Restored my faith

Rating: 9/10 (8 November 2004)

Saw restored my faith that good horror movies can still be made. Recently I've been quite upset with the horror movies that have come out. Such movies as Cabin Fever, They, Darkness Fall had me leaving the movie theater feeling cheated outta my $8.00. Before Saw the last decent horror movie was The Ring, which really doesn't count cause it was based on a Japanese movie. But anyway back to Saw.
This movie was anything but predictable, and is able to jump along a timeline where you aren't really sure how far back this took place, but it doesn't even matter. The scenes flow together well and make sense.
Why Danny Glovers character was created I'll never know. He seemed to be a side character in the movie which never amounted to anything. Is there even any real loss if you take him outta the movie?
I'll skip the usual talk of the actors, just to say, they are all believable enough. It's not Carl Elwes fault that regardless of who he plays I'll always see him as the Princess Bride.
This is James Wan's directorial debut (or at least listed as his debut) and what way to start off. Hasn't been a debut like this since The Matirx. Definitely a must see for horror buffs.