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Reviewed by: cooljimbop
Posted on October 17, 2005 9:05 AM
Dubbed as the new Se7en, Saw shares many similarities but don't be fooled, Saw is a film in itself. The story line is grippingly tense throughout with some ingenious twists and turns and some fantastic set pieces. The tension is high throughout although it's not exactly scary. It is, however, gory with some deeply disturbing and twisted scenes that will flip your stomach. The script itself is a bit hammy and the acting can be a bit dodgy but it is the intrigue and plot that drives this film. If you like thrillers I urge you watch Saw.
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Given the haste in which this sequel followed the original, hopes may not have been particularly high for Saw 2. Yet the film itself proves to be a welcome surprise. For while it has moments where it needlessly attempts to out-gore the original, and while it's not as clever, there's plenty here to lift it above the status of lazy cash-in.
The premise, once again, contrives to put a series of apparent strangers into one location, surrounded by various traps and clues to get out. That location, a dilapidated house in this instance, is locked up, and slowly filling with nerve gas. In short, thanks to the work of deadly serial killer Jigsaw, the collection of people inside have two hours to live. This time though, their plight is being watched remotely via a video link by police officers, specifically Detective Eric Matthews, who quickly discovers his son is one of those caught in Jigsaw's deadly trap.
With a tempered running time that allows little time for waste, where Saw 2scores is in simply getting on with the job. It's a slightly bumpier ride than first time round, but again, it's hard not to get drawn into the fun.
One notable word of warning though: Sawliked its gore, and so does this sequel. No doubt the imminent third entry in the series will be fond of it too. Still, if you're wary of the need for a strong stomach, there's a lot to enjoy in this surprisingly strong second instalment.--Simon Brew
Aspect Ratio: | 16:9 Anamorphic Wide Screen |
Main Language: | English |
Region: | Region 2 |
Special Features: | Music Video By Fear Factory Bite The Hand That Bleeds, Unrated Version Of The Music Video, Making Of The Music Video, Sawed Off Mini Featurette |
Subtitles: | English |
Year: | 2004 |
Release Date: | February 21, 2005 |
Runtime: | 102 minutes |
Certification: | |
Catalogue Number: | E D V 9299 |
Keywords: | General, Saw, Wide, Screen, Thriller, Uncut |
Genre: | Thriller |