Smart thriller with few flaws

Rating: 9/10 (26 October 2004)

Saw is a great thriller piece that is unlike most other films of this genre.
The basis of the movie is a serial "killer" that places his victims in traps that they can escape, with much pain and suffering. This means our serial killer is not really a "killer".
Saw is a gory story that I can best describe as a twist of se7en, silence of the lambs, and the usual suspects. The plot is fresh, our killer is original, and of course there are twists to keep you interested and guessing through the entire movie.
I would give SAW a perfect score for originality in the thriller class, but some of the plot elements were intentionally exaggerated to help decive the viewer. Its best to lead the viewer in one direction, but without adding or embleshing elements that will be unexplainable after the final conclusion, which sadly there were a few.
If you haven't seen this, you are missing out on a true gem!
9/10