Well I have to say, this is a genuinely fantastic film and I'm so glad I watched in the cinema for maximum viewing pleasure. Plot was fantastic, acting was very good and it has everything you want in a saw movie.
I think I had the thoughts of most when this was announced, "why another saw film" and I fully anticipated an almost gimmicky movie that was just a quick cash grab. However, this couldn't be further from. The plot gives us so much more in terms of depth with John Kramer, he had a much more central role and the writing makes you feel things for him you likely haven't felt before in any previous film.
The plot had a couple of great twists and turns. It didn't feel as one dimensional as the previous few instalments. I was genuinely guessing how this film is going to turn out and I can honestly say it has all the gore and torture devices you want and need in a saw plot. It's made in a way where even if you haven't seen any Saw films before you could watch this enjoy and understand it, which is also fantastic for new viewers.
I would happily rate this in the top 3/4 Saw movies and would easily recommend for both fans of the franchise and for new people to get started. Solid 8/10 from me today.
I think I had the thoughts of most when this was announced, "why another saw film" and I fully anticipated an almost gimmicky movie that was just a quick cash grab. However, this couldn't be further from. The plot gives us so much more in terms of depth with John Kramer, he had a much more central role and the writing makes you feel things for him you likely haven't felt before in any previous film.
The plot had a couple of great twists and turns. It didn't feel as one dimensional as the previous few instalments. I was genuinely guessing how this film is going to turn out and I can honestly say it has all the gore and torture devices you want and need in a saw plot. It's made in a way where even if you haven't seen any Saw films before you could watch this enjoy and understand it, which is also fantastic for new viewers.
I would happily rate this in the top 3/4 Saw movies and would easily recommend for both fans of the franchise and for new people to get started. Solid 8/10 from me today.