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Saw 3 (DVD)Review created: 21/04/07
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The Saw franchise is one of the hottest horror series in recent memory. It brings a very distinct psychological twist to the macabre themes for which the genre is known, and yet also features the exciting “gorific” moments with the unique traps that lead “villain” Jigsaw creates. Saw III completes the trilogy experience and delivers a full-on, dark and horrific film bursting with excitement and energy from its very first scene to its jaw-dropping conclusion. It is undoubtedly the best movie of the trilogy and really shines with some of the most capable and incredible filmmaking ever seen from director Darren Lynn Bousman. Saw III is the best horror film of 2006.
Saw III picks up immediately following Saw II at a very swift pace. Jumping right into the horrific nature that Bousman delivers best, Saw III never stops for a second to allow you to catch your breath. Without divulging too much of the story, as the very intricate and meticulous plot is what makes Saw III so intriguing, it's a close continuation from the first two, often connecting via flashbacks. The two new leads this time around are Jeff (Angus Macfadyen) and Lynn (Bahar Soomekh), whose direct involvement can only be found out by seeing Saw III in theaters. Everything comes together to a shocking climax that no one in the audience will see coming. When it finally hits, you'll feel the chills down your spine as you realize that yet another fantastic Saw movie has baffled you again.
The traps, although not as numerous as most Saw fans may hope for, turned out to be just as enjoyable as those found in the first two films. They are designed well enough to ramp that “gorific” shock-factor right back up to the most appropriate level that horror fans expect in a Saw film. Each one brings all the expected nasty, grotesque excellence that Bousman and his team creates best, and will definitely earn an infamous spot amongst the horror genre's great kills. Squeamish viewers are guaranteed to spend much of the running time looking away from the screen. Saw's strength as a horror movie isn't its cheap jump-scares, but rather its gore and the jaw-dropping “oh-my-god” factor elicited by its many traps and secrets.
Villainous mastermind Jigsaw (Tobin Bell) appeared only briefly in the original Saw and was seen throughout Saw II. This time around he's constrained to a hospital bed, yet every single word he says and every sentence he speaks is full of depth and wisdom. Bell is the glowing personality that makes the entire Saw franchise grow far beyond a series of traps, and in Saw III he turns in his greatest performance yet. Shawnee Smith as Jigsaw's new apprentice Amanda creates an emotional character whose intricate understanding is portrayed perfectly with subtlety and depth. Even newcomers Bahar Soomekh and Angus Macfadyen fit easily into the gloomy atmosphere that makes up Jigsaw's universe.
Although most will have to look away at some of the more intense moments, Saw's incredibly intellectual filmmaking will gain attention in the minds of even those who typically stay far away from horror. Saw III is one of the very few horror films out there that is capable of doing so, and this is due largely in part to the original writing from Leigh Whannell combined with expert storytelling from director Darren Lynn Bousman.
Saw III picks up immediately following Saw II at a very swift pace. Jumping right into the horrific nature that Bousman delivers best, Saw III never stops for a second to allow you to catch your breath. Without divulging too much of the story, as the very intricate and meticulous plot is what makes Saw III so intriguing, it's a close continuation from the first two, often connecting via flashbacks. The two new leads this time around are Jeff (Angus Macfadyen) and Lynn (Bahar Soomekh), whose direct involvement can only be found out by seeing Saw III in theaters. Everything comes together to a shocking climax that no one in the audience will see coming. When it finally hits, you'll feel the chills down your spine as you realize that yet another fantastic Saw movie has baffled you again.
The traps, although not as numerous as most Saw fans may hope for, turned out to be just as enjoyable as those found in the first two films. They are designed well enough to ramp that “gorific” shock-factor right back up to the most appropriate level that horror fans expect in a Saw film. Each one brings all the expected nasty, grotesque excellence that Bousman and his team creates best, and will definitely earn an infamous spot amongst the horror genre's great kills. Squeamish viewers are guaranteed to spend much of the running time looking away from the screen. Saw's strength as a horror movie isn't its cheap jump-scares, but rather its gore and the jaw-dropping “oh-my-god” factor elicited by its many traps and secrets.
Villainous mastermind Jigsaw (Tobin Bell) appeared only briefly in the original Saw and was seen throughout Saw II. This time around he's constrained to a hospital bed, yet every single word he says and every sentence he speaks is full of depth and wisdom. Bell is the glowing personality that makes the entire Saw franchise grow far beyond a series of traps, and in Saw III he turns in his greatest performance yet. Shawnee Smith as Jigsaw's new apprentice Amanda creates an emotional character whose intricate understanding is portrayed perfectly with subtlety and depth. Even newcomers Bahar Soomekh and Angus Macfadyen fit easily into the gloomy atmosphere that makes up Jigsaw's universe.
Although most will have to look away at some of the more intense moments, Saw's incredibly intellectual filmmaking will gain attention in the minds of even those who typically stay far away from horror. Saw III is one of the very few horror films out there that is capable of doing so, and this is due largely in part to the original writing from Leigh Whannell combined with expert storytelling from director Darren Lynn Bousman.
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saw 3Review created: 01/10/08
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) This film is great and i love all 4 films and cant wait till number 5
the film is confussing but its a great addition to the set
i decided to buy 3 and 4 because i had the 1st 2 and really enjoyed the films
the film is confussing but its a great addition to the set
i decided to buy 3 and 4 because i had the 1st 2 and really enjoyed the films
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Saw 3
) I enjoyed saw 3, I have watched all 4 Saws so far and have to say its unrivaled as to goreyness there is a particular trap which see a blokes limbs being twisted which ends in disastorous results for himself, the plot was great alot of twists and turns which are fimiliar with the saw series defo deserves a watch 8/10
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Saw 3
) Just adding to my collection of the "Saw" films. I just like this sort of film and want the whole collection. It is very gory, lots of torture going on as usual. It has a very good ending to be continued. In all a very good film.
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Edge of the seat FilmReview created: 04/05/08
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Oh my god I have just watched this film and it had me on the edge of my seat the whole time.
Some excellent gory scenes and some great film writing behind the story.
Usually with sequels the storyline tends to fade a little but with these SAW films it just seems to get better & better
I can definately recommend this film to all Scary film fans out there !!!
Some excellent gory scenes and some great film writing behind the story.
Usually with sequels the storyline tends to fade a little but with these SAW films it just seems to get better & better
I can definately recommend this film to all Scary film fans out there !!!
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SAW 3Review created: 09/04/08
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GREAT ..............................
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saw 3Review created: 03/04/08
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really love these films brought all of the saws,if you ain't seen the first ones then i not think you'll under stand the rest love them and easy to watch.
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Saw 3 DVDExcellent item, arrived quickly in great condition - recommend seller!
Bought at a very good price, nothing to dislike!
Bought at a very good price, nothing to dislike!
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There Will Be Blood Oh Yes!Review created: 13/03/08
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I love this film and it is the perfect ending to the Saw films in my opinion (although i know that Saw 4 has been made). Keeps you on the edge of your seat, is very gory in places, creepy and keeps the same ideas i love about the first film. Tobin Bell is amazing as always.
It also has plenty of twists and keeps you guessing which is another factor about these films i find to be very interesting.
5/5
It also has plenty of twists and keeps you guessing which is another factor about these films i find to be very interesting.
5/5
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saw 3Review created: 01/03/08
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saw 3 is an amazing addition to any horror collection. it constantly keeps you guessing and with added gore keeps you on your toes, it makes you want to watch it again to see any hidden messages throughout the film, highly recommended along with saw 1 and 2,
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rate my review3 of 3 people found this review helpful.
Saw 3 does what most third installments don't do; it comes back at us with a tight script, super laden with mystery and yet despite all the loose ends that tighten, does not lose its power. Coupled with this are supreme images of ghastly terror within the modernized medieval type torture devices that we never get enough of.
Saw 3 picks up lightly where the 2nd one left off, but does not dwell there long. In this film, we're reintroduced to jigsaw yet again, but more of the focus is on his apprentice this time. Meantime, several characters, some strangers, some not, come into play. One of the "key" (no pun intended) members of this cast is Jeff (played by Angus MacFadyen). Jeff is apprehended by someone and soon finds himself in quite a predicament. The key (again, no pun intended) here is that unlike other victims of the vigilante/vengeance psychopath known as "jigsaw", Jeff is not shackled, bound or trapped. His quest is to take place throughout the industrial maze of brick, steel and cement landscape that has become a staple of "Jigsaw" hangouts. Jeff has not been paying attention to the family that needs him, but only because of hatred that has filled him over the loss of a loved one. Now he must play jigsaw's final game, to see if he can overcome his problems and in the process, simply survive the carnage.
where most 3rd sequels fail this one wont!
5/5
Saw 3 picks up lightly where the 2nd one left off, but does not dwell there long. In this film, we're reintroduced to jigsaw yet again, but more of the focus is on his apprentice this time. Meantime, several characters, some strangers, some not, come into play. One of the "key" (no pun intended) members of this cast is Jeff (played by Angus MacFadyen). Jeff is apprehended by someone and soon finds himself in quite a predicament. The key (again, no pun intended) here is that unlike other victims of the vigilante/vengeance psychopath known as "jigsaw", Jeff is not shackled, bound or trapped. His quest is to take place throughout the industrial maze of brick, steel and cement landscape that has become a staple of "Jigsaw" hangouts. Jeff has not been paying attention to the family that needs him, but only because of hatred that has filled him over the loss of a loved one. Now he must play jigsaw's final game, to see if he can overcome his problems and in the process, simply survive the carnage.
where most 3rd sequels fail this one wont!
5/5
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SAW 3Review created: 03/02/08
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If you are into your horror movies this is one for you. But you must buy the first two in the series. I already can't wait for SAW 4. I was on the edge of my seat and the ending is absolutely brilliant.
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Brilliant TrilogyReview created: 29/01/08
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Fantastic film, still keeps you on the edge of the seat! Some scenes were a little disturbing and a little repeated but hopefully SAW 4 will have a little more originality.
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saw 3 dvd COPY
) This dvd i brought was a copy but not stated on the item description . Never gave bad feed back as when you do this all that happens is the seller gives you bad feed back . so a pointless exercise .
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SAW 3Review created: 05/11/07
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) 1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
SAW 3 IS THE BEST OUT OF ALL 4 FILMS WITH A BRILLIANT STORY LINE BEHINND IT. THERE IS A FEW GRUESOME SCENES SO ITS NOT FOR THE FAINT HEARTED BUT OVER ALL THIS HAS GOT TO BE THE BEST SAW FILM SO FAR
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Saw III
Directed by: Darren Lynn Bousman
Starring: Tobin Bell, Shawnee Smith, Angus MacFadyen, Bahar Soomekh, Dina Meyer
Certificate: 18
Running time: 108mins
The first was his introduction; the second was his masterpiece, this time-it's all about survival. Jigsaw has returned.
Clutching onto dear life, the sick and twisted games master is now reaching the end, but he's not going out without a fight. With the aid of his apprentice Amanda, Jigsaw kidnaps unsuspecting doctor Lynn, the latest pawn for Jigsaw's final game.
The deal is this; Lynn must use all within her power to keep Jigsaw alive, slowly being beaten by the brain tumour that led him to begin his long line of sick shenanigans, Lynn must stabilise his condition, because if he dies so will she.
While Lynn races against time, another reluctant player, Jeff has begun to play a small part in Jigsaw's finale, tormented by the loss of his son, Jeff must pass the demented trials that have been laid out for him, eventually leading to Jigsaw himself. But little does either Lynn or Jeff know Jigsaw and Amanda have a few more plans for them both.
When the first Saw instalment hit our screens it went down a treat, a grim tale of torture and mind games leading to a twist that left your jaw making a very heavy impact with the floor. Saw II showed a dark side to human nature as a group of people turned on one another in a desperate attempt to escape the madhouse they were imprisoned in.
Now we have the final piece of the puzzle, the final story that links everything together, but was it really worth the wait, or was it truly 'game over' for the Saw series? It's difficult to say.
There is certainly one thing that separates this final film to the previous two, gore: because there is an awful lot of it. We're at least 15 minutes into the film to witness Donnie Wahlberg smashing his foot to pieces in a desperate attempt to escape, and the all too familiar winces and screams of grown men filled the cinema in no time at all (ok well the scream was just me).
Although there are the familiar sickening events that the audience strangely love, unfortunately they seem to be lacking the tension and nail biting elements that the previous two possessed. Instead it’s just "fella’s got his bones in a twist, crack, crack, dead" and nothing more. This happens to every one of the Jigsaw's subjects each one consisting of the camera going on a unecessary blitz around the room.
It seems the characters haven’t really been focused upon either, Bahar Soomekh who plays Jigsaw's nervous nurse comes across as ridiculous at times with the odd behaviour at jumping out of her skin at unnecessary moments. Whilst Angus McFadyen (Jeff) is an unnecessary character that is only there for the twist at the end, which doesn't even come close to the final shocks of the previous films.
The only slight interesting element was the relationship between Amanda and her demented mentor, as Jigsaw hangs on for dear life, Amanda sits and watches helplessly, showing that there is a slight sense of compassion between the two nut jobs-but unfortunately like all the other factors of the film it just wasn't looked over enough, becoming a wasted opportunity.
Directed by: Darren Lynn Bousman
Starring: Tobin Bell, Shawnee Smith, Angus MacFadyen, Bahar Soomekh, Dina Meyer
Certificate: 18
Running time: 108mins
The first was his introduction; the second was his masterpiece, this time-it's all about survival. Jigsaw has returned.
Clutching onto dear life, the sick and twisted games master is now reaching the end, but he's not going out without a fight. With the aid of his apprentice Amanda, Jigsaw kidnaps unsuspecting doctor Lynn, the latest pawn for Jigsaw's final game.
The deal is this; Lynn must use all within her power to keep Jigsaw alive, slowly being beaten by the brain tumour that led him to begin his long line of sick shenanigans, Lynn must stabilise his condition, because if he dies so will she.
While Lynn races against time, another reluctant player, Jeff has begun to play a small part in Jigsaw's finale, tormented by the loss of his son, Jeff must pass the demented trials that have been laid out for him, eventually leading to Jigsaw himself. But little does either Lynn or Jeff know Jigsaw and Amanda have a few more plans for them both.
When the first Saw instalment hit our screens it went down a treat, a grim tale of torture and mind games leading to a twist that left your jaw making a very heavy impact with the floor. Saw II showed a dark side to human nature as a group of people turned on one another in a desperate attempt to escape the madhouse they were imprisoned in.
Now we have the final piece of the puzzle, the final story that links everything together, but was it really worth the wait, or was it truly 'game over' for the Saw series? It's difficult to say.
There is certainly one thing that separates this final film to the previous two, gore: because there is an awful lot of it. We're at least 15 minutes into the film to witness Donnie Wahlberg smashing his foot to pieces in a desperate attempt to escape, and the all too familiar winces and screams of grown men filled the cinema in no time at all (ok well the scream was just me).
Although there are the familiar sickening events that the audience strangely love, unfortunately they seem to be lacking the tension and nail biting elements that the previous two possessed. Instead it’s just "fella’s got his bones in a twist, crack, crack, dead" and nothing more. This happens to every one of the Jigsaw's subjects each one consisting of the camera going on a unecessary blitz around the room.
It seems the characters haven’t really been focused upon either, Bahar Soomekh who plays Jigsaw's nervous nurse comes across as ridiculous at times with the odd behaviour at jumping out of her skin at unnecessary moments. Whilst Angus McFadyen (Jeff) is an unnecessary character that is only there for the twist at the end, which doesn't even come close to the final shocks of the previous films.
The only slight interesting element was the relationship between Amanda and her demented mentor, as Jigsaw hangs on for dear life, Amanda sits and watches helplessly, showing that there is a slight sense of compassion between the two nut jobs-but unfortunately like all the other factors of the film it just wasn't looked over enough, becoming a wasted opportunity.
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Saw 30 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Good movie. Not really scary, more of a violent thriller. Was hoping for a bit more jumpy bits (like the new movie "1408" - now thats amazing!!!)
Well worth a look if you liked either of the previous movies.
Well worth a look if you liked either of the previous movies.
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Saw 3 DVD0 of 1 people found this review helpful.
I bought saw 3 because i had watched the first two and really enjoyed them, when I saw it on ebay for sale I thought I just had to have it, the movie was excellent it was a lot better than the first two, it was gorier but the story line was good and there was not too much bad language in it like some movies. it is definetly worth watching.
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excellentlly sickeningReview created: 08/08/07
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0 of 1 people found this review helpful.
wow, I thought that the first saw could not be beat. the sequal was ok but not as good as the first they never normally are. but the third. this has to be one of the most sickening films ever. it was great. it tidyed up the plots within 1+2 and you know now they are going to have to complete a forth.
strongly recommended for any true horror and gore fan!
strongly recommended for any true horror and gore fan!
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Sorry to disagree but... disappointing0 of 1 people found this review helpful.
After watching the previous 2 Saw movies i knew i had to see this one... despite being told by several people that it was disappointing. Never one for just taking peoples word for it i indulged... and found it... well... disappointing :-(
For me personally it just didnt grip me as the first 2 had - maybe it was just a case of me being 'all Sawed out'?
Yes, the effects were great. The contraptions used to dispatch victims were just as (if not more) imaginative and nasty as in the first 2 films.
The film moves at a decent pace throughout and you do find yourself 'in there' with the characters.
My main disappointment? The ending... it didnt really surprise or give me that 'Oh MY God' reaction that i love so much about these films (remember se7en?).
Having said all that it is worth a watch if you have seen the other 2 films because it does answer questions that arise in the first 2 films... and if you're a REAL fanatic you won't have been sleeping properly since the end of Saw II!
For me personally it just didnt grip me as the first 2 had - maybe it was just a case of me being 'all Sawed out'?
Yes, the effects were great. The contraptions used to dispatch victims were just as (if not more) imaginative and nasty as in the first 2 films.
The film moves at a decent pace throughout and you do find yourself 'in there' with the characters.
My main disappointment? The ending... it didnt really surprise or give me that 'Oh MY God' reaction that i love so much about these films (remember se7en?).
Having said all that it is worth a watch if you have seen the other 2 films because it does answer questions that arise in the first 2 films... and if you're a REAL fanatic you won't have been sleeping properly since the end of Saw II!
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saw 3Review created: 08/07/07
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1 of 2 people found this review helpful.
i bought this dvd as i already have 1 and 2 and love the film, think it is excellent. must be bought by all..
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Fab Trilogy!! You've got to watch it!!Review created: 07/07/07
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1 of 2 people found this review helpful.
Brilliant story line, lots of twists and turns. Must watched I and II before you see III, then it all makes sense. Not a horror, but quite blood thirsty in parts. Not to be missed!
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very goodReview created: 03/07/07
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0 of 1 people found this review helpful.
very good packaging, bonuses are good, had some foreign writing in front but does not effect dvd, i bought because saw one and two are brilliant
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Another great SAW movieReview created: 01/07/07
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0 of 1 people found this review helpful.
This is one of my favorite horror movies of all time(in the list with the other 2 SAW movies) and if you're a fan of these kinds of films you'll love it.
This is,in my oppinion,the goriest of the series.
Although this film in brilliant it's not for the light-hearted.One scene in particular(but I won't ruin it for you)
If you liked the other 2 films you'll love this one also
I recomend you buy it now!
This is,in my oppinion,the goriest of the series.
Although this film in brilliant it's not for the light-hearted.One scene in particular(but I won't ruin it for you)
If you liked the other 2 films you'll love this one also
I recomend you buy it now!
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