My Rating:
6.8 out of 10
"Cherish your life". This is the motto behind the
film series "Saw". Tobin Bell stars as the perfect villain "John
Kramer aka Jigsaw" in this franchise. The series is created by James Wan and Leigh Whannell, they
being the main story writers. The series was initially directed by James Wan
and further sequels were followed by Darren Lynn Bousman, David Hackl and Kevin Greutert. Other actors include Shawnee Smith, Cary
Elwes, Costas Mandylor, Danny Glover and Betsy Russell. It can be termed as a
horror/ thriller.
The
series mainly focuses on death nearing games. This series can be gross for some
people, some people may remark it disgusting as flesh tears off from the body,
people scream, muscles lacerate, blood spilling off and body parts being pulled
out. But as these games progress, the story mainly focuses on the reason behind
these games. The past of Jigsaw killer is related with the story as the sequels
progress. The plot involves police department and FBI with all addicted people,
criminals, cheaters and greedy people feeding off others.
The
first part involves a cheating doctor and an ungrateful person who interferes
with people's privacy. The twisted ending at the end of the first part paved
the way for the other parts. The second part includes eight people trapped in a
gas infecting chamber where they need to find the proper antidotes within time
limit. The third part involves a man who is coping with the death of his son
and it involves people who imparted him injustice in his son's death case. The
fourth part involves a twist in the series and it is when police entirely comes
in the story. It involves detectives and officers being played in the game. The
fifth part brings about a lot with the past of Jigsaw and five people trapped
in a game due to their greedy deeds which destroyed people's lives. The sixth
part involves a health insurance executive
being trapped in a game due to his company's unjust policy. The seventh part is
the final instalment in the series and it involves a man who claimed to the
world of falsely being trapped in the jigsaw's trap. Jigsaw finally traps him
and makes him realize about some true commitments.
"Game
Over" as the main dialogue ending each part, the movie finally brings
everything forward and it gives the seven years series an amazing ending. The
direction of the movie is satisfying with visual effects and cinematography
taking the main place. The lacerating of the body is amazing shown with some
overwhelming effects. The movie at some point becomes a little boring with
games going on repetitively but the suspense at the end pulls the movie off.
All
the seven parts are so intermingled with each other that if a person loses some
focus, the movie may become a little complex. But more or less it provides a
great watch for people who are not scared by body tearing and enjoy a great
thrilling suspense. If the series had been pulled more it may had cause loss of
interest in the people, but the franchise people understood that and ended it
at the right moment. Overall, I suggest that viewers should watch this series
and enjoy the experience.
