Surprise

Rating: 8/10 (28 July 2005)

It has a great ending, completely unpredictable. It is very twisted that someone actually thought this up, very original; commendable... or committable. It reminds me of Se7en, though not as good. Se7en has a lot more research involved, in keeping with the whole deadly sins; Kevin Spacey, Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman are beyond reproached. Saw is completely original ideas, however based solidly on the concept of peoples apathy and lack of respect for their own lives. The actors here past mustard and the story is what drives the film, but being second to Se7en is still excellent. Innovated death scenarios keep you interested and prevent the usual boredom and monotony that accompany films like theses. Takes place mostly in two or three sets, but it doesn't diminish it in anyway. Cinematography reflects the mood to tee, that is deranged, twisted, psychotic, panic and primal. Anyway, very pleased, all story and no fluff.