SAW
Year of Release: 2014
Date Watched: 01 November 2017
JR's Rating:
(8.0 out of 10, Awesome)
Date Watched: 01 November 2017
JR's Rating:
(8.0 out of 10, Awesome)
"Live or Die, Make Your Choice"
POSITIVES
➕ Tobin Bell as Jigsaw
➕ The Reverse Bear Trap ➕ Adam and Lawrence Connection ➕ Quotable Lines |
NEGATIVES
➖ Confusing Storyline & Side Stories
➖ Too Many Unnecessary Flashbacks |
A game about valuing one's life, Saw initiated the so-called Torture Porn genre of horror flicks that dominated the 2000s. In fact, Saw gave James Wan his big break spawning a massive franchise still followed by fans until today. Saw brings us to doctor Lawrence and photographer Adam to a test of wits to save their lives from the Jigsaw serial killer. The movie brings us closer to the flawed personal lives of the two and how they became victims of Jigsaw. While the traps are not that intricate as those of the films that followed, the first Saw film managed to get us hooked more on the characters and their flawed human backgrounds. Dr. Lawrence is the character you should look forward to in this film as he ends Jigsaw's test on a high note. One trap that caught my attention though is the reverse bear trap, which will soon be definitive of the franchise introducing us yet to more complex traps in the sequels. The first Saw film for me looks like an experimental one and still needs much to improve on most especially on working with its convoluted side and main storylines; however, camerawork was done effectively coupled with great acting by its actors. Tobin Bell best suits the role of Jigsaw for his tone and physical appearance, indeed he is scary as is. A lot of quotes I'll remember from this film coming most especially from the iconic Jigsaw himself. Most people feel so ungrateful to be alive, but after watching this film that might not be the case anymore. Decade-defining movie indeed.
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Image Reference: Sawpedia: Saw Wikia
Time Published: 02 November 2017 (9:00 PM)
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