Saw III Reviews

I already saw this movie but since it was a while back, I thought I might as well check it out again. This time around, I did re-watch ‘Saw 2’ a week ago and, at least, I was more able to appreciate the connections they made with the previous installments. Indeed, the first time I watched the damned thing, it was at least 4 years since I watched ‘Saw II’ which I already didn’t like much. Indeed, for some movies like this one, I seriously don't care about the hype so I don’t feel the rush to see all the installments of this supposedly ‘great’ horror franchise. Unfortunately, the connections with the previous movies was probably the only thing I cared for as this movie was still pretty weak. What amazes me is how the fans seem to believe that those films are very well written… Seriously, most of it didn’t make much sense. Indeed, it started with some seemingly random scenes and, at the end, of course, everything was explained and, obviously, you are supposed to be impressed by how smart Jigsaw was to build this up but I didn’t really buy it. In my opinion, the whole thing was just preposterous and it was a typical example of the omnipotent serial killer who sees everything, can more or less predict the future and has apparently a limitless access to some massive amounts of cash. I mean, right from the first installment which was in fact rather decent, the whole concept barely made sense but it was at least original and interesting to behold but, with these sequels, they just keep repeating the same pattern without adding much anything really worthwhile. Anyway, to conclude, I didn’t like this movie and I don’t think it is really worth a look, except if you are a fan of the genre.

Death is a surprise party.

How in the deuce do you get a star from the classic film Braveheart to star in what most people see as a horror movie? Kidnap him and make him play a game, of course! :))) It seems as if the longer the Saw series progresses, the more complicated the storyline becomes. This time, John Kramer is dying of his cancer and asks his protégé to kidnap a doctor to help him stay alive long enough to witness his greatest test to be played out. At the same time, a man bent on finding the person who killed his son is forced to make the choice on whether he will let three people connected to his son's death live or die. A bit of a mess after the first two, but it still continues the narration of Kramer's bloody legacy. The traps are less sinister, with the sole exception of Jigsaw's personal favourite: the Rack. I found Detective Kerry's demise unnecessary, since her death deviated from Jigsaw's usual pattern of getting people who have led unworthy lives. But, as Jigsaw pointed out near the end of the movie, his supposed protégé seemed to disregard the value of giving people a second chance at life by making the traps inescapable. In a way, this type of attitude towards the people who they want to teach a lesson to is more sinister and gives you a little more insight on the type of person Jigsaw really is: despite the number of people who have died while playing his games, he still makes sure that they have a fighting chance. I think this is one of the beauties of the series: they make you appreciate your life a little more, and they also enforce the importance of compassion. Even the most hard-hearted killer can repent if he or she has compassion flowing through his/her heart and soul. This isn't just mindless bloodshed; this is showing people who have become lax and careless with the way they go about their lives how much they are throwing away.

I really wish they would have left "Saw" alone after the first movie. The first one was excellent, with an actual story that was well done. Yes, it was gruesome at times, but it was full of suspense, and left you guessing until the end.

The second movie, in comparison, was NOT good. Despite this, I picked up the third movie the other day, since I have seen the other two. Right from the start, I was less than impressed. Bad acting, predictable story---and not a good story either.

They really need to stop making these movies. All they are doing now is showing gruesome, graphic violence while wrecking what was once a great idea for a film.