Not as nearly as good as the first one

Rating: 3/10 (2 May 2006)

I have watched both movies back to back. And I have to say that the first movie is much better. It is original, it makes a much bigger impact both psychologically and philosophically.
Saw II was just another slasher flick. If you heard about the plot already (with spoilers) then you can skip this movie completely and wait for Saw III if you are interested in the story behind the main character.
I'm afraid that this will turn into Friday the 13th (kill this kid with a hammer, rip this guys head off, cut this chick in half with a chainsaw, impale this guy on a branch etc.)... just with traps.
Saw was an excellent horror/thriller with a great story and nicely developed characters, and I highly recommend it. 9/10, but Saw II is not worth watching if you are expecting anything more then random killing, spilling of blood and an intricate system of traps. Half of the characters are so badly developed that they are, just there (to die). And the others, even the main ones, are mediocre at best.
Saw II 3/10