Innovative, gripping and excellent

Rating: 9/10 (21 May 2006)

This is a great film. It grabs you at the start and holds you right to the end. It's quite unlike anything you have ever seen before, and is thought-provoking as well as entertaining.
One of the best things about it is Leigh Whannell, who I thought gave a great performance. The one niggle that prompts me to give it a 9 rather than a 10 is Danny Glover, I'm afraid. His portrayal of the troubled policeman lacks substance and holds the film back. But this is a minor drawback really, and the pace of the film, together with the quality of the other performances and the series of brilliant twists, easily overcomes it and holds the movie together.
I'd recommend 'Saw' to anyone who enjoys good acting and a good script, built around an original and compelling idea. It's the kind of film that keeps you thinking about it long after the final credits have rolled.