Pure Cinematic Genius In Its Most Glorious Form

Rating: 10/10 (15 February 2005)

This film is by far one of the greatest horror films of all time.
I enjoyed and fell in love with everything about the movie. The cinematography, with its crisp, sharp dark feel, is a great element of this film. The story, with its originality, made this film attractable. The acting, with the memorable performances and deliveries, showed greatness.
The direction of this film is an excellent element to the film. A tone of darkness and mystery displayed itself throughout every moment of this great film. The angles, as well as the lighting, were executed to perfection, and nothing is wasted. The dark atmosphere grabbed hold.
Two men wake up chained to an old, dirty bathroom. The greatness of the story develops throughout the course of the story. Clues are given, clues which show who is holding them there, and what must be done of them.
Now, many horror villains have shined on screen. Michael Myers, Pazuzu's possession of Regan McNeil, and Freddy Krueger just to name a few. The villain in Saw is no different, and paralleled. "The Jigsaw Killer", a psychopath that finds ways for his victims to end their own lives, is presented here. His look, atmosphere, methods, and traps are what make him unique, and the twist ending enhances it.
At the end of this great film, there exists a very delightful treat to top things off. It tops everything that has been presented already, in terms of enjoyment. Unlike many recent films that have used the twist ending, and failed in executing it correctly, Saw contains a twist ending that can not be summed up in any word other than "awesome". It makes you end the film with a giant smile on your face. A devilish smile of confidence: Confidence that this horror film is a work of absolute genius.
Extremely recommended.