Unworthy sequel

Rating: 5/10 (28 December 2005)

From the opening sequence, it is apparent that this movie does not hold a candle to the first installment. SAW was a gimmicky horror flick, but it was fresh and interesting. It was well paced, kept you guessing, and (more importantly) kept you interested in the answers.
The same is not so for SAW II. The all-knowing Jigsaw is back again and he couldn't be more of a bore. Although the movie clocks in at just over 90 minutes, it drags woefully in spots. Watching how the kidnapped victims react to the booby trapped house (and each other), it wasn't long before I was hoping Jigsaw would kill them all quickly.
Donnie Wahlberg steps up and delivers a solid performance. If you are a fan of his work, this might be worth viewing. Overall, the movie is quite average.