A breath of fresh air in the movie industry.

Rating: 9/10 (14 November 2005)

"Saw" is one of those horror movies that has an actual point and a killer that actually wins. Too many of the movies that are put out by the movie industry have an idealized ending to it. There just aren't enough horror movies that end with the killer winning and outsmarting the protagonists. The reason is simply because the audience go to movies as an escapist attempt from the stress of daily lives. A movie such as "Saw" with a very disturbing and thought provoking storyline and ending is thought of as unsavvy to the general audience. "Saw" provides not only solid proof that disproves that theory but it is a powerful film that has impacted the movie industry in incredible ways.
When I first saw "Saw" (no pun intended) in theaters the year it came out I was blown away to say the least. And to think that the movie was shot in under twenty days with little to no rehearsals under a million dollar budget is unthinkable. Many critics criticize the actor who played Dr. Lawrence Gordon (Cary Ewles) for overacting and being unbelievable. I agree at times in the film Ewles acted very bleak and unusual for somebody in his situation but one part I felt was very powerful and he did a great job on was the end where he broke down. Many people who criticize this scene have never witnessed a breakdown in reality. I unfortunately have, and Ewles is not too far off.
Two actors who I believe ought to deserve the most recognition in this film is first Michael Emerson who played the character of Zepp. I believe that he delivered his lines in the most convincing and was quite creepy throughout the film. I would also like to recognize the actress who played Diana Gordon (Mackenzie Vega) who proved to be able to portray a believable young child in fear for her life and that of her mother's. Although her part was relatively brief, considering her young age and the lack of rehearsals I thought that her performance was outstanding.
My final shout-out goes to the writer Leigh Whannel for writing such an amazing plot line in both "Saw II" and "Saw." For those of you that have not seen "Saw" I can state very clearly it is not for the squeamish types. With a very intelligent storyline and powerful ending "Saw" is a very disturbing and thought-provoking film. I would recommend this film to anybody who enjoys good horror movies.
My rating: 9/10