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If you’ve been following the devilish puzzles of the dastardly Jigsaw in the Saw series thus far, then you’ll know what to expect from this formulaic, yet agreeable third entry in the burgeoning franchise. Once again, we’re introduced to characters who initially appear to be random victims, who find themselves caught in ingenious, deadly traps. And once more, again, those traps come with difficult choices: death lies on one side, a fair bucketload of gore on the other.
This time though, Jigsaw lies on his deathbed, and his game involves a surgeon whose own life depends on keeping him alive. Naturally, there are a few added twists mixed in too, and while you’ll find no spoilers here, it’ll hardly be a revelation to declare that Saw III is reluctant to stray away from its familiar ground. This does have a significant downside, though. The original Saw had moments that were genuinely clever, that offset those other moments that were best squinted at behind your fingers. Saw III, though, reverses the balance, depending far more on schlock than it does clever plotting. It still works, and it works hard to tie itself into the previous two films, but the end result is still a diluted version of the first film.
With that in mind, Saw III is a worthwhile rental, and fans of both the series and genre are going to find moments to enjoy. But those looking for a repeat of the original’s ingenuity won’t be so keen, although it does leave enough promise to ensure that the already-announced Saw IV will be worth keeping an eye out for.--Simon Brew
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
First: awsome.
Seccond: very good.
Third: well, it's debatable.
The shocks are in need of origionality, along with the direction, acting, story, dialogue etc. Saw 3 has only gained its popularity by being able to shock... and nothing else; if you're the kind of person who only looks for this in a film, then this is deffinately for you. People looking for a great, thought provoking, origional and scary horror like the previous ones might aswell leave this well alone.
Good, but deffinately not great.
Seccond: very good.
Third: well, it's debatable.
The shocks are in need of origionality, along with the direction, acting, story, dialogue etc. Saw 3 has only gained its popularity by being able to shock... and nothing else; if you're the kind of person who only looks for this in a film, then this is deffinately for you. People looking for a great, thought provoking, origional and scary horror like the previous ones might aswell leave this well alone.
Good, but deffinately not great.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
The gore content was vast! There were squirms in every aisle! It promised there would be blood and delivered in grand style!
Jigsaw is dying, that much we knew, but what we didn't know is that he is literally at deaths door. His apprentice, Amanda, kidnaps a doctor to aide him, shes not ready yet to have him die.
Its all a game, hes testing everyone even as his brain swells and threatens to kill him. There is one chap, hes being groomed to follow in Jigsaws footsteps, his trials go on behind the scenes as he faces various fears from his past. Amanda is unknowingly being tested as Jigsaw gets quiet close to the doctor. The doctor herself is being tested, her very life hangs in the balance and her compliance isn't an option.
The traps are very different from the earlier Saw movies, it seems that escape from the traps won't come at any price...
Its good fun. Not for the feint hearted at all. The last time people were affected on the level was in the 'Exorcist' era.
Truly awesome film that has massive visual impact.
Horror fans will love it!
Jigsaw is dying, that much we knew, but what we didn't know is that he is literally at deaths door. His apprentice, Amanda, kidnaps a doctor to aide him, shes not ready yet to have him die.
Its all a game, hes testing everyone even as his brain swells and threatens to kill him. There is one chap, hes being groomed to follow in Jigsaws footsteps, his trials go on behind the scenes as he faces various fears from his past. Amanda is unknowingly being tested as Jigsaw gets quiet close to the doctor. The doctor herself is being tested, her very life hangs in the balance and her compliance isn't an option.
The traps are very different from the earlier Saw movies, it seems that escape from the traps won't come at any price...
Its good fun. Not for the feint hearted at all. The last time people were affected on the level was in the 'Exorcist' era.
Truly awesome film that has massive visual impact.
Horror fans will love it!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
"Saw III" is the grizzliest thriller since "Hellraiser." It offers a lot: tension, gore, suspense, fantastic cinematography, and a fitting soundtrack. Fans of the previous "Saw" movies will surely not be disapointed.
I think the third installment of "Saw" certainly strikes out as the most gory. It is not a "scary" movie, but it is certainly a "gory" movie. Normally, I rebel against movies like these (gore-filled bloodbaths), but I think "Saw" offers a much more deeper and meaningful story then, say "Hostel Part II".
The Jigsaw Killer is on his death bed. Him and his apprentice, Amanda, must play the final game before he reaches death. The story leads on from "Saw II", so I think viewers of "Saw III" should watch the second movie first (unless you're going to see it plainly for the gore). He has recaptured Jeff (Angus Macfadyen) and has a brutal test ahead of him in order to save his young daughter's life, and her sanity.
The Traps in "Saw III" are fairly stomach-churning (one of them certainly stands out), much more than the previous "Saw" movies. I know a lot of movie-viewers may want to know about the Traps before they view the movie, but for that, I would recommend the IMDB. I would not recommend this for the light-hearted. It is a full-on gore-fest.
For those who enjoy horror movies, I would recommend "Saw III" and any of the other "Saw" movies. The suspense is brilliant, and there is much more of Jigsaw's well-loved Puppet killer. Fans may also like to know that "Saw IV" is now finished, and that the creators have now pronounced a "Saw V" and "Saw VI". Oh, will the games ever end?
I think the third installment of "Saw" certainly strikes out as the most gory. It is not a "scary" movie, but it is certainly a "gory" movie. Normally, I rebel against movies like these (gore-filled bloodbaths), but I think "Saw" offers a much more deeper and meaningful story then, say "Hostel Part II".
The Jigsaw Killer is on his death bed. Him and his apprentice, Amanda, must play the final game before he reaches death. The story leads on from "Saw II", so I think viewers of "Saw III" should watch the second movie first (unless you're going to see it plainly for the gore). He has recaptured Jeff (Angus Macfadyen) and has a brutal test ahead of him in order to save his young daughter's life, and her sanity.
The Traps in "Saw III" are fairly stomach-churning (one of them certainly stands out), much more than the previous "Saw" movies. I know a lot of movie-viewers may want to know about the Traps before they view the movie, but for that, I would recommend the IMDB. I would not recommend this for the light-hearted. It is a full-on gore-fest.
For those who enjoy horror movies, I would recommend "Saw III" and any of the other "Saw" movies. The suspense is brilliant, and there is much more of Jigsaw's well-loved Puppet killer. Fans may also like to know that "Saw IV" is now finished, and that the creators have now pronounced a "Saw V" and "Saw VI". Oh, will the games ever end?
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Clever but not as good as the first two!
The original SAW film was a tense, shocking and very intelligent, with a storyline that never stopped impressing me. Read more
Published 7 months ago by G. Stephenson
1.0 out of 5 stars
One Saw too many!
Having avoided watching Saw 2 for six years I finally decided to be brave and see if it was any good. While some elements were memorable it was a disappointing experience for me. Read more
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My Favourite Saw Sequel.
Saw is one of the greatest horror films in recent memory, but Saw II left me very disappointed, I feel it was a more traditional horror film with a vibe of 'teen slasher' to it,... Read more
Published 21 months ago by D. Mccaffrey
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gory glory
saw 3 has to be the gorest of the series with lots bone cracking, snapping horror. not for the faint hearted, but recommened for horror fans. ****
Published on 15 Sep 2010 by mr mark mooney
2.0 out of 5 stars
Saw 3 is already 1 too many Saw films and I SO SAW it coming!
Nothing like Hollywood is there!? 'Saw' arrived in 2004 with the minimum of hype and promotion-in fact it was going to be a straight to dvd release till some exec SAW the... Read more
Published on 23 Mar 2010 by ScottPaul ScottPaul
2.0 out of 5 stars
How not to wear a bandolier
The first two outings of the Jigsaw Killer were ingenious, creative, and very entertaining. The puzzle and Grand Guignol elements used in both raised the bar for the slasher genre. Read more
Published on 14 Mar 2010 by sft
2.0 out of 5 stars
Very tedious compared to the first two
I hadn't watched the Saw films until very recently but had always been told that the first two were good and then the series went downhill after that. Read more
Published on 11 Nov 2009 by Robert Zimmerman
5.0 out of 5 stars
Almost as good as 1 and the best ending possible
I've gotten into the Saw films later than a lot of people but I'm a big fan now after seeing Saw III. Read more
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