man whose own dark secrets unleash a new wave of terror. Hide
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Ed's note: Andreas saw the 3D version of this movie. More
When Saw first hit the big screen, it was a big deal. Its concept was original and shocking at a time when the horror genre had become stagnant. Years later, the novelty has worn off and familiarity has kicked in as the creators show no signs of deviating from a well-worn formula. Now it’s the Police Academy of its style.
You don’t go along to something like this for the acting or writing, so it’s churlish to dwell on the weaknesses there. What’s really disappointing is the use, or lack there of, of the 3D format. Torture porn seems custom built to exploit the extra dimension, but the format is curiously under-utilized and feels like it was included only because it’s the done thing at cinemas these days. At least the stages of the game are well designed and provide the requisite gore in interesting fashion. In the end, that’s why people have stayed loyal to the brand and keep coming back.
Still, it’s sad to see how far the franchise has fallen. This is advertised as the final chapter (though that isn’t set in stone) and the film’s grand finale is a tepid twist at best, which sadly mirrors the series as a whole. Even the most hardcore fans may be disappointed, as the earlier works deserved to go out with a much bigger bang. Hide
There are a scattering of infallibly cringe-making horrors, but on the whole Saw 3D could do with more depth Full review.
This seventh installment does at least provide a reasonably satisfying conclusion to the series in the unlikely event they choose to give it a rest. Full review.
Be aware: if you see the film in a theater equipped with RealD 3D and Dolby sound, you'll come away with a pretty good idea of what it would feel like to have flying body parts hit you in the face. Full review.
On the other hand, the 3D is barely-there, the clanging machine-rock soundtrack is merciless, and the traps are decidedly ho-hum. Even running its final lap, Saw still oozes mediocrity. Full review.
That Saw 3D is relentlessly repugnant will delight the franchise's fans and surprise almost no one. The best that can be said for the picture, gamely directed by longtime "Saw" cutter Kevin Greutert, is that it offers little in between the traps, which are more creatively vicious than they've ever been. Full review.
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