Saw: A Must Watch!

Rating: 9/10 (2 September 2009)

I'm not usually a fan of horror films, but i was really impressed with this film. To put it simply Saw seems to have all the ingredients of a traditional horror film; whilst delivering them in a less stereotypical way. Though the film never releases its tension on the viewer, it really takes its time in letting the story unfold. E.G: We are told details right towards the end of the film, that could easily be given from the start. I suppose that's what makes the film so entertaining: Chilling, bloody scenes that are able to make the watcher squirm, locked in by an inventive story line.
Without giving to much away Saw isn't really a torture film, nor a film about a serial killer. I see it more of a 'scenorio film' (if there is such a thing) with a 'killer' placing his 'victims' in a sickening circumstance where they will have to complete a hideous task in order to survive an even more hideous fate. Though i have not seen many horror films, i would imagine this film would be suitable for 15 up (though rated for 18 viewers). Saw manages to keep an uneasy tension throughout the film, but does not build up the level too high. That being said, there are only one or two frightening scenes in Saw; (but this depends how easily scared you are)as a result is not nearly as unpleasant as people seem to make it out to be.
In my opinion the best thing about this film is the sheer incredible twist at the end. I can honestly say i never saw it coming, and i'm sure most others didn't either. I do not know how its sequels compare, but the ratings don't seem to good. However this is still a great film. Not too frightening to become unbearable, but delivers enough to make the viewer feel insecure, and on the edge of their seats. Throughout most of the picture.
This film is a Must Watch!