One of the most twisted and horrifying films ever made!

Rating: Null/10 (8 April 2009)

Saw really is a modern horror classic. It is so original, and it really has something to say about the human condition. Im going to start off with the amazing direction by James Wan. He cleverly directed this film, and he really made the film be what it is. The suspense and the atmosphere the film has is so scary and disturbing, but at the same time you cannot look away. I thought the writing was really great. Sure, it did have some flaws in the script, but overall, it balanced great mystery and very well developed characters. The acting ranges from great to bad. For the most part, it is great, especially from Leigh Whannell, who is really strong. But Cary Elwes will be the actor people talk about. Why? Simply because he really gives a memorable performance. Do not get me wrong, I said memorable, not great. He does have some great scenes, but some of his scenes range from bad to horrible. But at the same time, I could not help but appreciate what he did. At least he gives different acting ranges, and this is a performance that really split me. I cannot say it was perfect, it was great at times, but I cannot say it was horrible, although it certainly bordered on bad. Michael Emerson is great for his small screen time. Tobin Bell's creepy voice really adds something to the film. The movie's lighting and editing were also very well done, very original also. The film at times even reminded me of other crime classics like The Silence of the Lambs and Se7en. Truly, Saw is a very remarkable film. Like I said, not flawless, but it really achieves so many aspects that a lot of horror films never do. It manages to be gory, but also manages to get into your head. I really disagree with some of the negative criticism the film gets for being 'torture porn', because that is not what the film is. It does have a lesson to teach, as well as one of the most iconic characters ever put on screen, Jigsaw. Bravo to Saw, sure to become a classic in horror and mystery.