Too many flaws to ignore

Rating: 3/10 (1 November 2004)

Saw should not be seen. There are too many writing flaws to be ignored in this film. While the basic concept is unique and could have been awesome, the numerous breaks in logic and the lack of good acting make this film flat. There is really little gore (if that's your concern) in this film and the tension gets lost in too many side issues. The ending does more to point out the problems with the film than to give a satisfactory conclusion.
I left the film thinking of numerous ways to rewrite it so it could have been more effective. Even the presence of one of my favorite actors, Danny Glover, didn't save the film. If you want to be scared with gore, go rent Deep Red. If you want something that will at least be consistent and has decent writing, see Exorcist: the Beginning.