Good scare!

Rating: 8/10 (3 June 2005)

Saw is a very good scary movie that keeps your attention throughout. The main premise of the movie is pretty original and never gets boring. Two men awake in a dingy bathroom chained to opposite ends of the room with a dead man lying in between them. They must learn why they are there and how to escape alive! However the movie's B story lines are not nearly as well done. But the story keeps moving at a pretty good pace and does not bog down which help keep the audience's attention. The movie's look and feel is perfect and this helps to overcome the generally poor acting. Especially by Cary Elwes who is often emoting way over the top throughout the film. The film is also a needlessly gory with lots of blood and guts. If you like a creepy film that is clever and can keep you guessing then Saw just might be for you.