Saw is good, not great, but good.

Rating: 6/10 (14 November 2004)

I went into Saw half expecting it to be horrid. Most horror movies these days, the ones that promise to scare you, often leave you leaving the theatre in fits of laughter, wishing you could have your time and money back.
Saw is a psychological thriller. Though it has been compared to Silence of the Lambs, it's really an unfair comparison, with a lesser budget, and less talented cast. Saw doesn't offer jump-out-of-your-seat-and-scream shock therapy like other movies, such as The Ring or The Grudge. Instead Saw tries to get into your head. Is your life worth living to you? Are you living your life to its fullest? And if put into a situation would you choose life or death, and would you be to late.
The killer is smart and sets traps. And you never really know who the killer is. The ending was great.
Sure, this movie could have been a lot better. The acting was horrible. But with a different cast, this movie could have been great. Would I ever watch Saw again? Maybe, if just for the mask. I definitely don't regret the time or money spent on this film.
Also, the soundtrack is great.