what might have been a good film

Rating: 5/10 (12 June 2005)

Saw opens powerfully and had me believing that something reminiscent of 'Seven' was about to unfold...but as soon as the rapid tempo of the first 30 minutes dies down "Elwes" (?) has to attempt "acting" and I wished he had stayed "in Tights." About the time Danny Glober and his partner make their move on the killer, my friends and I were ready to turn off the film...fumbling with keys to turn off the drills with while holding a gun in the other hand...good grief! What a sad scene! there is some quality gore and disturbing scenery and a nice little twist in the end...but not enough to save the film. Worth watching if can manage to do so without paying anything.